Human Anatomy Unit Deputy Manager
Imperial College London
London, W6 8RFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£48,246 to £58,318
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 November 2026
23 days leftJob description
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the leadership and day-to-day operation of Imperial's Human Anatomy Unit. Working closely with t...
Support the leadership and operational management of a multidisciplinary anatomical services facility.
Supervise and support a dedicated technical team, ensuring the effective planning and delivery of teaching and operational activities.
Coordinate the preparation and delivery of anatomy, clinical skills and pathology teaching sessions.
Ensure compliance with the Human Tissue Act 2004, Human Tissue Authority (HTA) standards, health and safety legislation, and institutional policies.
Oversee the maintenance, development and efficient use of teaching facilities, equipment and resources.
Work collaboratively with academic, professional services and external partners to support a high-quality learning experience.
Contribute to service development, continuous improvement initiatives and operational planning across the Unit.
Are you an experienced anatomy, laboratory or technical services professional looking to take the next step as a Human Anatomy Unit Deputy and Lab Manager?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the leadership and day-to-day operation of Imperial's Human Anatomy Unit. Working closely with the Human Anatomy Unit Manager, you will help ensure the delivery of high-quality anatomical, clinical skills and pathology teaching facilities that support undergraduate, postgraduate, external education and research activities.
What you would be doing
We are seeking an organised, proactive and collaborative individual with experience of working in a technical, laboratory, anatomy or clinical skills environment.
As the Human Anatomy Unit Deputy and Lab Manager, you will:
- Support the leadership and operational management of a multidisciplinary anatomical services facility.
- Supervise and support a dedicated technical team, ensuring the effective planning and delivery of teaching and operational activities.
- Coordinate the preparation and delivery of anatomy, clinical skills and pathology teaching sessions.
- Ensure compliance with the Human Tissue Act 2004, Human Tissue Authority (HTA) standards, health and safety legislation, and institutional policies.
- Oversee the maintenance, development and efficient use of teaching facilities, equipment and resources.
- Work collaboratively with academic, professional services and external partners to support a high-quality learning experience.
- Contribute to service development, continuous improvement initiatives and operational planning across the Unit.
- The post holder should hold a degree in Anatomy, Biological Sciences, or a related scientific discipline, or possess an equivalent vocational qualification or substantial relevant teaching laboratory-based experience.
- Experience working at a senior technical level in an Anatomy teaching laboratory or similar environment
- Experience in line management.
- Experience in supervising staff, students, and groups
- Experience in training staff
- Experience in implementing HR protocols
- Experience in utilising IT packages
- Experience in providing management and information reports.
- Experience in Quality management and inventory management practices
- Working knowledge and experience of HTA regulations
- Experience in designing and implementing SOPs and HTA documents
- Working Knowledge of developing and implementing Health and Safety Regulations and Legislation
Working knowledge of chemical, hazardous waste, and environmental safety
What we can offer you
- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
- Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes).
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), open-ended role based at Charing Cross Campus.
If you require any further details about the role, please contact: [Rachael Waddington- [r.waddington'imperial.ac.uk].
Imperial's Human Anatomy Unit at our Charing Cross campus.
- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
- Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes).
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Qualifications
Essential
- The post holder should hold a degree in Anatomy, Biological Sciences, or a related scientific
- discipline, or possess an equivalent vocational qualification or substantial relevant teaching
- laboratory-based experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working at a senior technical level in an Anatomy teaching laboratory or similar
- environment
- Experience in line management
- Experience in supervising staff, students, and groups
- Experience in training staff
- Experience in implementing HR protocols
Desirable
- Experience in embalming human donors for Anatomical Examination
- Experience of prosecting
- Working experience in the protocols and processes associated with the receipt, processing
- curation, and disposition of human anatomical donations for educational purposes
How to apply
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First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
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