About the role
Project Manager
Job Purpose
This role represents an exciting opportunity to provide high level and specialist project management and administrative service to the ‘Delivering Humanised Places’ project funded by UKRI. Based in the Division of Urban Studies and Social Policy, the project will involve working with an interdisciplinary team within the University of Glasgow as well as in partnership with Heatherwick Studio/Humanise.
The role will involve coordinating and running meetings and workshops with a wide range of stakeholders and communities to generate insights that will inform project, with the support and input of the larger, interdisciplinary research team. The postholder will be expected to develop relationships with policy actors from different policy sectors, as well as key public and private sector stakeholders. The successful candidate will have significant experience in providing a full range of project management functions, including stakeholder management, higher-level administrative services and multi-site team coordination for higher education, government and/or Third Sector projects involving co-production and participatory approaches. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are requirements for the job.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Take a lead role, in collaboration with the research team to plan, monitor and review the strategic aims, objectives and key milestones of the Delivering Humanised Places project.
Plan and coordinate a series of activities, meetings and workshops with diverse groups of participants from multiple policy sectors. Manage the logistics of the workshops, coordinating the facilitators and managing all data and materials that are required or generated during these events.
Managing internal and external relationships relevant to the project.
Engage in strategic business planning processes and the management of project work by providing specialist administrative support to the research team and supplying relevant information and statistical analysis as required.
Establish and sustain project management processes and key project documents (e.g. report writing, risk logs) to ensure a record of contacts, events, outputs, and other project activities are kept up-to-date, accessible and accurate.
Take a key role in developing and maintaining collaborations with colleagues in the Division, University, Heatherwick Studio/Humanise, as well as the wider academic, industry, policy, and stakeholder community.
Plan, promote and manage logistics for virtual and in-person meetings and events and other research and engagement activities run by the project, instigating and monitoring appropriate follow-up actions to ensure quality enhancement.
Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the reach of the project, for example presenting work at local, national or international conferences, seminars, meetings, colloquia and workshops to contribute to knowledge exchange and develop and enhance the profile of the project.
Lead on the development of a Communication Strategy with Heatherwick Studio/Humanise, for example setting up and maintain the project’s web and social media presence producing briefings, blogs, podcasts, explainer videos and similar material, and providing promotional content to other channels such as the University’s Marketing teams, as required by the research team.
Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by Line Manager or Unit Director.
Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
A1 Either Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 9 (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4), or equivalent (including professional accreditation with relevant formal training), and experience of personal development in a similar or related role(s),. Or: Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar or number of different roles.
A2. Excellent knowledge of a range of project management tools and approaches that can be used to support higher education-led research projects.
A3 Knowledge and understanding of the UK local authority sector.
A4 Excellent knowledge and understanding of project and event planning and coordination.
Desirable
B1 Some familiarity with environmental sustainability issues and/or related social and political contexts.
B2. Formal programme management qualification, e.g. PRINCE2 (or working towards this).
Skills
Essential
C1 Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively with diverse technical and lay audiences using a range of media.
C2 Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate, work with and engage with researchers, policy makers, members of the public and community groups.
C3 Proven analytical, influencing and problem-solving capability.
C4 Advanced IT skills, including using online platforms to host events, workshops, or interactive sessions, report and presentation writing, and skills for web editing using a content management system.
C5 Proven skills with using social media to promote projects and engage stakeholders and the wider public.
C6 Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing environments.
C7 Ability to work across sectoral boundaries with a wide range of professions and disciplines representing academia, local authorities and other sectors relevant to the project.
Experience
Essential
E1 Experience of all aspects of research communication and events organisation.
E2 Experience of dealing with processes and procedures for partnership working and public engagement.
E3. Experience of planning, co-ordinating, monitoring and recording of research activities and their impact.
Desirable
F1 Experience of workshop facilitation.
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum pro rata.
This post is part time (21 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 15 months or fixed till 31.03.2028
Closing date: 23:45 28th October 2026
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. Candidates must therefore have an existing right to work in the UK or be able to secure this independently prior to commencing employment. For further information on alternative immigration options, please visit University of Glasgow’s UKVI Website.
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 https://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 https://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 https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
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