Overview
Animal Facility Manager – The University of Edinburgh
Bioresearch & Veterinary Services (BVS) at the University of Edinburgh is seeking an Animal Facility Manager to manage a BVS animal facility.
Responsibilities
* Manage daily operations of the BVS small animal facilities
* Ensure high animal welfare, legislative compliance, and a positive work environment
* Provide expert advice to researchers and manage a technical team
* Maintain facility standards and promote the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement)
Qualifications
* Proven management experience in research animal facilities
* Strong understanding of relevant legislation and compliance including Health and Safety and Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act
* Excellent communication and advisory skills
* Ability to motivate and develop a technical team within a Culture of Care
* Expertise in promoting best practices in animal welfare and research support
Details
* Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum
* Open Ended (permanent)
* Full time: 35 Hours per week
What you can expect
* A competitive salary of £41,064 - £48,822 per annum
* An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work
* To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
* Comprehensive staff benefits, including holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options
Additional information
* Right to work in the UK required; the University cannot sponsor international workers for a Skilled Worker visa
* Closing date for applications: 10 October 2025; Interviews w/c 21 October 2025
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