Fertility Lab Manager

Health Recruit Network; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Recruit Network is seeking a Fertility Lab Manager for a leading private fertility clinic in the Greater Manchester area. You will lead the embryology team, oversee day-to-day lab operations, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and support continuous improvement while delivering patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate has significant embryology laboratory experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a thorough understanding of HFEA regulations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within a fertility laboratory or embryology environment.
• Strong understanding of IVF laboratory procedures and quality management systems.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within an embryology team.
• Detailed understanding of HFEA regulations and laboratory compliance requirements.
• Experience managing audits, SOPs and laboratory performance monitoring.
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage sensitive conversations professionally.
• Highly organised with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead effectively within a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the embryology laboratory on a day-to-day basis
• Supporting, mentoring and developing embryology team members
• Ensuring the laboratory operates in full compliance with HFEA regulations and internal quality standards
• Overseeing laboratory quality management, audits, SOP reviews and service improvements
• Monitoring laboratory KPIs, performance metrics and corrective actions where needed
• Performing and overseeing advanced embryology procedures including IVF, ICSI, embryo culture and cryopreservation
• Managing laboratory staffing, workload planning and weekend cover
• Working closely with consultants, nurses and operational teams to ensure a seamless patient experience
• Supporting patients directly by communicating treatment updates and sensitive information with professionalism and empathy
• Managing laboratory equipment servicing, environmental monitoring and quality control processes
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and collaboration across the clinic

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisation

Team management

Education

Master's degree in a relevant scientific subject

Job description

Fertility Lab Manager - Leading Fertility Clinic - Up to £85,000 plus Bonus - Full Time - Greater Manchester Area Join one of the UK's leading Private Fertility Clinics in delivering exceptional, patient-centred care. They are currently seeking a passionate and Fertility Lab Manager to become a core member of their expert Embryology team. This is an exciting opportunity to support life-changing treatment in a collaborative and innovative clinical environment.

The Opportunity

They are looking for an experienced, people-focused and highly motivated Laboratory Manager to lead our embryology team in Manchester. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the laboratory, maintaining the highest possible standards of clinical quality, patient safety and regulatory compliance, while supporting and developing a high-performing team. You'll play an important role in shaping laboratory performance, driving continuous improvement and ensuring patients receive the very best care throughout their fertility journey. This opportunity would suit someone who combines strong technical embryology expertise with calm leadership, excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Fertility Lab Manager Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the embryology laboratory on a day-to-day basis
• Supporting, mentoring and developing embryology team members
• Ensuring the laboratory operates in full compliance with HFEA regulations and internal quality standards
• Overseeing laboratory quality management, audits, SOP reviews and service improvements
• Monitoring laboratory KPIs, performance metrics and corrective actions where needed
• Performing and overseeing advanced embryology procedures including IVF, ICSI, embryo culture and cryopreservation
• Managing laboratory staffing, workload planning and weekend cover
• Working closely with consultants, nurses and operational teams to ensure a seamless patient experience
• Supporting patients directly by communicating treatment updates and sensitive information with professionalism and empathy
• Managing laboratory equipment servicing, environmental monitoring and quality control processes
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and collaboration across the clinic

Fertility Lab Manager Essential Experience

• Significant experience within a fertility laboratory or embryology environment
• Strong understanding of IVF laboratory procedures and quality management systems
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within an embryology team
• Detailed understanding of HFEA regulations and laboratory compliance requirements
• Experience managing audits, SOPs and laboratory performance monitoring
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage sensitive conversations professionally
• Highly organised with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead effectively within a fast-paced clinical environment

Fertility Lab Manager Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant scientific subject
• HCPC registration preferred, or willingness to work towards registration
• Minimum 5 years' experience within a relevant embryology or fertility setting

Personal Qualities

• Calm, approachable and supportive leaders
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Resilient and solutions-focused
• Committed to high clinical and ethical standards
• Motivated by continuous improvement and team development