Glasgow Changing Futures Communications Specialist

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job description

This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and fixed term to 31 July 2028.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 574 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 2024, 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 Glasgow Changing Futures Communications Specialist to join the University’s Research & Innovation Services.

The Glasgow Changing Futures (GCF) Communications Specialist is a new role which will provide professional communications expertise to enable the ambitions and objectives of the newly formed GCF Programme and Institute.

Reporting to the Research Communications Manager and operating as part of a small communications team, you will lead on the development and delivery of strategic communications that support the delivery of GCF, articulating its vision and roadmap to internal and external audiences.

Closing date: 20 May 2025

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 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.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too.

Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

£40,497 to £45,413. UofG Grade 7, per annum.