13047 - Animal Facility Manager
| Posting date: | 08 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,064 to £48,822 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 October 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 13047 |
Summary
Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum
Bioresearch & Veterinary Services (BVS)
Open Ended (permanent)
Full time: 35 Hours per week
Bioresearch & Veterinary Services is seeking an Animal Facility Manager to manage a BVS animal facility at the University of Edinburgh.
The Opportunity:
Join the University of Edinburgh as a Facility Manager in our Bioresearch & Veterinary Services (BVS) small animal, facilities. You'll manage daily operations, ensuring high animal welfare, legislative compliance, and a positive work environment. Key responsibilities include providing expert advice to researchers, managing a technical team, and maintaining facility standards. The role requires relevant qualifications, experience in management within research animal facilities, and strong communication skills. Be part of a dynamic environment, supporting cutting-edge research while promoting the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement) and embodying our CARE values
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed for the job:
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
Bioresearch & Veterinary Services (BVS)
Open Ended (permanent)
Full time: 35 Hours per week
Bioresearch & Veterinary Services is seeking an Animal Facility Manager to manage a BVS animal facility at the University of Edinburgh.
The Opportunity:
Join the University of Edinburgh as a Facility Manager in our Bioresearch & Veterinary Services (BVS) small animal, facilities. You'll manage daily operations, ensuring high animal welfare, legislative compliance, and a positive work environment. Key responsibilities include providing expert advice to researchers, managing a technical team, and maintaining facility standards. The role requires relevant qualifications, experience in management within research animal facilities, and strong communication skills. Be part of a dynamic environment, supporting cutting-edge research while promoting the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement) and embodying our CARE values
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed for the job:
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