Group Leader - Animal Care This is a full-time, permanent role working daily on site at our Hillcrest site in Belton, just outside of Loughborough. Perform all duties of a Senior Technician Teach animal care skills and techniques to new technicians Oversee and suggest improvements in the work and procedural compliance of animal technicians assigned to their group Ensure animal and cage observation requirements are met daily Assure compliance with assigned inventory levels colony levels and production goals Assure compliance with meeting reporting deadlines of colony and inventory information Coordinate and oversee the shipping of animals without supervision Perform other duties as assigned by management Continually monitor, practice and enforce proper biosecurity concerns Assist supervisor in developing and maintaining employee work schedules for their assigned rooms Assist supervisor in addressing employee disciplinary and performance issues Assist with the preparation of yearly reviews and PMD’s (Performance Management Development). Must have all the qualifications of a Senior Animal Technician and be able to: Have and practice good/strong leadership and human relations skills Participate in regular staff meetings Strong interpersonal skills are required to interface with teammates Assists with coordination of training/development/mentoring of personnel Work with a minimum level of supervision Evaluate the work of others in an impartial manner Work in a standing position that will require bending and stretching of arms and legs Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Competency Level IV required in Training Record Understand and utilization of R.A.T.S (Recognize, Act, Tell, Sustain) Understand and ensure AAALAC requirements are being followed Evaluation of staff utilizing the Technician Advancement Program (TAP) We offer benefits including: Competitive Salary Generous holiday allowance Auto enrolment into company pension scheme Option to enrol into private healthcare, dentalcare and more Retail discounts Cycle to work scheme Much more LI-LV1