Unit Operations Manager (FTC 14 months)

Job Description:

Location: 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 14 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.

• 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.

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