REACT Centre Business Development Manager

College of Science & Engineering

James Watt School of Engineering 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join the University’s REACT Centre.

In this role, the successful candidate will lead on business development, marketing and stakeholder engagement activities for REACT to drive commercial growth and build a strong pipeline of strategic partnerships with industry, SME’s and academia. You will play a key role in championing the Centre, building productive relationships with stakeholders, opening new avenues for collaboration, and strengthening its profile nationally and internationally.

The postholder will provide comprehensive support to the PI and Co-PIs, including supporting governance, financial monitoring, research dissemination, risk management and operational planning, and will have opportunities to learn and contribute to systemic and translational research. 

In addition, you will also oversee the effective management of the Centre’s activities, including establishing and maintaining strong project management practices to ensure programmes of work progress efficiently, resources are well planned and reporting obligations are met. 

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Mahmoud Wagih (Mahmoud.Wagih@glasgow.ac.uk) or Professor Jeff Kettle (Jeff.Kettle@glasgow.ac.uk). 

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and has funding available for up to 2 years in the first instance.  

For further information and to apply on-line, please click the above “Apply” button.

Closing date: 1^st March 2026

It is the University of Glasgow’s mission to foster an inclusive climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environment.

We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equality.

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