Technical Team Manager (Bio-Resources)

Technical Team Manager (Bio-Resources)

School of Applied Sciences

• Location: Brighton - Moulsecoomb


• Salary: £36,636 to £39,906 per annum


• Closing Date: Monday 18 May 2026


• Interview Date: To be confirmed


• Reference: AP6044-26-074

Are you a looking to further your career in Technical services? Do you have experience in animal science, attention to detail and great interpersonal skills?

The School of Applied Sciences specialises in research and education in the fields of Biology, Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Ecology and Conservation, Geography, and Environment. This diversity provides a rich environment to tackle global problems using multidisciplinary approaches.

We are recruiting a Technical Team Manager to their Bio-Resources unit to oversee operations and compliance of this specialist animal unit. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but established team, where you will ensure the safe and efficient day to day running of the facility, delivery of staff and student training, and act as the Home Office Liaison Contact, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation. The successful candidate will be expected to be able to operate independently under the guidance of the Senior Technical Manager and ensure the continued development of the team and facility. In order to be successful in this role you should have:

• An IAT level 2 Diploma and IAT accredited NACWO status


• Practical knowledge and experience of specific techniques, skills and material related to the subject area


• Knowledge of current health and safety legislation related to the relevant subject area


• Experience of planning and progressing work activities and managing and prioritising workloads, using initiative and independent judgement

The university provides both in-house and external training on a range of skills and topics, and we encourage the ongoing development of all staff members and the University is a signatory of the Technicians Commitment. This role benefits from 30 days annual leave (from Sept), in addition to all bank holidays, and an additional closure period between Christmas and New year.

This post is full-time (37.0 hours per week); however we do welcome applications from people seeking to job share. For full details of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification, and for further information please email T.M.Pharmacy@brighton.ac.uk, adding job reference AP6016 in the subject line.

It is currently planned that this role will start on or around 17^th of August.

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Are you a looking to further your career in Technical services? Do you have experience in animal science, attention to detail and great interpersonal skills?
The School of Applied Sciences specialises in research and education in the fields of Biology, Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Ecology and Conservation, Geography, and Environment. This diversity provides a rich environment to tackle global problems using multidisciplinary approaches.
We are recruiting a Technical Team Manager to their Bio-Resources unit to oversee operations and compliance of this specialist animal unit. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but established team, where you will ensure the safe and efficient day to day running of the facility, delivery of staff and student training, and act as the Home Office Liaison Contact, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation. The successful candidate will be expected to be able to operate independently under the guidance of the Senior Technical Manager and ensure the continued development of the team and facility. In order to be successful in this role you should have:
o An IAT level 2 Diploma and IAT accredited NACWO status
o practical knowledge and experience of specific techniques, skills and material related to the subject area
o Knowledge of current health and safety legislation related to the relevant subject area
o Experience of planning and progressing work activities and managing and prioritising workloads, using initiative and independent judgement
The university provides both in-house and external training on a range of skills and topics, and we encourage the ongoing development of all staff members and the University is a signatory of the Technicians Commitment. This role benefits from 30 days annual leave (from Sept), in addition to all bank holidays, and an additional closure period between Christmas and New year.