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University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Glasgow seeks a Project Manager to coordinate the Urban Big Data Centre (UBDC) and POLART projects. The role includes managing a multi‑institutional research programme and a combined budget above £5m, while supporting the Centre's Director and POLART PI to achieve objectives.

The post is full-time (35 hours/week), fixed term to 31 October 2028, based in Glasgow, with on-site working. Knowledge exchange and policy-relevant impact are integral to the role.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex multi-institutional research projects.
• Ability to coordinate budgets and manage staff.
• Experience in higher education environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver the portfolio of UB​DC and POLART projects and activities.
• Support the Centre's Director and POLART PI to ensure effective delivery of objectives.
• Oversee a multi‑institutional research and knowledge exchange programme and a >£5m budget.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and fixed term until the 31st October 2028.

The School of Law is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Commercial Law to undertake research of international excellence and contribute to knowledge exchange activities related to the discipline, contribute to learning and teaching on agreed programmes and undertake administration and service activities in line with the School/College’s strategic objectives.

As Project Manager your role is to manage, coordinate and administer the portfolio of projects and activities of the Urban Big Data Centre (UBDC) and the ERC/ UKRI funded research project POLART.

Both UBDC and POLART focus on the production of evidence for policy, arguably from two different, complementary angles: UBDC has been a dynamic national research hub for over 11 years, championing the use of new sources of smart data and evidence to inform policymaking and enhance the quality of urban life. UBDC is currently undertaking a wide range of projects of varying sizes and from a range of funders, working with partners in the UK and internationally, including government, research councils, and the third sector, as well as policy and practice.

POLART (‘Art and Policy in the Global Contemporary: examining the role of the arts in the production of public policy’) is a 5-year research project that brings together an interdisciplinary research team of art, humanities and social science researchers to explore visual and performing arts as a rich field of alternative sources of expert knowledge for policy making.

In this role you will support and advise the Centre's Director and POLART PI and project team to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of objectives, projects and activities, which encompasses oversight of a complex multi-institutional research and knowledge exchange programme; management of a combined +£5m budget; and the coordination and delivery of a range of projects, events and other initiatives.

Closing date: 23:45 on the 30th September 2026

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Project Manager

Company: University of Glasgow Hours: Full-time Location: Glasgow, G12 8QQ Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 9 Sept 2026 Closing date: 30 Sept 2026

Summary

College of Social Sciences

College of Social Sciences Admin

Vacancy title: Project Manager

Vacancy Ref: 207513

Salary: Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and fixed term until the 31st October 2028.

The School of Law is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Commercial Law to undertake research of international excellence and contribute to knowledge exchange activities related to the discipline, contribute to learning and teaching on agreed programmes and undertake administration and service activities in line with the School/College’s strategic objectives.

As Project Manager your role is to manage, coordinate and administer the portfolio of projects and activities of the Urban Big Data Centre (UBDC) and the ERC/ UKRI funded research project POLART.

Both UBDC and POLART focus on the production of evidence for policy, arguably from two different, complementary angles: UBDC has been a dynamic national research hub for over 11 years, championing the use of new sources of smart data and evidence to inform policymaking and enhance the quality of urban life. UBDC is currently undertaking a wide range of projects of varying sizes and from a range of funders, working with partners in the UK and internationally, including government, research councils, and the third sector, as well as policy and practice.

POLART (‘Art and Policy in the Global Contemporary: examining the role of the arts in the production of public policy’) is a 5-year research project that brings together an interdisciplinary research team of art, humanities and social science researchers to explore visual and performing arts as a rich field of alternative sources of expert knowledge for policy making.

In this role you will support and advise the Centre's Director and POLART PI and project team to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of objectives, projects and activities, which encompasses oversight of a complex multi-institutional research and knowledge exchange programme; management of a combined +£5m budget; and the coordination and delivery of a range of projects, events and other initiatives.

Closing date: 23:45 on the 30th September 2026

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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