Training Facilities Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Training Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations veterinary training facility in Co Meath.

This is a varied role combining facilities management, health and safety, laboratory operations, team leadership and commercial development. The successful candidate will ensure the facility operates safely and efficiently while supporting high-quality veterinary training and driving business growth. This role would suit someone who has ran a veterinary practice.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation, maintenance and upkeep of the training facility.
• Oversee equipment, stock control, procurement, suppliers and facility budgets.
• Manage laboratory operations, including the handling, storage and disposal of biological materials.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, biosafety protocols and relevant Irish and EU regulations.
• Maintain risk assessments, safety procedures, audit records and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate training room and laboratory preparation, equipment readiness and instructor support.
• Lead and develop facility staff, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to increase facility utilisation, course bookings and commercial revenue.
• Build relationships with external training providers, veterinary organisations and industry partners.
• Collaborate with international teams to maintain consistent standards and improve operations.

Job Requirements

Essential:

• Relevant qualification in Facilities Management, Biology, Veterinary Technology, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum three years’ experience in site operations, facilities management or a similar role.
• Experience with laboratory operations, biological materials or technical facilities.
• Good knowledge of health and safety, regulatory compliance and hazardous waste management.
• Proven team leadership, budget management and organisational skills.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and project management abilities.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Flexibility to travel and occasionally work outside standard hours.

Desirable:

• Experience in veterinary, medical, pharmaceutical or life sciences environments.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, biosafety or facilities management qualifications.
• Veterinary nursing experience or knowledge of veterinary dental equipment.
• Experience in business development, facility hire or revenue growth.
• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement training.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of €60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Health insurance and company pension.
• 20 days’ annual leave plus public holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Travel allowances and performance-based incentives.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, organised and commercially minded manager who can balance operational excellence, safety compliance and team leadership while helping grow a specialist veterinary training facility.

For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Debbie Sweeney or call Osborne Recruitment on 041 986 5058 or email at debbie.sweeney@osborne.ie

If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format.
If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. 
Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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