Deputy Director of Economic Development

This role has been created to provide leadership of the University’s Economic Development remit, with a specific focus on the delivery of our Glasgow Riverside Innovation District (GRID) and GRID Discovery programme. This is a multi-faceted role which will require a significant level of external engagement with government and NHS Scotland stakeholders, and extensive negotiation, problem solving, programme and people management skills. The role-holder will work across our Glasgow Riverside Innovation District (GRID) and GRID Testbed programme to ensure delivery of our strategic objectives. S/he will develop and build our external engagement profile with key stakeholders, including Scottish Enterprise, Glasgow City Council, NHS Scotland, business organisations, local, national and UK Government bodies.

A1 Relevant degree or professional qualification (inc Economics, Legal, Business)

A2 Significant HE, industry or public sector experience in an economic development / strategic industrial engagement capacity

B1. A well-developed network of contacts with government, business organisations and agencies in the sphere of economic development / industrial engagement.

C1 Demonstrable strategic leadership capabilities – ability to define and develop strategy and translate into effective operational plans

C2 A focus on the service delivery productivity and leveraging external relationships to support internal capability

C3 Ability to influence others, working collaboratively across organisational boundaries to maximise opportunities

C4 Proven commercial / financial management skills, and ability to create develop complex commercial proposals.

C5 Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

C6 Creativity; flexibility; innovative approach to problem solving with the ability to manage change in a complex environment

C7 Drive and enthusiasm with ability to deliver results to tight deadlines and to demonstrate resilience under pressure

E1 Leadership experience within HE, public sector or industry, or a similar complex environment

E2 Substantial track record of achievement in economic development or industrial engagement, working with external stakeholders to understand and challenge the commercial deliverability of projects, and understanding the procurement related challenges of working across private and public entities.

E3 Experience of effective multi–faceted partnership and collaborative working

E4 Experience of managing and delivering complex, sensitive projects and implementing innovative solutions

E5 Experience of successfully working across senior leaders within and outside a complex organisation, and leveraging those relationships for mutually beneficial outcomes.

E6 Experience of managing and controlling substantial budgets/resources/funding with a strong understanding of financial management procedures.

E7 Experience of successfully working on low carbon, renewables and sustainability projects, and of working with the specific key stakeholders to deliver against UK and Scottish Government priorities.

Salary is competitive dependent on experience.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended.

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, 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 .

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 here.

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