Boden Group
Facilities Manager
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Facilities Manager
Facilities Manager – Biotech Business, Central Oxford
About the Role
Boden Group are partnering on a retained search for a Facilities Manager to join a fast-paced biotech business based in central Oxford.
This is a far-reaching role—not a basic "lights-on" FM position. The team operates from a single premise but handles complex operations, including CL2 lab space, specialist equipment, critical plant, compliance, contractors, audits, and workplace operations. Ideal for a proactive, hands-on Facilities Manager who thrives on variety and impact.
The Facilities Manager role is approximately 60% Health & Safety and 40% Facilities Management, focusing on ensuring the workspace remains safe, compliant, well-run, and resilient for whatever challenges arise.
Key Responsibilities
Facilities Operations
- Manage day-to-day facilities across office and lab spaces
- Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, particularly for critical lab equipment
- Maintain workplace readiness for operational demands
Health & Safety Leadership
- Lead site health, safety, and compliance, including:
- Audits & risk assessments
- Documentation & records
- Workplace compliance
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Contract & Stakeholder Management
- Manage contractors, suppliers, and outsourced maintenance
- Collaborate with People, Lab Support, IT, Finance, and senior leadership
- Advise stakeholders on Facilities Management (FM) and Health & Safety (H&S) matters
Workplace & Operational Support
- Support workplace improvements, internal events, and business continuity
- Ensure documentation, licences, and compliance records are audit-ready
Ideal Candidate Profile
Though engineering or scientific background is not mandatory, the successful applicant must be comfortable in a technical biotech environment, knowing when to bring in specialist support.
Preferred attributes (not exhaustive):
- Experience in Facilities Management, particularly within:
- Biotech, pharma, diagnostics, R&D, labs, or a highly regulated technical sector
- Demonstrated Health & Safety knowledge, ideally with a NEBOSH Certificate
- Past experience with:
- Contractor & supplier management
- PPM (Predictive Preventative Maintenance programs)
- Reactive works & compliance record-keeping
- Confidence to advise senior stakeholders on FM & H&S issues
- A proactive, calm, and adaptable approach, capable of multitasking without losing detail
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Package & Working Arrangements
- Salary: Circa £55,000 - £60,000 (competitive, depending on experience)
- Location: Central Oxford
- Working Pattern: Typically four days on site, one day remote (flexibility required)
- Out-of-hours arrangements: Occasional emergency supplier/maintenance work, balanced by time off in lieu
Fit for You?
"If you like Facilities with a bit of chemistry, this role could be a great fit."*
Boden Group are handling applications discreetly via their specialist FM recruitment team. The recruitment process is confidential.
Interested? Apply via the facilities management portal.*
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