Industrial Workspace Manager (787342)

Salary Range: £59,966 - £67,468

FTE: 1 (35 hours/week)

Term: Open Contract

Closing Date: 23/02/2026

The University of Strathclyde has a long history of working with industry to deliver strong business growth from access to research and innovation expertise. The latest major initiative continuing to deliver on this track record is through the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS). As a magnet for innovation in advanced manufacturing, the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) group of specialist R&D centres, including the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), supports manufacturing, engineering and associated tech businesses of all sizes, to thrive domestically and internationally through accelerating productivity, embracing new digital technologies and achieving net-zero targets. We turn smart ideas into reality and deliver ground-breaking research. Coming from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, our passionate team works alongside industry, academia, and the public sector to solve problems, train the workforce of the future and generate the creative ideas that will transform manufacturing. Ultimately, we are growing the economy, developing a vibrant and skilled talent pool and helping create prosperous, sustainable communities. The Opportunity The Industrial Workspace Manager will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective management of AFRC’s industrial research facilities. This role ensures that the centre’s laboratories, workshops, and advanced manufacturing spaces are maintained to the highest standards, enabling delivery of world-class research and industry projects. The post-holder will manage technical staff, oversee compliance and safety, and coordinate facility operations to support AFRC’s strategic objectives. Degree qualified with proven experience managing industrial or research facilities in manufacturing, engineering, or R&D contexts, a strong track record in health & safety, compliance, and ISO/QMS frameworks. You will have experience managing teams of technical/operational staff and demonstrable experience in capital equipment projects and facility commissioning. This role may require the successful candidate to undertake UK security vetting. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in the management of one of the UK’s leading advanced manufacturing research centres and work in a world-class environment, collaborating with industry leaders in aerospace, defence and materials. This role offers professional development opportunities, including leadership training and chartership support.

 

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Brad Wynn, Professor – Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering(bradley.wynne@strath.ac.uk)

Interviews are proposed to take place Mid Match 2026.