Glasgow Caledonian University
Welcome to GCU
Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. We're committed to high-quality education and research supporting the communities we serve, and we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of.
With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, over 90% of our graduates are in employment and/or further study, outperforming the Scottish sector average by +2 percent (HESA, 2026). We're also Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships.
Named UK University of the Year for Graduate Jobs in the latest Daily Mail University Guide, and the top-ranked modern university in the UK in the Times and Sunday Times Guide 2026, we are a UK top 40 university according to these highly regarded guides. We perform exceptionally at subject level too - as the leading university in the UK for physiotherapy and subjects allied to medicine, according to the latest Times and Sunday Times guide.
We're extremely passionate about helping more young people from diverse backgrounds into university, with 23% of our Scottish full-time, first degree entrants drawn from the country's 20% most-disadvantaged backgrounds (SFC 2025). An independent economic impact report highlighted that Glasgow Caledonian is a valuable asset to the City of Glasgow, not only bringing economic and employment opportunities, but working to address the deep-rooted economic, social and health inequalities in the city (BiGGAR Economics).
We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were named Scotland's most environmentally sustainable university in the most recent People and Planet league table (2025).
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Dear Candidate
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is Scotland’s largest modern university, with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. We are a vibrant, values-led institution where everyone belongs, and where students, staff and graduates are empowered to make a positive difference in their careers, communities and society.
As the University for the Common Good, our strong sense of purpose shapes everything we do, rooted in a legacy that began with the Glasgow School of Cookery in 1875. A pioneer of educational opportunities for women and an advocate for health and wellbeing, the institution evolved to meet the changing needs of society, industry and the professions. While much has changed over the past 150 years, our commitment to opportunity, access, equality and inclusion remains.
We are proud to support talented learners from all backgrounds and are recognised as one of Scotland’s leading universities for students from underrepresented communities. Through partnerships with schools, colleges and community organisations, we help raise aspirations and open pathways to success across Glasgow and beyond.
The impact of this work is amplified by influential champions who share our belief in the power of education to transform lives. Our Chancellor, Professor Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, is an internationally recognised STEAM leader and advocate for diversity in education and technology. We are also proud of the transformational impact of our Founding Donor, Sir Alex Ferguson CBE, whose generosity, advocacy and enduring support have created life-changing opportunities for thousands of students and helped foster a culture of philanthropy across our University community.
As a civic university with a global outlook, we are committed to sustainability, equality and social innovation. Our research addresses some of society’s most pressing challenges, from health inequalities and public policy to engineering, business and the future of work. Through collaboration with governments, industry and international partners, we deliver impact at local, national and global levels.
With a diverse community representing more than 100 countries, GCU is a place where people come together to learn, collaborate and thrive. Guided by our values of integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence, we are proud of the contribution we make to the communities we serve and the positive impact our students, staff and graduates achieve around the world.
We hope this pack gives you a sense of our University, our ambitions and the opportunity ahead. If you are inspired by our values and the chance to help shape the next phase of GCU’s journey, we would love to hear from you.
Professor Mairi Watson
Principal and Vice-Chancellor,
Glasgow Caledonian University -
Please click below to view the Job Packs:
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All applications must include:
A full curriculum vitae/resume
Quoting the relevant role reference number:
Director of Finance - A042502
Director of International - A042505
Director of Marketing and Communications - A042504
A covering letter highlighting the aspects of the job description and Glasgow Caledonian University that particularly attract you to the post (Microsoft Word document)
Contact details for two referees, these will not be contacted without your permission. (References should validate a minimum period of two years employment)
A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (which you will be redirected to once you have submitted your application)
Right to work checks
If you are successfully shortlisted, our partner, Yoti, will contact you to complete an online right to work check. This is a quick and secure process, ensuring that all necessary legal requirements are met before proceeding further in the recruitment process.
Monitoring
One of Alumni Global’s and Glasgow Caledonian University’s objectives is to ensure that its workforce is reflective of the local community and therefore we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups. So that we can successfully achieve these aims, while it is not mandatory we would encourage every applicant to complete the “Equal Opportunities Monitoring form” so that we can measure the effectiveness of our efforts. The Recruiting Manager does not have access to the Monitoring Information Sections of the application form at any stage of the process and the information provided will be kept entirely confidential.
For a confidential discussion on this role please contact:
Owen Francis, Director or Rabiya Ali, Senior Consultant whose details can be found at the bottom of this microsite.
Candidate adjustment
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the recruitment process please can you advise us so that we can ensure this is accommodated.
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Closing date: 27th November 2026
Interview panel: w/c 14th December 2026 - TBC
Please ensure you have made a note of the final interview date(s). We recommend that you bookmark this microsite, as any potential updates regarding the roles will be posted online.
Please take note of the reference numbers found under section “How to apply”. This is needed for us to process any application.
