We are currently looking for a Facilities Manager to join our Infrastructure and Laboratory Services Function within the Corporate group.
This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in South Mimms, Hertfordshire. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.
Some out-of-hours, weekend and bank holiday working will be required on a rota basis.
Who are we?
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.
Infrastructure and Laboratory Services (ILS) are part of Corporate Group, supporting the agency by having clear funded programmes to maintain the infrastructure, facilities and equipment.
What’s the role?
The Facilities Manager will be responsible for managing the Facilities Team to allow the scientific functions to be delivered; ensuring the effective delivery of facilities services, consisting of internal and external building maintenance as well as contract management of a number of suppliers to provide planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and repair of a variety of facilities and specialised equipment to support the South Mimms Site (SMS).
The site comprises state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure specialised to deliver the Science, Research & Innovation (S,R&I) statutory functions, including high containment, clean rooms, production filling areas, cold rooms and offices.
The post holder will also ensure the provision of out of hours cover, on a rota basis, and supervise contractors and apprentices as required.
Key responsibilities:
Responsible for the line management of a small team to provide Facilities Services for the SMS, ensuring the buildings, facilities and grounds are safe and fit for use 24/7, to allow Science, Research and Innovation (S,R&I) to deliver their statutory functions.
Accountable for the planned preventative maintenance program for specialist plant and equipment, ensuring all safety systems and equipment are maintained and fit for use.
Contract manage various contracts to provide high quality facilities and services to the Agency/S,R&I, such as maintenance contracts for lifts, catering equipment, fire alarm and others. To include management, co-ordination and supervision of contractors and engineers.
Manage projects, such as capital projects for new equipment or process, contract or technology projects to improve efficiency / save money with defined objectives to meet the future needs of the sites and make improvements and efficiencies in Facilities functions. Also, provide technical support to infrastructure and other projects as required.
Who are we looking for?
Our successful candidate will have:
A NVQ Level 2 or HNC in a relevant discipline or equivalent in addition to practical experience in a facilities services in production, cleanrooms, containment laboratories in the pharmaceutical industry, hospitals or equivalent.
Expert knowledge is required in the following areas, gained by a minimum of 6 years working in the field, for example:
PUWER
PSSR
LOLER
Drainage systems and water systems / plumbing
Canteen equipment
Lifts
Fire Alarm Equipment and Systems
Statutory functions – for example Gas, L8 legionella, asbestos.
In depth understanding of maintenance or building / facilities services, managing a team to deliver planned preventative maintenance across a range of engineering systems. Likely to be achieved by working in similar role in a laboratory environment. Experience in the use of CAFM systems.
Well-documented experience of working in hazardous / regulated environments in compliance with permits, risk assessments and method statements and experience in staff and contract management.
Work with stakeholders to set priorities, objectives and timescales. Successfully deliver high quality outcomes that meet the customers’ needs and gives value for money
If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification!
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The selection process:
We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here.
Online application form, including questions based on the Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application.
Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.
In the instance that we receive a high number of applications, we will hold an initial sift based on the lead criteria of:- A NVQ Level 2 or HNC in a relevant discipline or equivalent in addition to practical experience in a facilities services in production, cleanrooms, containment laboratories in the pharmaceutical industry, hospitals or equivalent.
Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the competency-based answers provided- ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description.
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Closing date: 27 July 2025
Shortlisting date: From 28 July 2025
Interview date: 6th & 7th August 2025
Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and the interviews completed to inform them of the outcome.
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Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include:
Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens
Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings
Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required
Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
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About Us
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.
The agency is made up of c.1300 staff working across two main centres and peripatetically across the UK and abroad.
The agency consists of Corporate, Digital & Technology, Enablement, Healthcare Quality & Access, Partnerships, Safety & Surveillance and Scientific Research & Innovation.