Deputy Facility Manager

Deputy Facility Manager

Department of Biomedical Services, Wellcome Trust, Old Road Campus (ORC), Roosevelt Drive, Oxford, OX3

Biomedical Services (BMS) supports world-class research at the University of Oxford by providing expert care for laboratory animals across multiple facilities. Our work is governed by the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 and is driven by a strong commitment to animal welfare and scientific excellence.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Deputy Facility Manager to support the operational management of one of the University of Oxford’s specialist animal research facilities based on the Old Road Campus.

This role is ideal for an experienced manager with strong organisational and supervisory skills who is looking to further develop their leadership and facility management experience in a highly regulated scientific environment.

Working closely with the Facility Manager, you will assist in the day-to-day running of the facility, supervise technical staff, coordinate procedural work carried out under ASPA, ensure accurate and compliant record keeping, and support the welfare and husbandry of animals within the unit.

You will also play a key role in staff development, training, scheduling, operational organisation, and maintaining high standards of animal care and compliance.

Opportunities are available for continuing professional development, including further training in animal technology and welfare. This employment is full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week. We are advertising this post as a full-time position.

For more information, please click on the document below.

What We Offer

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave including public bank holidays.
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan schemes
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season ticket travel loans.

The department is committed in supporting and developing our staff and opportunities which staff are encouraged to make the most of to enhance their personal and career development.

Application Process

Applications should be made online. Please explaining how you meet the job requirements with details of two referees as part of your online application.

The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information on how to apply for a job at Oxford University.

Owing to the nature of this position any offer of employment with the University will be subject to a satisfactory security screening.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 22 May 2026.

Please note that Interviews are expected to take place on 04 June 2026.

Contact Person: HR Officer | Vacancy ID: 186330 | Closing Date & Time: 22-May-2026 12:00 | Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 6 | Contact Email: personne@bms.ox.ac.uk | Salary (£): £35,681 - £41,636 p.a.