Academic Consultancy Manager – Contracts

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Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in the UK is seeking an experienced Academic Consultancy Manager to enhance collaboration and consultancy services with external partners. This role will involve managing diverse projects and providing expert commercial advice within a dynamic academic environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in fostering partnerships and delivering tailored solutions. This position offers a hybrid working model and competitive salary.

Benefits

41 days of leave for full-time staff

Pension options

Free 6-month UofG Sport membership

Qualifications

• Experience in managing consultancy projects and engaging with external partners.
• Strong commercial advisory skills to develop tailored solutions.
• Ability to foster collaboration and drive growth in consultancy services.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate impactful consultancy engagements between academics and external partners.
• Provide expert commercial advice for diverse consultancy projects.
• Develop innovative tailored solutions to deliver real-world value.

Job description

University Services

Research & Innovation Services

Academic Consultancy Manager – Contracts

Vacancy Reference: 176453

Salary: UofG Grade 8, £50,253 - £58,225 per annum.

This post is full time (35 hours p/w), open-ended, and suitable for hybrid working. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

The University of Glasgow, one of the world's top 100 universities and ranked 12th in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2024, has a rich history of over 574 years of innovation and excellence. Our community is dedicated to making a positive impact globally.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Academic Consultancy Manager to join the University’s Research & Innovation Services team.

Are you passionate about fostering collaboration and driving growth? As an Academic Consultancy Manager, you will facilitate impactful consultancy engagements between our renowned academics and external partners across industry, government, charities, and public bodies.

In this dynamic environment, you will manage a diverse portfolio of consultancy projects, provide expert commercial advice, and develop innovative tailored solutions to deliver real-world value.

Join us and play a key role in expanding the consultancy services of one of the world’s leading universities. Informal conversations about the role are welcomed; please contact Elspeth Elliott ([e-mail]), Head of Academic Consultancy Services, to learn more.

Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/academic-consultancy-manager-contracts

Closing date: 31 August 2025

As part of Team UofG, you will be a member of a diverse, inclusive community that values ambition, excellence, integrity, and curiosity.

As a valued team member, you can expect:

1. A welcoming and engaging organizational culture that nurtures your talents and celebrates success.
2. An excellent employment package, including 41 days of leave for full-time staff, pension options (pensions handbook), benefits, and discounts.
3. A flexible approach to work.
4. Support for your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for new staff (more info).

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are especially encouraged from individuals from underrepresented communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups. Learn more about our initiatives at our equality and diversity page.

We endorse Athena Swan principles and hold various awards recognizing our commitment to gender equality.

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