Animal Technician (Multiple posts)
Join to apply for the Animal Technician (Multiple posts) role at University of Nottingham. We are excited to be expanding our animal care team by recruiting two permanent, full‑time Animal Technicians. The successful candidate will be passionate about animal welfare and research excellence and will join an ambitious, forward‑thinking and vibrant multi‑species, multi‑site team at a leading research university.
Salary: £24,727 to £27,720 per annum pro‑rate depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Area: Bio‑Support Unit
Location: UK (Other)
Closing Date: Thursday 04 December 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: MED211725X1
Responsibilities:
* Take independent responsibility for the welfare of the animals in their care.
* Contribute to the training of trainee and research staff as required.
* Ensure effective liaison with and support of Nottingham’s research community, advising on welfare requirements and the 3Rs (replacement, reduction and refinement).
Qualifications:
* Hold the Institute for Animal Technology Level 2 Diploma or have equivalent experience.
* Good communication and organisational skills.
* Demonstrate a vocational and responsible approach to working with animals.
Employment type: Full‑time (36.25 hours per week)
Seniority level: Entry level
Job function: Other
Industries: Research Services
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For more information on the valuable work undertaken within the facility: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/animalresearch/index.aspx
We welcome applications from UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page for details.
Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success and enriches life on campus. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and the first university to have achieved the Athena Swan Gold Award.
Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.
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