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Job Details

• Posted: 30 October 2025
• Salary Grade 5: £27,319 – £31,236 per annum (pro rata)
• Location: Glasgow
• Job type: Management Professional & Administrative
• Reference: 185653
• Expiry: 13 November 2025, 24:45

Job Description

The postholder will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the UKRI funded Community Food Market Project, working closely with residents, community organisations, project partners and the research team. The role focuses on developing and sustaining positive relationships, supporting community engagement and research activities, while providing an effective administration and reporting service.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain strong relationships with community members, participating households, residents, local community organisations and project partners to build trust and foster collaboration to support the success of the project.
• Participate in meetings related to community engagement, participant recruitment, and retention, representing the project in a professional and approachable manner.
• Work proactively with the research team to ensure equality groups are equitably represented in all engagement and consultation activities and promote inclusive practices in line with the project’s values and policies.
• Apply and adhere to the National Standards for Community Engagement in the planning, development and delivery of all community engagement activities.
• Support activities relating to the establishment and implementation of, and engagement with, the market and this research project, including weekend engagement as required.
• Assist with research activities with participants following appropriate supervision and training.
• Manage accurate and timely administration procedures including; documentation of recruitment progress, budget monitoring aspects, maintenance of records and databases, contribute to progress reports and papers as appropriate and ensure compliance with data protection guidelines.
• Contribute to internal and external team/group meetings/seminars/workshops and Institute research group activities to enhance the wider knowledge, outputs and culture of the Community Food Market project aims.
• Adhere to safeguarding procedures including raising concerns where appropriate through agreed channels of reporting.
• Engage in supervision, training and any reasonable professional development activities as appropriate.

Essential Qualifications

• Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework Level 7 (Advanced Higher / Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 3, Higher National Certificate) or equivalent qualification, and experience of personal development in a similar role.
• Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role and/or through experience and evidence of personal development in previous roles.

Desirable Qualifications

• The Elementary Food Hygiene course (SCQF).
• Knowledge and understanding of food policy and practice in Scotland.

Essential Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and foster collaboration.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and promote inclusivity in practice.
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise effectively, respond to changes in demands and/or pressures, delivering work to a good standard and within deadlines.
• Innovative and creative approach to problem solving.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven initiative and judgement to identify priority issues and problem solve.
• Ability to plan and monitor finances/allocated budget.

Essential Experience

• Knowledge of local communities (Govan and Cranhill, Glasgow).
• Relevant experience working or volunteering in an organisation that supports food insecurity, health and community wellbeing or similar service in community settings.
• Good understanding of the challenging circumstances facing many communities, developed through experience in a community engagement or community development role.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working including partnerships with external organisations or willingness to develop awareness.
• Excellent IT skills, including Excel, Word and networked systems.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of community development approaches.
• Experience working in a research or academic environment.
• Experience with recruitment of community participants for food related activities.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 5, £27,319 – £31,236 per annum, pro rata. This post is part‑time (17.5 hours per week, shifts will be between Monday to Saturday) and fixed term until 12 January 2028.

Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG)

The University of Glasgow is committed to safeguarding children and protected adults. The post is considered a regulated role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 and requires PVG Scheme membership before employment.

Benefits and Culture

As a valued member of our team, you can expect a warm welcoming culture where your talents are developed and nurtured, an excellent employment package, a flexible approach to working, support for your health and wellbeing, and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities, especially people from the BAME community and other under‑represented groups.

Closing date: 23:45 on Thursday 13th November 2025