Policy and Research Manager - Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (743822)

University of Strathclyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Glasgow is seeking a Policy and Research Manager to lead anti-racism research efforts. The role involves overseeing research projects, managing teams, and liaising with stakeholders across Scotland. Ideal candidates will have experience in research management and policy development. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to systemic change in Scotland.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing research tasks and projects.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of anti-racism practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee policy and research roles within the organization.
• Manage and supervise research tasks and projects.
• Engage with international stakeholders.

Skills

Research management

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Job description

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Salary: £47,389 - £58,225

FTE: 1 (35 hours/week)

Term: Fixed Term (until 31/10/2027)

Closing Date: 01 October 2025

Overview

AROS (Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland) is a bold, community-rooted initiative dedicated to challenging systemic racism, holding power to account, and amplifying the voices of those most affected by racial injustice in Scotland.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to take a leading role in AROS's policy and research work as well as overseeing the data and accountability work of the organisation. The post-holder will support the strategic development of the policy and research plans of AROS, and ensure it is proactively liaising with public institutions across Scotland. This role will have opportunities to develop, conduct and coordinate primary and secondary research that supports the delivery of the AROS repository.

The role will involve being actively involved in research tasks and projects, as well as managing and supervising others to undertake research tasks and projects. They will be responsible for building relationships with international stakeholders and related projects to build knowledge within AROS and on good practice within anti-racism delivery.

Hosted by the University of Strathclyde in partnership with the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER), and funded by the Scottish Government, AROS is in a critical two-year transition toward full independence.

Role and responsibilities

We are looking for Policy and Research Manager to oversee the policy, research, data and accountability roles within the organisation. The post-holder will be actively involved in research tasks and projects, and will manage and supervise others undertaking research tasks and projects. They will build relationships with international stakeholders and related projects to share good practice within anti-racism delivery and with public institutions across Scotland.

Details

Interviews: Formal interviews are provisionally scheduled for Thursday, 23 October 2025.

Enquiries: Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Manish Joshi / Tanja Bueltmann, AROS Project Lead ([e-mail]).

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