Licencing Support Officer

Overall Purpose of the Job:

Working closely with the Compliance and Licensing Manager, the role holder will be responsible for managing licence applications to the Animals in Science regulatory Unit and associated training and compliance matters. This will include the correct drafting and submission of all applications for new personal and project licences and amendments for Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body (AWERB) review and subsequent submission to the Animals in Science Regulatory Unit (ASRU). They will also be expected to participate in the role of Named Training and Competency Officer (NTCO) in managing the training and competency for all those working with animals at the University of Manchester under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act, 1986 (ASPA) as well as undertaking regulated procedures as deemed necessary.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Ian Millar

Email: ian.d.millar@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support: jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Successful candidates may be subject to pre-employment screening carried out on our behalf by a third party. The offer of employment will be dependent on the successful candidate passing that screening. Whilst you will be required to provide express consent at a later stage, by continuing with your application now you acknowledge that you are aware that such screening will take place, and agree to take part in the process

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