Upland is looking for a new Business Manager

The Board of Upland CIC is looking to appoint a dynamic and motivated Business Manager who is passionate about developing the art and craft sector in Dumfries & Galloway, working closely with staff, board and the Upland membership.

You will have the vision, skills and capacity to lead the organisation successfully through the next phase of its growth and development. Find the full job listing here.

Job Title: Business Manager

Salary: The salary is £34,000 FTE p/annum paid pro rata for 14 hours per week (with scope to increase to £36k FTE dependent on 2027/28 funding)

Contract: An initial 21-month contract (1^st July – 31^st March 2028) with the intention to extend.

Probationary period: 3 months

Location: A combination of home working and in the Upland office at Gracefield Arts Centre, 28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, DG1 1JQ

Responsible to: Chairperson & Upland Community Interest Company Board of Directors

Deadline for applications: 9am, Tuesday 19^th May 2026

Interview dates (provisional): 2^nd and 3^rd June 2026, in person at Gracefield Arts Centre