This is a people‑first leadership role. You don’t need to join us as a technical expert — we’ll train you. What matters most is your ability to lead, motivate, coach and develop others in a regulated production environment.

We are seeking a confident, resilient Team Leader to guide a team working in a high‑standard barrier rodent production facility. This is a hands‑on, visible leadership role, working alongside your team on a daily basis.

Key ResponsibilitiesLead & Develop People

• Inspire, support and develop a team of animal technicians working with rodents
• Set clear expectations around behaviour, performance and accountability
• Foster a positive, inclusive and psychologically safe team culture
• Address people and performance issues early, fairly and constructively
• Actively coach team members and support their training and development

Drive Operational Excellence

• Coordinate daily and weekly workloads to meet production and animal welfare standards
• Monitor staffing, training needs and workload distribution, adapting plans as needed
• Maintain exceptional barrier practice, routines and cleanliness
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, training records, regulatory standards and internal quality systems

Be a Visible, Hands‑On Leader

• Spend the majority of your time in the barrier facility, working alongside the team
• Act as the first point of escalation for operational, welfare or people‑related issues
• Lead by example in professionalism, safety and attention to detail

Collaborate & Improve

• Work closely with peer Team Leaders and managers to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations
• Support audits, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute ideas to improve efficiency, quality and team engagement

What We’re Looking For

• Experience leading, supervising or influencing people in an operational, production or regulated environment
• Confidence to have honest conversations and make fair, balanced decisions
• Calm, consistent and resilient leadership, especially under pressure
• A genuine passion for developing people — not just managing tasks
• Strong communication skills, integrity and self‑awareness

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience in laboratory animal care, technical production or regulated environments
• (Full training will be provided.)

Why Join Us?

• People‑focused leadership role with real impact
• Full technical training and ongoing support
• Stable, weekday‑focused working hours
• Opportunity to contribute to world‑class scientific research