IP & Innovation Manager - Shape and Social Enterprise

This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and open ended.

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 a new IP & Innovation Manager - Shape and Social Enterprise to join the University’s Research & Innovation Services.

In this role you will provide specialist, professional advice, leadership and support to academic staff, working in the fields of social sciences and arts and humanities, in relation to the protection and exploitation of intellectual property arising from their university activities in line with the University’s Innovation Strategy.

You will provide specialist, professional advice, leadership and support to academic staff to develop the University’s social enterprise portfolio.

Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/ip-and-innovation-manager-shape-and-social-enterprise-5873352

Closing date: 12 May 2026 23:45

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, 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 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.