UBS Training and Competency Supervisor

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is seeking an experienced animal technician for its Biomedical Services. This position involves developing and delivering training to technicians and researchers, alongside providing competency assessments and supervisory support. Ideal candidates will have a Home Office Licence and a Level 3 qualification in Animal Technology, along with strong supervisory skills. The role offers a competitive salary plus an additional pay supplement.

Qualifications

• Experienced in a designated establishment with laboratory animals, including supervisory level.
• Completed Home Office Licence module categories A - C.
• Experience delivering individual and group training sessions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver staff training programmes.
• Competency assessment of technicians and researchers.
• Maintain accurate training records and provide supervisory support.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Training experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work to deadlines

Versatility

Education

Home Office Licence

Institute of Animal Technology Level 3 qualification

Job description

University Biomedical Services (UBS) are seeking an experienced animal technician, with supervisory and training experience, for a position based in Cambridge.

You will work alongside the Training Team, Named Training and Competency Officers (NTCOs) and biofacility NACWOs, from across UBS, to develop practical and theory training, to be delivered to technicians and researchers within UBS facilities. Your duties will include development and delivery of theory and practical staff training programmes within the biofacilities, competency assessment of technicians and researchers, development and maintenance of accurate training records, as well as providing supervisory support within facilities as required.

You will have a good level of general education and hold a Home Office Licence with successful completion of Home Office Licence module categories A - C. You must have extensive experience of working in a designated establishment with laboratory animals including at supervisory level, and ideally will have completed an Institute of Animal Technology Level 3 qualification. Preferably, you will have experience delivering individual and/or group training sessions. An honest, conscientious approach, the ability to work to deadlines with attention to detail and the ability to carry out a number of versatile tasks are essential.

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.

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Informal enquiries and enquiries regarding the application process are welcomed and should be directed to: UBS recruitment team: [e-mail]

Please quote reference AQ46154 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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