Facilities Manager

About us

The CRUK Scotland Institute (CRUK-SI) is one of Europe’s leading cancer research centres. It is core funded by Cancer Research UK and supports cutting edge research into the molecular mechanisms of cancer development. The CRUK-SI provides an outstanding research environment, underpinned by state-of-the art core services and advanced technologies.

It’s a busy and dynamic working environment. The Institute employs over 350 staff and students and also supports University of Glasgow colleagues who work at the Institute as well.

Position outline

We currently have a vacancy for one of the key customer facing management roles within our Institute. Our Facilities Manager leads on the delivery of facility & contract management, working closely with our research colleagues to understand their needs, being adaptable and flexible to change whilst striving for excellence in our operation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Delivery of facilities activities and management of our third-party contracts for the Institute
• Ensuring continued regulatory compliance for our building against current legislation, and carrying out regular assessments to highlight areas for essential or aesthetic improvement
• Maintain our business continuity planning, documentation and support for the facilities function, being a named keyholder for the building in the event of an emergency
• Planning and delivery of capital projects including refurbishments, upgrades or new installations of equipment
• Management of the facilities budget
• Delivery of a utilities management strategy
• Identifying and implementing improvement activity around processes and ways of working to obtain best value for the institute. 

To be successful in the role you will have proven experience working in a facilities management role, preferably with experience in a laboratory setting, with a strong health & safety ethic and a drive for high performance and service at all levels. Demonstrable experience in project management of small to medium sized capital or infrastructure projects is key, as is an ability to successfully manage third party contracts to achieve best value possible.

Whilst not essential to the role, experience of Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement techniques would be advantageous.

For informal enquiries, please contact our Head of Operations, Scott Kelso ( s.kelso@crukscotlandinstitute.ac.uk )

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our overarching research ethos at the Institute is about excellence, honesty, openness, accountability and integrity. The diversity of our staff and students is also what makes the Institute such a vibrant place to work and advance discoveries in cancer research. Family friendly policies, our collaborative ethos, a focus on good mental health and well-being and opportunities for all help to create an enjoyable and inclusive workplace where your voice matters.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 40.5 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Defined Contribution pension scheme
• Life Insurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loan
• Additional maternity pay at 6 month’s full pay (subject to service)
• Shared parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme that could save you 26-40% on a bike and accessories.
• Access to Employee benefit schemes with discounts on supermarkets, cinema, travel and much more.
• On-site secure parking

All applications must be made via the ‘Apply’ button above.

Please note, we are looking to hold interviews for this position w/c. 24^th of February 2025.

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