Business Manager Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

CaCHE Business Manager
Vacancy Reference: 170911
Salary: UofG Grade 7, £40,497 – £45,413 per annum
College: Social Sciences
School: Social and Political Sciences

The University of Glasgow, a global leader in research and education for over 574 years, is ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. We are proud to be 13th in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2023, showcasing our commitment to addressing global challenges. Our university has always been at the forefront of innovation, and we continue to shape the future with our pioneering work.

The Opportunity:

The University of Glasgow is seeking a CaCHE Business Manager to oversee and coordinate the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE). Funded by the ESRC and AHRC, CaCHE was established in 2017 with the goal of advancing knowledge and understanding of the UK housing sector, while promoting evidence-based policy and practice.

This is a key role, working directly with the Centre’s Director to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of CaCHE’s objectives and activities. The position involves managing a complex, multi-institutional research and knowledge exchange programme, overseeing a £2m budget, and coordinating projects, events, and initiatives across the eight member institutions of the CaCHE Consortium.

The postholder will be based at CaCHE, within the College of Social Sciences at the University of Glasgow, and will report to the Research Operations Manager as part of the College’s Management and Professional team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and support the day-to-day management and administration of CaCHE’s activities.
• Coordinate and manage the delivery of research projects, knowledge exchange initiatives, and events.
• Advise the CaCHE Director and work closely with partners across academia, government, and the third sector to achieve the Centre’s objectives.
• Manage the financial aspects of the Centre, including oversight of a £2m budget.
• Facilitate and support the strategic direction of the Centre’s multi-institutional programme.

About You:

• We are looking for an experienced and proactive individual with strong organizational, communication, and management skills. The ideal candidate will have:
• Proven experience in managing research and knowledge exchange programmes.
• Experience in budget management and financial oversight.
• Strong understanding of housing policy and evidence-based research.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including academics, policymakers, and external partners.

Post Details:

• Full-time: 35 hours per week
• Fixed-term: until 31st October 2026

Eligibility:

The University of Glasgow requires all employees to be eligible to live and work in the UK. If you need a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you must meet the eligibility requirements to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship. This post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, if tradeable points can be used under the visa rules. For more information, please visit: Skilled Worker Visa.

If you’re passionate about contributing to transformative housing research and policy, we encourage you to apply.