Senior Building and Facilities Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join our dedicated, professional and friendly Facilities team at the Centre for Human Genetics within the Nuffield Department of Medicine. This is a unique opportunity to develop the facilities and building operations within a growing and world-leading clinical research department.

The Building for Genomic Medicine comprises approximately 6,500sqm of laboratory and office space for the delivery of world-leading research into the genetics and structural biology of human diseases. It houses over 600 building users, across three units.

The successful candidate will be expected to lead the strategic and operational delivery of building and facilities management services for the CHG building, overseeing the provision of first-class research environment for all building occupants. Managing a team of 14, with 3 direct line reports, you will be responsible for both hard and soft facilities services, including lab support, facilities administration, and glass wash and goods in activities.

In collaboration with the unit Business Managers and Head of Space and Capital Projects, you will support the delivery of the strategic development plans, ensuring appropriate facilities and lab provision to meet the demands of world-leading research.  You will also engage with delivery of organisational development strategies for building and facilities provision in CHG building and NDM more broadly. You will play a significant role in identifying and implementing change programmes to ensure the delivery of efficient and cost-effective building management services, including supporting annual budget setting.

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrable and significant experience of building and facilities management at a senior level, including experience of project management in a scientific environment, as well as an understanding of engineering infrastructure in scientific facilities You will have effective team management and leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing at all levels, being proficient in creating technical reports.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

This position is offered full time on a permanent contract.

Only applications received before 12 midday on Wednesday 12th June 2024 will be considered.

Please quote 173012 on all correspondence.

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