Deputy Biofacility Manager

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2.5% salary supplement

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking an experienced Deputy Biofacility Manager in Cambridge. You will support day-to-day management, coordinate animal husbandry, and supervise a team of technicians to ensure high standards of animal care and welfare.

You will handle recruitment, training, and assessment of staff, ensure adherence to Home Office regulations, and perform licenced and unlicensed procedures alongside routine maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or managing staff in a biofacility.
• IAT Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Home Office Licence modules A-C and Personal Licence are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Biofacility Manager with day-to-day management and staffing allocations.
• Coordinate animal husbandry and supervise technicians.
• Recruit, train and assess staff; ensure compliance with policies and Home Office regulations.
• Undertake licenced and unlicensed procedures and maintenance tasks.
• Maintain records and handle out-of-hours call duties as required.

Skills

Staff supervision

Team leadership

Communication skills

Data management systems

Aseptic surgery knowledge

Breeding techniques

Home Office regulations

Experience supervising staff

Education

IAT Level 3 or equivalent

Home Office Licence modules A-C

Personal Licence holder

Tools

Computerised data management system

Job description

We are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Deputy Biofacility Manager to be part of a hardworking team in a busy biomedical facility situated in Cambridge.

You will assist the Biofacility manager with the day to day management of the biofacility and deputise in their absence. You will coordinate the animal husbandry work of the facility, supervising a team of technicians, coordinating the activity and staffing allocations of the team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the facility and maintain high standards of animal care and welfare. You will assist the Biofacility Manager with the recruitment, training and assessment of new staff with in-house policies and procedures as well as working to Home Office regulations and performance management. You will undertake both licenced and unlicensed scientific procedures along with daily husbandry and maintenance to assist the technicians as required. You are responsible for the maintenance of all necessary records, referring any issues and concerns to the Biofacility Manager as necessary.

You will be able to work both independently and as part of a team, with experience supervising or managing staff. You will have IAT Level 3 or equivalent, Home Office Licence modules A - C and will be a Personal Licence holder. In depth experience of working within a biofacility with conventional and IVCs is essential, as are excellent communication skills. You must be able to use a computerised data management system and have previous experience working in a supervisory / team leader role.

Knowledge of relevant Home Office, and Health and Safety legislation is important, as is knowledge and experience in the principals of aseptic surgery and specialised breeding techniques.

The facility operates a rota system to provide animal care and essential husbandry at weekends and over Bank Holidays. The role holder will be required to participate on an out of hours call out list also.

In addition to the base salary stated above, the successful candidate for this post will receive an additional 2.5% supplement to their pay.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment and a security check.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to [e-mail]

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.