Overview

You will manage the project, fully supported by leading academic experts within University of Nottingham's School of Veterinary Medicine and Science and Nottingham University Business School. You will be employed by the University of Nottingham but be part of the RCVS Knowledge team, working at the RCVS Knowledge central London offices at least one day a week, with flexibility to work remotely for some of the time. Working directly with RCVS Knowledge's Head of Quality Improvement, you will create, test and deliver a QI model to enhance the running of veterinary practice, while considering commercial requirements and clinical challenges. You will interact regularly with RCVS Knowledge's subject matter and marketing and communications teams. You will be supported by staff at the University of Nottingham to conduct high quality research. You will be actively mentored, with £2,000 pa for training, combined with KTP management and commercial training. The KTP offers a highly competitive salary package, with UoN committed to providing employment support to help staff reach their full potential. You will have access to the resources of UoN and a range of benefits and rewards, including staff discounts, travel schemes and an attractive pension scheme.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, development and implementation of an evidence-based quality improvement (QI) model for the veterinary sector, initially in farm practice and expanding more widely.
• Manage the project in collaboration with academic partners and stakeholders across veterinary organisations and practice groups.
• Test and deliver QI methods that are applicable within clinical veterinary settings while considering commercial requirements and challenges.
• Engage with RCVS Knowledge’s subject matter, marketing and communications teams; coordinate with University staff to conduct high-quality research.
• Be actively mentored and develop professional skills through targeted training and development opportunities.

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum of a master’s degree with a research component in veterinary medicine/science, veterinary nursing, QI, behaviour change, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with and coordinating a range of stakeholders; experience in project management.
• Background in an applied clinical veterinary or agricultural setting and some experience of teaching or development of teaching courses is desirable.

Details

• Salary: £44,000–£48,000 per year
• Permanent/fixed-term status; full-time
• Location: based in London; travel approximately 1 day per week to London or elsewhere as required; hybrid working arrangement not accepted
• Closing Date: Wednesday 01 October 2025
• Reference MED222525

How to apply

We invite applications for a self-starting individual to drive an exciting partnership to identify, develop and implement an evidence-based quality improvement (QI) model for application into the veterinary sector. Further details: informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Marnie Brennan (marnie.brennan@nottingham.ac.uk) or Dr Sarah Hewitt (sarah.hewitt3@nottingham.ac.uk). Applications sent directly to these email addresses should follow the official application process.