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Head of Economic Development Projects

University of Glasgow - Economic Development

Location: Glasgow
Salary: £59,139 to £66,537 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 10th July 2025
Closes: 6th August 2025
Job Ref: 177253
 

Join Team UofG as Head of Economic Development Projects – Shape the Future of Economic Growth

Are you ready to lead transformative initiatives at the heart of one of the UK’s most ambitious economic development agendas and at a world top-100 University? Our Economic Development Directorate is offering an exceptional opportunity for a skilled leader to become Head of Economic Development Projects— a strategic and high-impact role where your ideas will help shape institutional, local and national priorities.

As a senior figure within the organisation, you'll provide specialist leadership across a dynamic portfolio of economic development and innovation projects. You’ll guide major initiatives, advise senior stakeholders including the Vice Principal and Directorate Leadership Team, and spearhead new, game-changing economic development investment opportunities with real-world impact.

Your influence will include:

  • Steering strategic economic development programmes such as the Innovation Accelerator and Investment Zone, and the University’s participation in other high-impact opportunities.
  • Crafting compelling investment and business case proposals for government, industry, and GRID (Glasgow Riverside Innovation District) partners.
  • Aligning projects with long-term institutional goals and performance strategies.
  • Championing sustainable economic development that delivers tangible benefits for the University, communities and industries alike.

This is more than a leadership role—it’s your chance to be a catalyst for change in an environment that values bold thinking, impact and collaborative action.

Key Details:

  • Full-time, 35 hours per week
  • Permanent (open-ended) contract
  • Relocation support available to help you settle in and hit the ground running

If you're ready to make your mark at the cutting edge of innovation and economic development, we’d love to hear from you.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Liam Middleton, Deputy Director of Economic Development on liam.middleton@glasgow.ac.uk

For more information on this exciting role and how to apply please follow the link: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/head-of-economic-development-projects

Closing Date: Wednesday 6th August 2025 @ 23:45

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/.

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