Business Development Manager

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 575 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12^th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2025, 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.

This is a great opportunity for a new Business Development Manager to join the University’s Information Services.

The Business Development Manager will lead income generation for RIG, focusing on commercialising its Studio content production and maximising revenue from specialist lab spaces. Responsible for delivering commercial targets, the role works closely with RIG Directors and the XR Strategy Lead to shape and implement a strategy positioning RIG as a leading hub for immersive content creation in Scotland and beyond.

The postholder will drive sales, develop pipelines, and manage client relationships, while contributing to marketing and communications. They will also build and strengthen partnerships across industry, academia, cultural organisations, and the public sector, identifying strategic collaborations that support RIG’s commercial and research ambitions.

This post is full-time and open ended.

Apply online at: Business Development Manager · University of Glasgow

Closing date: 14^th July 2026 at 23:45

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

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 warm 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 - pensions handbook www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions, benefits and discount packages.
3. A flexible approach to working.
4. A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing.

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 www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs for more information.

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