"Gaelic Development Manager / Manaidsear Leasachaidh na Gàidhlig"

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 574 years. Today, we are one of the world's top 100 universities and ranked 13th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2023, 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.

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a Gaelic Development Manager to join the University of Glasgow on a permanent basis.

In this role, the successful candidate will develop and deliver policy in line with the University’s ambitions to secure a more prosperous and sustainable future for Gaelic; to support the use of Gaelic among students and staff throughout the University; to raise the profile of Gaelic and Gaelic culture within the University in ways which articulate with the National Plan for Gaelic.

The University-wide role sits within University Services and the College of Arts & Humanities and will be jointly line managed by Katherine Henderson (Director of College Professional Services and College Operations) and Professor Roibeard Ó Maolalaigh (Professor of Gaelic).

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/gaelic-development-manager-slash-manaidsear-leasachaidh-na-gaidhlig?source=gla.ac.uk

Closing date: 17 September 2025

It is the University of Glasgow’s mission to foster an inclusive climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environment.

We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equity.

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