Animal Technician

10 hours ago

Manchester M PL, United Kingdom University of Manchester Full time

Overall Purpose

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Animal Technician to join our Biological Services Facility team. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert care for animals in our research facility while delivering exceptional service to all users. You will hold or work towards holding a personal licence, following established processes and procedures to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare.

About the Team

At the University of Manchester, we are committed to research excellence and positive global impact. We recognise that some research may involve animals, but only when essential and conducted with the highest ethical standards. Our Biological Services Facility team works collaboratively to support groundbreaking research while prioritising animal welfare at every stage.

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.

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 be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

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

Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: BSF enquiries

Email:

General enquiries:

Email:

Technical support:

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.

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