Glasgow Changing Futures Senior Manager

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 570 years, and today we are delighted to rank in the top 100 of universities worldwide in both the Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Glasgow Changing Futures (GCF) Senior Manager to join the University’s Research and Innovation Services directorate.

The GCF Senior Manager is an exciting leadership role, created to support ‘Glasgow Changing Futures’ (GCF) a new programme for the University of Glasgow, representing our commitment to integrating our strengths in research, innovation, knowledge exchange, education, economic development, civic and public engagement and partnerships to drive collective action and collaborative impact for societal challenges locally, nationally and globally.

About the role

The GCF Senior Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the GCF professional services team, leading strategic project work and reporting, with a significant contribution to shaping service delivery and the strategic direction of the overall programme. The scope and impact of the role is University-wide, working in close partnership with the both the academic and research support communities and external partners.

The GCF Senior Manager will report to the Challenge Programmes Director and collaborate closely with the GCF Director, the wider GCF leadership team, the Executive Director of Research Services, the Senior Manager of Strategic Research Initiatives, as well as colleagues and senior leaders across the University and externally.

About you

We are seeking a strategic influencer, experienced in people and project management, who can play a crucial role in delivering excellence, engaging productively internally and externally, anticipating developments and responding effectively to these with initiatives that enhance the University’s reputation and secure effective delivery of GCF’s ambitions and priorities. 

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Maria McPhillips via Maria.McPhillips@glasgow.ac.uk

Closing date: 23:45 on Sunday 20^th October 2024

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and fixed term for 3 years.

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 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, benefits and discount packages.
3. A flexible approach to working.
4. A commitment to support your health and wellbeing.

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 here.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

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