Animal Facility Manager

The University of Edinburgh - Bioresearch & Veterinary Services (BVS)

Open Ended (permanent)

Full time: 35 hours per week

Bioresearch & Veterinary Services is seeking an Animal Facility Manager to manage a BVS animal facility at the University of Edinburgh.

The opportunity:

Join the University of Edinburgh as a Facility Manager in our Bioresearch & Veterinary Services (BVS) small animal facilities. You'll manage daily operations, ensuring high animal welfare, legislative compliance, and a positive work environment. Key responsibilities include providing expert advice to researchers, managing a technical team, and maintaining facility standards. The role requires relevant qualifications, experience in management within research animal facilities, and strong communication skills. Be part of a dynamic environment, supporting cutting-edge research while promoting the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement) and embodying our CARE values.

Knowledge, skills and experience needed for the job:

• Proven management experience in research animal facilities
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and compliance including Health and Safety and Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act
• Excellent communication and advisory skills
• Ability to motivate and develop a technical team within a Culture of Care
• Expertise in promoting best practices in animal welfare and research support