Laboratory Manager

Salary: £64,914 to £74,587 Per Annum Including London Weighting

Type: Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 09 March 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: PPS-0029-25

An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen for a Laboratory Manager, with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to team-working, to join the Pathobiology and Population Sciences Department, located at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) Hawkshead campus (near Potters Bar). The major focus of the role will be in leading and shaping the future direction and success of the Diagnostic Laboratories which provide specialist veterinary diagnostic and research laboratory services for the RVC's Queen Mother Hospital for Small Animals (Europe's largest small animal referral hospital), as well as national and international veterinary practices and institutions. This role has important responsibilities in staff and resource management of all Diagnostic Laboratory services, and fully supporting the RVC in its clinical, teaching, and research missions.

The laboratory provides clients with an expert-led diagnostic, research, and second opinion service. This is an exciting time to join the RVC in a significant leadership role to develop strategy and services of the Diagnostic Laboratories. As part of this, the post holder will oversee the integration of digital pathology technology and new digital workflows following the recent LIMS implementation.

Applicants should have a degree or equivalent qualification in a biosciences-related subject, evidence of further relevant training, and management skills training. This is a full-time post.

The post holder will be responsible for the direction and day-to-day operational management of the Diagnostic Laboratories, including a large budget and team of technical and clerical staff. Ensuring appropriate and cost-effective purchasing arrangements for equipment and materials, effective staff recruitment, and the delivery of training to staff within the Laboratories to ensure continuity of service at all times.

We offer a generous reward package including:

• Competitive and attractive pension package
• Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and concessionary days) pro-rata
• Free membership to the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga, and Pilates classes included)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
• A range of family-friendly policies, including adoption, maternity, and paternity pay and leave

For further details or an informal discussion, please contact Dr. Jonathan Williams, Head of Pathology ( 0 / ).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.