Deputy Animal Facility Manager

This post is full time and open ended. Relocation support will be provided where appropriate.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 572 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have risen in the Times Higher Education World University rankings for the 2nd year in a row climbing up 6 places. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

The University of Glasgow is recruiting a number of exciting positions to support world-class research and ensure the care and welfare of laboratory animals.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for new Deputy Animal Facility Manager to provide support to the Facility Manager, allocating work, supervising and training technical staff within one of the Biological Services facilities.

You will be responsible for the safe use and maintenance of all capital equipment and provide comprehensive technical support and advice to researchers using the facility.

You will be expected to communicate directly with researchers to provide a professional, supportive service that promotes the 3R’s and best practise in animal welfare. You will also undertake regulated procedures on animals in accordance with a Home Office licence as required.

Apply online at:

https://my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=106310

Closing Date: 17 April 2023

Please note: this is a readvertisement. Previous applicants need not apply.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1. A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2. An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3. A flexible approach to working.
4. A commitment to support your health and wellbeing https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

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