Training & Competency Lead — 3Rs & ASPA Governance

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave 29 days + holidays

Flexible working

Job summary

The University of Manchester on Oxford Road is seeking a Named Training & Competency Officer (NTCO), NIO & 3Rs Manager to lead training, competency governance and 3Rs strategies within the Biological Services Facility.

You will collaborate with NTCOs, NIOs, NACWOs and licensed researchers to uphold animal welfare, regulatory excellence and research integrity across FBMH, organising accredited in vivo training and maintaining auditable records.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 and associated statutory responsibilities
• Substantial practical experience in in vivo biomedical research techniques and animal care standards
• Demonstrated commitment to animal welfare and practical application of the 3Rs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to train, assess, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• A proven track record of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of statutory Named Persons and technical specialists
• Degree in a relevant life sciences discipline or equivalent demonstrable professional experience

Responsibilities

• Fulfilling statutory duties as NTCO and NIO under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA)
• Managing the assessment, continuous professional development, and auditable record-keeping of competence for all personal licence holders and animal care staff
• Serving as 3Rs Manager and Lead for the Experimental Support Group, embedding Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement across all projects
• Organising and delivering accredited training courses in in vivo experimental techniques and regulatory licensing
• Contributing expert guidance to the Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body (AWERB) on project reviews, procedural standards, and licence compliance

Skills

ASPA knowledge

In vivo techniques

3Rs implementation

Training & assessment

Stakeholder collaboration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in life sciences

PhD desirable

Job description

The University of Manchester on Oxford Road is seeking a Named Training & Competency Officer (NTCO), NIO & 3Rs Manager to lead training, competency governance and 3Rs strategies within the Biological Services Facility.

You will collaborate with NTCOs, NIOs, NACWOs and licensed researchers to uphold animal welfare, regulatory excellence and research integrity across FBMH, organising accredited in vivo training and maintaining auditable records.