Job Purpose

The role will provide support to a number of research groups within the School of Law. (The groups are Corporate and Financial Law; CREATe; Criminal Law; International Law, Conflict and Security; Legal Theory; Private Law; Public Law and Glasgow Open Justice.) The postholders will work with research group heads and the School’s Directors of Research to provide support for research-related events within the School, communications and dissemination of activity relating to research events and projects, and assistance with research projects and research-related administration.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To provide academic support to specified research groups within the School of Law so as to develop funded research projects, conferences and other research initiatives in line with the School’s research strategy.

2. To assist with the delivery of research-related events, including communication with participants and attendees and publicity, liaison with other School and University staff, and practical assistance during the events themselves.

3. To assist with publicising events and research activity, including authorship of newsletters and social media content where appropriate.

4. To provide research assistance on projects within the subject area.

5. To assist with the management of research activity within the subject area.

6. To take responsibility for determining short-term priorities and prioritising work within a predetermined plan or schedule to meet project deadlines and appropriate standards.

7. Any other tasks set by the Directors of Research or heads of research groups.

Knowledge/Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Honours degree in Law (at least a high upper second class honours degree) or an honours degree in another discipline followed by a graduate degree in Law.

A2 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the subject area.

Desirable

B1 Expertise in one or more of the areas covered by the School’s research groups

Skills

Essential:

C1 Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

C2 Excellent interpersonal skills and presentation skills.

C3 Time management skills.

C4 Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

C5 Ability to work with little supervision.

C6 Self-motivation.

C7 Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly.

C8 Familiarity with use of social media e.g. Twitter/X, forums and blog-writing.

C9 Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.

C10 Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material with discretion.

Experience

Essential:

E1 Experience of legal research and writing.

E2 Proven ability to meet objectives in a timely and efficient manner.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 6, £33,482 - £37,174 per annum.

3 positions available. These posts are full time and fixed term for up to 12 months from the start date. Planned start date: 1st September 2025.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.  If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

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 https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, 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/.

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We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Closing date: 23:45 on Thursday 10th July 2025