"Project Officer"

We are seeking a Project Officer for the recently launched Turner-Kirk Centre for Spatial Reasoning at the University of Glasgow. A key function of the Centre is to deliver STEM SPACE, a programme introducing spatial reasoning development to Scottish primary schools via mathematics lessons, to accelerate maths skills development and prepare pupils for success in STEM subjects when they reach secondary school. This programme aims to roll out spatial reasoning development to 800 schools, or 40% of all Scottish primary schools, across all 32 local authorities in Scotland; we expect this level of adoption, with demonstrated success, will lead to a tipping point where all schools adopt the approach.

There are four key aspects to the Centre’s activities: setting up the Centre and day-to-day operations; enrolling and supporting the 32 local authorities to roll out the spatial reasoning approach to their schools; collecting and analysing evidence about the adoption and success of the approach; and enhancing the teaching materials to ensure universal access for learners of all backgrounds. This role will take a lead on the first four aspects; the post of Resource Developer will take a lead on the last aspect, while supporting the first four where appropriate.

You will lead the management of operational activities and strategic planning for the Turner Kirk Centre for Spatial Reasoning and provide comprehensive project management support to the Director and staff. The Centre aims to become a cross-College and cross-institutional Centre, actively seeking funding to build on initial core activity. You will also work collaboratively with other teams within the College and University Services to ensure effective communication takes place and a seamless research management support service is delivered to the Director and staff. In addition, you will be expected to work as part of a team under the immediate line management of the Centre Director (Prof Quintin Cutts), contributing to ongoing projects where appropriate.

This post has funding for up to 32 months and is full time (35 hours per week), however applicants wanting to work part-time will also be considered.

College of Science & Engineering - School of Computing

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 per annum (Grade 7)

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 24th October 2025

Closes: 24th November 2025

Job Ref: 185073

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Quintin Cutts, Quintin.Cutts@glasgow.ac.uk

For more information on the University of Glasgow’s School of Computing, please visit www.gla.ac.uk/schools/computing