Senior Building and Facilities Manager

This high-profile and strategically important role sits at the heart of a major new development that will bring together the Jenner Institute, the Pandemic Sciences Institute, and the Oxford Vaccine Group. Due for completion in November 2027, the Plot B2 Building will house the Cyrus Poonawalla Vaccines Research Building, featuring cutting-edge laboratory and office space, including Containment Level 2 and 3 laboratories, as well as shared spaces designed to encourage collaboration across disciplines.

 

As Senior Building and Facilities Manager, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring the successful operational readiness of the building. Working closely with senior stakeholders, including the Operational Readiness Steering Group, you will contribute to laboratory planning, equipment procurement, and fit-out, and coordinate the efficient migration of research staff and activities. You will help define and implement the programs of work that will underpin building operations, ensuring a smooth transition to occupancy.

 

In this role, you will lead the setup and ongoing strategic operation of the Plot B2 Building, overseeing all aspects of building readiness, facilities management, and service delivery to support advanced medical research. You will manage key functions including infrastructure handover, laboratory fit-out, maintenance, soft services, health and safety, compliance, and stakeholder coordination across multiple departments. With direct responsibility for staff, budgets, contracts, and emergency planning, you will ensure the building operates efficiently, safely, and in alignment with the evolving needs of its research users.

 

To be successful, you will hold a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject and have significant experience managing complex research buildings, including those with Containment Level 2 and 3 laboratories. You will demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with a proven track record in setting up operational procedures, leading teams, managing procurement processes, and maintaining health and safety compliance. Proficiency in building management systems and Microsoft applications, as well as a strong understanding of the diverse needs of research groups, is also essential.

 

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.

 

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 31 December 2027 and is funded by the Estates PEA for PB2 capital project.

 

Only applications received before 12 midday on 13 August 2025 will be considered. Interviews will be held on the 27 and 28 August 2025.

 

Please quote 180614 on all correspondence.

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