Converge Enterprise Executive

University of Glasgow - Research & Innovation Services

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

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 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 fantastic opportunity for a new Converge Enterprise Executive to join the University’s Research & Innovation Services.

In this role you will be responsible for delivery of enterprise support and activities to aspiring entrepreneurs from Scottish universities based in the West of Scotland. The primary purpose of this role is generation of quality applications for the Converge programmes and to enhance and complement the entrepreneurship support offered by universities, with a particular focus on students and researchers looking to commercialise projects. You will contribute to the development of enterprise activities based on each university’s individual needs to support creation of innovative start-up and spin out companies based on the exploitation of intellectual assets developed by university staff, graduates or students.

A secondary role is to support, develop and grow internal/external networks at each university, collaborating with existing support systems and developing an enterprising spirit in early career entrepreneurs through showcases, contributing to case studies, boot camp style events and targeted seminars from experts.

This role will be line managed by the Student Enterprise Manager and work closely with the Innovation and Enterprise Programmes teams, who hold overall accountability for the operational delivery of the Directorate’s enterprise programme activities.

Apply online at: https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/appointments/191455/

Closing date: 8 February 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 for more information.