BSU Manager

1 month ago

Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom University of Exeter Full time

This new full-time role is available immediately on a permanent basis.

Summary of the role

The University of Exeter is seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join its Biological Research Facilities team as a BSU Manager / NAWCO. This is a critical role that requires a strong understanding of animal husbandry, biosecurity, and facility management.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing one or more of the University's BSU facilities, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare and compliance with relevant legislation. They will also be responsible for operational management, delivery of training, health and safety, facility maintenance, biosecurity, and security of their facility.

The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of rodent housing systems, equipment, and BSU infrastructure and biosecurity. They will also be a competent PIL operative and will use this to support research in the facilities, including with competency assessments of PIL Holders and Animal Technicians with the NTCO.

The role holder will also hold the position of Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer (NACWO) and will assist in ensuring that the requirements of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 are met and that the highest standards of animal welfare are maintained at all times within the facilities.

The University of Exeter is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and is committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of its community are supported to thrive. The successful candidate will be part of a team that is dedicated to delivering high-quality research and education.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage one or more of the University's BSU facilities
  • Ensure the highest standards of animal welfare and compliance with relevant legislation
  • Operational management, delivery of training, health and safety, facility maintenance, biosecurity, and security of their facility
  • Hold the position of Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer (NACWO)
  • Assist in ensuring that the requirements of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 are met

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of rodent housing systems, equipment, and BSU infrastructure and biosecurity
  • Competent PIL operative
  • Ability to form productive working relationships with other technical and professional services staff, stakeholders, and suppliers
  • Commitment to personal and professional development

Benefits

  • 41 days leave per year
  • Options for flexible working
  • Numerous discounts at leading retailers
  • Onsite gyms on all of our campus' and a cycle to work scheme
  • Sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy

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