Facilities & Operations Manager

Department/Location: Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience

This is an opportune time to join a large, welcoming and inclusive Department with an exceptional international record in teaching and research. The Facilities and Operations Manager will be part of the Department's senior management team and is responsible primarily for the management and operations of the physical infrastructure and facilities in the Anatomy and Physiology Buildings, and associated staff. They will be required to work on site and interact effectively with a wide range of professional services staff, academics, students, and contractors.

We are seeking a versatile individual with excellent problem-solving skills, as well as a collaborative and hands-on approach to their work. The successful candidate will have a strong Building Management and/or Laboratory and Facilities background and significant staff management experience.

Please refer to the Further Particulars for a full list of the essential skills and experience required for the role.

The appointment is offered on a permanent, full-time basis.

For informal enquiries please contact Daniella Peluso-White, Departmental Administrator (pdnadmin@pdn.cam.ac.uk).

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On the online form, in the suitability for the role section, you should explain the reasons for your application and how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirements of the role. Please also include in your application a short statement on what Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity means to you. The full contact details for two referees should be provided, one of whom should be your current line manager. Please note that we will assume that you are happy for us to approach your referees at any stage, unless you indicate otherwise in the space provided on the form.

Closing date: 18 November 2025.

Interviews will be held during W/C 1 December 2025.

Please quote reference PM47743 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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