Programme and Development Manager

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Glasgow is recruiting a Programme and Development Manager to lead and deliver the Glasgow City Region Investment Zone Laser Supply Chain and Advanced Packaging projects, and to position the university for a sustainable CTA team beyond the current funding horizon.

The post combines strategic programme leadership, technical oversight, and external engagement, with an integrated Engineering and Project Management team, close collaboration with Academic Leads and industry partners.

Job description

Programme and Development Manager

Company: University of Glasgow

Salary: £59,966 to £67,468 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Glasgow, G12 8QQ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 26 Oct 2026

Closing date: 23 Nov 2026

This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and has funding to 31 March 2031 in the first instance. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 575 years, and we are one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2025, 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 fantastic opportunity for new Programme and Development Manager to join the University’s College of Science & Engineering Admin.

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to join a dynamic team tasked with successfully delivering the Glasgow City Region Investment Zone (GCR IZ) Laser Supply Chain and Advanced Packaging Project and positioning the University for a sustainable long-term Critical Technology Accelerator (CTA) Team in support of advanced semiconductors and critical technology, once the current round of funding expires in March 2031.

As part of the GCR IZ Leadership Team you will be directly responsible for leading and delivering a complex, multi-workstream programme with several interdependent sub-projects. The role combines strategic programme leadership, technical oversight, people management and external engagement.

You will manage an integrated Engineering and Project Management team and work closely with Academic Leads to ensure effective delivery across multiple workstreams. You will work closely with existing industry partners while developing new customer and partnerships opportunities, including identifying external funding sources to secure the long-term sustainability of the CTA.

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:

• A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
• 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.
• A flexible approach to working.
• 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/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across 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.

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