Human Anatomy Unit Deputy Manager

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

48,246 to 58,318 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

MED05956

Job locations

Fulham Palace Rd, London

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role 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. You will ideally have: 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.

What we are looking for

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.

Further information 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). Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role 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. You will ideally have: 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.

What we are looking for

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.

Further information 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).

Person Specification

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

Person Specification

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College London

Address

Fulham Palace Rd, London

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College London

Address

Fulham Palace Rd, London

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website