Laboratory Animal Facilities Manager

Sequani; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Herefordshire countryside is seeking a Laboratory Animal Facilities Manager. This dynamic role offers a chance to lead a team dedicated to high standards of animal care and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will bring leadership experience and a background in highly regulated environments, ensuring the facility operates efficiently and effectively. With a focus on quality and customer service, this organization offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Join a passionate team making a real difference in animal welfare and scientific research!

Benefits

Health cash plan with 24hr GP support

Life insurance policy for 4x annual salary

Corporate gym memberships

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing high-performing teams.
• Strong expertise in capacity management and budget compilation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Animal Facility.
• Ensure compliance with animal care standards and regulations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Capacity Management

Budget Management

Compliance with Regulations

Animal Care Standards

Continuous Improvement

Education

Institute of Animal Technology (IAT) qualifications

Relevant educational credentials

Job description

Laboratory Animal Facilities Manager

Permanent

Ledbury, Herefordshire

37.5hrs per week

Sequani is a contract research organisation based in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside. We conduct regulatory safety testing to help make the world a safer place.

As a Gold Investors in People organisation, we are confident that we can offer a varied role, together with a good range of company benefits and excellent career progression. Our customers frequently complement us on our friendly, professional, and high-quality service and we inject commitment and purpose into everything we do.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Animal Facilities Manager to join our team at Sequani Limited in Ledbury, Herefordshire. As the Animal Facilities Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our animal facilities.

The primary functions of the Laboratory Animal Sciences (LAS) department are to implement and ensure adherence to the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, and to guarantee that all work is conducted in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).

LAS comprises several distinct animal facilities, each with a specific focus based on species and/or study type. The LAS team is made up of staff across various grades and levels of experience. Unlike many other establishments in the industry, our team members receive extensive cross-training and are proficient in a wide range of techniques and procedures across all species housed within the facilities.

What we can offer you:

We are a small friendly company with an unrivalled focus on Quality and Customer service. We pride ourselves in offering competitive salaries and benefits. We offer a Health cash plan, including 24hr GP support line. A life insurance policy for 4x your annual salary, as well as local and countrywide corporate gym memberships. We also have an employee discount scheme to cover all your shopping and holiday discounts needs.

Role Overview:

The role is responsible for providing strategic direction and effective leadership to the designated Animal Facility, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives. A key focus of the position is to foster a culture where the highest standards of animal care, quality, compliance, and safety are consistently maintained and demonstrated across all operations.

What we’re looking for:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader with a proven track record in developing high-performing teams. You should be able to motivate, inspire, and drive innovation and continuous improvement across the facility. Strong expertise in capacity management within an animal facility, along with the ability to compile and manage budgets, is essential.

A background in highly regulated environments is crucial, with a strong understanding of relevant regulations and legislation, including (but not limited to) the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act. The ideal candidate will also hold Institute of Animal Technology (IAT) qualifications or other relevant educational credentials.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience working with leadership teams to develop strategic growth and development plans.
• Active participation in external bodies related to Laboratory Animal Services.

For a full breakdown of responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Join our passionate team at the forefront of animal welfare and scientific research - apply now and help make a real difference!