RIAS – Bookshop & Venue Programme Manager

This part-time role combines managing the RIAS online Bookshop with delivering book-related events and small-scale visual arts exhibitions.

The post holder will curate and maintain stock for the online Bookshop and for events, actively support sales through book reviews and promotions, and manage order fulfilment, including Scottish Building Contracts. They will monitor sales each month, contribute to annual targets and complete the year-end stocktake, ensuring a strong focus on income generation.

Working with the Head of Outreach, the role assists in planning and delivering a venue programme for the RIAS Bookshop and small gallery. Activity will focus on book-related events, with scope to expand into visual arts, design and built environment themes. The post holder will also collaborate with marketing colleagues to reach wider audiences through newsletters, website content and social media, and strengthen links with event partners including the Edinburgh Architectural Association, social enterprises, third sector and Edinburgh festivals and cultural community.

The role will support Bookshop opening during busy periods and act as a point of contact for enquiries about the use of RIAS headquarters spaces, including the council room, library and gallery.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering statement (no more than one side of A4) demonstrating your experience in relation to the job description and required competencies. Applications will be shortlisted and those selected, invited to interview. Both the application, supporting statement and interview will contribute towards the assessment and final appointment. Please send your application to recruitment@rias.org.uk or by post to RIAS, 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh, EH1 2BE

Salary: £16,800–£18,000 (FTE £28,000–£30,000)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Location: 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2BE
Closing Date: Tuesday 14 April 2026