Project Manager

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The Project Manager will be directly responsible for the coordination and delivery of project management and administration for the large, multi-disciplinary research project ‘Our Heritage, Our Stories: Linking and searching community-generated digital content to develop the people's national collection’ (OHOS): ohos.ac.uk, by the Arts and Humanities Research Council through their Towards a National Collection programme: ahrc.ukri.org/research/fundedthemesandprogrammes/tanc-opening-uk-heritage-to-the- world. The project is led by the University of Glasgow, with project partners at the University of Manchester and The National Archives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementation of all project objectives and delivery of key outputs and will provide wide-ranging professional and organisational support to the Principal Investigator. The post will include oversight of all project activities; researching and drafting reports and presentations; interacting with key internal and external contacts; and proactively and independently managing key aspects of project delivery.

The postholder will report to the Principal Investigator, Professor Lorna Hughes, and the post will be based in Information Studies within the College of Arts.

This post is full time (35 hours per week), and is fixed term until 31^st January 2025.

In line with the commitments in the University of Glasgow’s Gaelic Language Plan, we also welcome and value skills in Gaelic language for anyone working within areas where key Gaelic services are delivered, in particular within the School of Humanities / Sgoil nan Daonnachdan and the College of Arts.

Please Note: The University would consider a secondment opportunity for this post. Applicants should seek clearance for release for secondment from their employers / line manager before making a formal application. 

Apply online at: my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=152229

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