Laboratory Facilities Manager - 12 month FTC

As a Laboratory Manager, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining safe and effective operations of several laboratories and facilities at Cody Technology Park, Farnborough, Hampshire.
You'll be responsible for the coordination and deconfliction of facilities and equipment with internal and external customers and contractors.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for supporting the delivery of research and project based facilities, including efficient delivery, quality, applying appropriate cost control whilst meeting security, governance and business requirements
• Maintain compliance with H&S, security, accreditation and audit requirements, ensuring risk assessments, COSHH assessments, hazard logs, first aid provisions and governance documentation remain up to date
• Oversee test and measurement equipment across multiple laboratories, including calibration, maintenance, PAT testing, asset tracking and lifecycle management
• Manage facility operations, arrange contractors for local works, ensure specialist protective equipment is available and maintained, and oversee specialist facility processes
• Support procurement activities, raise purchase orders in line with JOSCAR and vendor controls, specify and acquire new equipment, and deliver internal change projects of varying size and complexity
• Conduct inspections and assurance activities, maintain audit evidence, contribute to performance reviews, manage equipment and waste disposal processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the facility

Essential experience of the Laboratory Facilities Manager:

• Experience of working within a laboratory environment managing equipment, systems or facilities
• Strong knowledge of HSE, governance and security requirements, with experience applying internal and external regulations
• Engineering background with a solid understanding of related disciplines such as electrical, electronic, instrumentation or chemical sciences
• Proven ability to interpret regulations, ensure compliance and provide practical guidance on HSE matters
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and stakeholders
• Ability to quickly understand diverse technical environments, assess their impact on capability development, and support ongoing improvement

Essential qualifications for the Laboratory Facilities Manager:

• Industry relevant technical qualifications such as a recognised Apprenticeship, City and Guilds, BTEC or Foundation Degree

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Farnborough site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.