Network Manager (Project Manager)


Company:	University of Glasgow
Salary:	£50,253 to £58,225 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Glasgow, G12 8QQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	20 Oct 2026

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Summary

College of Science & Engineering

James Watt School of Engineering

Network Manager (Project Manager)

Vacancy Reference: 209114

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

This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and has funding to 31 March 2030. Relocation assistance may 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 great opportunity for new Network Manager (Project Manager) to join the University’s James Watt School of Engineering.

In this role you will manage the overall delivery and operation of the RaRE Materials Network+, playing a leading role in championing the Network, building productive relationships with stakeholders, creating opportunities for collaboration, and strengthening the Network’s profile across the UK.

You will lead stakeholder engagement and business development activities, identifying and securing new partnerships and collaborative opportunities to support the successful delivery of the Network’s strategic aims. You will engage with potential users of the research and facilitate dialogue with industry on technological challenges and translational opportunities, helping to maximise the impact of the Network’s activities.

You will provide comprehensive support to the PI and Co-Is, including supporting governance, financial monitoring, risk management, reporting, research dissemination and strategic planning, ensuring that the project stays on track and that objectives, milestones and deliverables, as well as any changes in the research, are documented.

You will represent the Network at conferences, industry events, trade shows and government/parliamentary events, helping to enhance its visibility, influence and impact across academia, industry and the wider stakeholder community.

Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/network-manager-project-manager-6042588

Closing date: 20 October 2026

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. 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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