Research Strategy Manager
| Posting date: | 08 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £49,559 to £57,422 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 August 2025 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | University of Glasgow |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 177532 |
Summary
College of Social Sciences Administration
Research Strategy Manager
Vacancy Reference: 177532
Salary: UofG Grade 8, £49,559 - £57,422 per annum
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 13th 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.
Research Strategy Manager
Vacancy Reference: 177532
Salary: UofG Grade 8, £49,559 - £57,422 per annum
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 13th 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.
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