Unit Operations Manager
2 days ago
Job Description:
Unit Operations ManagerLocation: Waltham Petcare Science Institute, full-time on-site 5/2
Salary: £42,000 - £52,000 pa (depending on the experience) + 12% Bonus
Fixed-term contract 12 months
Unit Operations Manager will lead and develop teams across 1–2 animal units, ensuring high standards of welfare, safety, and research quality while driving operational performance and continuous improvement.
What are we looking for?- Educated to Degree level in a scientific discipline - this is an essential requirement.
- R&D or Operations background.
- Line manager and people leadership experience with proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
- A proven ability to build strong collaborative partnerships.
- Confidence in handling and analysing performance data.
- Provide great line management for a team of up to 25 people, across 1 or 2 units.
- Accountability for Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental standards on the units.
- Ensure the highest standards of animal welfare and care on all animal units.
- Support the delivery of the research plan, and optimise the quality of data generated in research studies.
- Actively monitor the delivery and effectiveness of Waltham standards and operational KPIs.
- Own and manage continuous improvement projects on the areas of unit Quality, Safety, Environment & Animal Welfare.
- Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
- Join a purpose-driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
- An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.
Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here
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