Laboratory Manager

Laboratory Manager (Embryology) Clinic-based Care Fertility, Tunbridge Wells

What you'll be doing

As Laboratory Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day running of our embryology service - managing and co-ordinating workloads, developing your team, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance are consistently achieved. You'll take ownership of regulatory requirements, quality management systems, and laboratory governance, supporting audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives. Most importantly, you'll help us deliver exceptional, patient-centred care every single day. You'll lead by example - calmly, confidently, and competently, even under pressure. As part of the clinic's leadership team, you'll contribute to performance, service development, and strategic direction, using data and insights to drive improved outcomes. Your role won't just be about oversight; you'll also support complex clinical cases and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide guidance when it really counts.

What we're looking for

• A senior HCPC-registered embryologist, ideally with Laboratory Manager experience
• A strong leader with proven experience managing and developing high-performing teams
• A clear, confident communicator who builds trust and collaboration
• Strong knowledge of quality management, regulatory compliance, and laboratory governance
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to best practice
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation

Why join Care Fertility?

• Work with cutting-edge technology, including Care Maps, genetic testing cycles, and advanced embryology techniques
• Get involved in research, R&D, and service development projects
• Represent Care at conferences and networking events as an ambassador
• Take ownership of key areas such as quality, procurement, training, cryostorage, or rota management
• Be part of a collaborative, expert team focused on delivering outstanding patient outcomes

Location & Benefits

This is a full-time role (5 days per week), including weekends on a rotational basis, based at Care Fertility Tunbridge Wells (TN4 9LL).

• Salary up to £78,000 (depending on experience)
• 33 days' annual leave (including public holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Additional benefits including retail discounts, wellbeing hub, and holiday trading

This post is subject to a DBS check.