Collaboration Manager – The University of Edinburgh
Grade: UE08 – £50,253 – £67,468 per annum
Location: EPCC, College of Science and Engineering, The University of Edinburgh
Employment Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term 3 years, possibility of extension
Role Overview
We are seeking a project manager to be in charge of activities that will identify and engage with new users and organisations for UKAIFA. Engagement and outreach work will involve a range of approaches, from roadshows at industry events and specific industry bodies, workshops with individual organisations (including research organisations) or sectors, and one‑on‑one discussions. Part of the activities will simply be promotional, raising awareness of UKAIFA, the resources available through UKAIFA and the wider AI ecosystem within the UK and European Union, and the services available (from training through to consultancy) to help organisations benefit from AI technologies.
However, they will also involve more in‑depth engagements, including events such as hackathons and development sprints, where AI approaches can be developed, and requirements and desired solutions can be prototyped and storyboarded.
We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (non‑contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on‑campus working.
Responsibilities
* Identify and engage new users and organisations for UKAIFA.
* Plan and execute roadshows at industry events and specific industry bodies.
* Organise workshops with individual organisations, including research organisations, and sectors.
* Conduct one‑on‑one discussions with stakeholders.
* Promote UKAIFA, its resources, and the wider AI ecosystem within the UK and EU.
* Lead hackathons and development sprints for prototyping AI solutions.
Qualifications and Attributes
* Technical or scientific programming skills in at least one of the following languages: C/C++, Fortran, Java, or Python.
* A degree in a relevant discipline.
* Ability to work productively as part of a team.
* Ability to communicate effectively with project stakeholders.
* Good client‑facing skills.
Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
* CV
* Cover letter
Benefits
* An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
* A competitive salary.
* To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
* Comprehensive staff benefits, including generous holiday entitlement, defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key Dates
The closing date for applications is 14 January 2026. Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT.
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