Jobs in Nith, Dumfries and Galloway

This is a unique opportunity to play a vital behind-the-scenes role in a community-led organisation that is actively working to bring empty buildings back into use and help shape a vibrant, sustainable future for Dumfries town centre.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who can bring strong financial skills, alongside excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively as part of a small, collaborative team. You will be confident working with financial systems and numbers, maintaining accurate and well-organised records, and producing clear, reliable financial reports that help us understand, manage, and plan our finances with confidence.

Just as importantly, you will be organised, dependable, and proactive, with a flexible approach and a willingness to get involved in a varied role that also supports our office operations, staff team, and members. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment are both essential.

JOB PURPOSE

As Finance and Administration Co-ordinator, you will play a key role within our team, providing essential financial and administrative support to staff and the Board. The core focus of the role is financial management; however, you will also contribute to the effective running of our office and the ongoing development of our membership systems. Working as part of a small committed team, this role is central to maintaining strong financial systems, enabling informed project planning and strategic decision-making. Your accurate financial record-keeping, timely reporting, and effective behind-the-scenes support will be vital to our organisation’s continued success.

Midsteeple Quarter is a pioneering community benefit society, a community-led initiative working to revive the heart of Dumfries town centre. Our vision is to transform a row of underused High Street buildings into a vibrant, inclusive neighbourhood where people can live, work and connect.

Following the completion of The Standard Building, Midsteeple Quarter is entering an exciting new phase. We are taking our communications and community engagement work in-house, building on previous success to deepen relationships with our members and the wider community. Our work has attracted national attention for its ambitious, community-led approach to town centre regeneration. Maintaining this momentum will be key to our continued success. This new role offers a unique opportunity to play a central part in shaping how we connect, communicate and grow.

JOB PURPOSE

• To increase our visual presence on the High Street and strengthen our engagement with our members.
• To enable our members to be properly consulted in connection with a feasibility study that is looking at long term regeneration design options for three of our community-owned buildings.
• To support our Enterprise Manager with community events and build relationships with our members, tenants and wider community.
• To help undertake a review of our members database.
• To assist with the introduction of a more streamlined online system for capturing members details, interests and communication preferences.
• To increase participation at events we are hosting at our Standard Building, including through installing signage and wayfinding materials.
• To identify and implement options for physical signage across our High Street buildings.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a creative and proactive individual with a background in community engagement and/or communications. You will be able to build positive relations with people from a wide range of backgrounds and be confident in producing engaging digital content across different platforms. With excellent IT and organisational skills you’ll have a track record in organising successful community events. You will be flexible, enjoy working in a small team and be able to work evening and weekends.