Research Strategy Manager

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 574 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.

An exciting opportunity as arisen for a Research Strategy Manager to join the College of Social Sciences on a permanent basis.

In this role, the successful candidate will provide professional leadership and strategic direction for the development and delivery of the College of Social Sciences (CoSS) Research Service provision. The postholder will work in close collaboration with the Director of Research, Engagement and Impact, and provides BAU (business as usual) support to the Dean of Research. The role ensures alignment with institutional priorities, strengthens the sustainability of large-scale investments, enhances research performance, and leads coordination across the research development service.

The post also supports strategic bid development, interdisciplinary collaboration, EU funding engagement, and the management of the Grant Writing Specialist (GRS) and wider Research Development (RD) team in line with College priorities.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and is offered on an open ended basis. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

Closing Date: 4 August 2025

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.

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