Vacancy: Development Manager (part time)

Application submission deadline: Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 10am (25/03/2026 10:00)

Overview of the role

Glasgow Sculpture Studios (GSS) is excited to announce that we are looking to appoint a Development Manager. This is an exciting new role at a pivotal moment for Glasgow Sculpture Studios. With a new Director in post and our 40th anniversary approaching in 2028, we are looking for a Development Manager who will help shape the next chapter of GSS.

Working closely with the Director and other members of the Senior Management Team, the Development Manager will play a key role in strengthening our long-term sustainability, visibility and impact.

The role brings together three interconnected areas of work:

Income generation and fundraising
Communications, profile and audience development
Organisational development and business planning

You will help us grow and diversify income, refine how we communicate our value and impact and contribute to a resilient future for GSS.

Key information

Job title: Development Manager

Contract: Permanent

Responsible to: Director

Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 per annum (£19,200 – £20,400 pro rata)

Working hours: 0.6 FTE / 3 days per week Monday – Wednesday, 9.30am – 5.30pm with occasional evening and weekend work with Time Off in Lieu.

Probation period: 6 months, with review at 3 months.

Reviews: 6-month probation review. Annual performance review.

Regular development reviews with line manager.

Holidays: 24 days statutory holidays per year plus 9 public holidays (14.4 days pro-rata; 5.4 public holidays pro-rata).

Based at: Glasgow Sculpture Studios, The Whisky Bond, 2 Dawson Road, G4 9SS. Hybrid working on request.

Deadline: 10am, Wednesday 25th March 2026

Interviews: Monday 27th April 2026

Preferred start date: June 2026

Further information

Please use the links below to download the Application Pack for detailed information about the role and our organisation, a full Job Description and Person Specification, Application Form and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Survey.

How to apply

Download the Application Pack, Application Form and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Survey using the buttons below. Carefully read the Application Pack before you complete the Application Form.
Complete the forms in writing and save as a .pdf or .docx/.doc OR complete via video or audio recording (max. 10 minutes).
Send your application via email to kitty@glasgowsculpturestudios.org with the subject line: Development Manager / YOUR NAME