Academic Consultancy Manager

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended.

Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 572 years. Today, we are one of the world's top 100 universities and ranked 13^th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2023, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

Through our new Innovation Strategy, we are strengthening our capability to engage with business, industry, public bodies and governments and an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Academic Consultancy Manager to join us and be part of shaping a new professional service for the University.

Working within the University’s newly established Academic Consultancy Services team and reporting to the Head of Academic Consultancy Services, you will be responsible for implementing a professional service to academics across the organisation which efficiently facilitates, manages and grows academic consultancy activities in contribution to the delivery of the University’s strategic ambition for Innovation and Knowledge Exchange and enhancement of the University’s external profile for innovation and impact.

We are looking for a talented, agile and motivated individual who can build trusting relationships with the full diversity of academic staff across research disciplines and all levels of seniority to identify new consultancy opportunities, drive business growth and develop School based strategies to promote and expand consultancy activity in line with local priorities.

You will possess authoritative knowledge of research and innovation-related data and information and its relevance to statutory reporting requirements such as HESA, UIF and broader University reputational profile and have experience in producing data-driven business intelligence reports.

With authoritative knowledge of the academic research and innovation environment, you will have the ability to think and act strategically and develop and employ innovative solutions to achieve consultancy targets.

Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' button, above.

Closing Date: 18 October 2023

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1. A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2. An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3. A flexible approach to working.
4. A commitment to support your health and wellbeing https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

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