BRF Licencing Manager

This is a temporary (1 year) position on Crick Terms and Conditions of employment. The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.

About the role

The post holder will work within the Licencing and Compliance Team, holding responsibility for compliance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA), Home Office requirements and international best practice, while supporting the effective delivery of the licencing activities including managing a subset of new project licence applications and handling processes within the lifespan of projects. The role combines regulatory advice and hands-on service around project licences delivery to enable high-quality science. The post holder will work independently, with a minimum of supervision, reporting regularly to senior BRF management and liaising with the Francis Crick Institute Scientists and BRF staff at various levels.

What you will be doing

• Managing the lifecycle of project licences, supporting the drafting, submission and renewal of licences to ensure high-quality and timely applications.
• Providing those working with research animals with expert guidance on regulatory requirements, licence interpretation and compliance under ASPA.
• Managing licensing records and supporting regulatory reporting, including standard condition 18 reports, returns, retrospective reviews and assessments.

About you

• A degree qualification or equivalent experience in a related science field.
• An interest in biomedical research and a willingness to work with animals and develop knowledge and understanding of the research programs at the Crick, of the Crick’s objectives, policies, practices and aims.
• Sound knowledge of ASPA 1986 and Home Office licensing requirements and good knowledge of the ethical requirements of research using live animals.
• Skilled interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with and provide authoritative advice to a range of internal & external stakeholders.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and multitask to meet defined and conflicting deadlines, fluctuations in function and resource availability to deliver the expected standards required working under minimum supervision.
• Ability to generate and maintain accurate records with an ability to analyse ambiguous data and concepts rigorously.

About Working at the Crick

Our values: Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture! We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently. We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences.

We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we will make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: weronika.kucala@crick.ac.uk

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:

• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
• Health & Well-being: 24/7 GP consultation services, occupational health services and mental health support programs, eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
• Work-Life Balance: Back-up care for dependents, childcare support allowance, annual leave purchase options, Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.
• Perks: Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts, subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.