Associate Director of Facilities

Oxford
3 weeks ago
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Associate Director, Facilities – Contract
This is an outstanding freelance opportunity for an experienced facilities and property management professional to work with a genuinely exciting, advanced therapy biopharmaceutical businesses that has ambitious plans for international growth.
The leadership team is looking to bring in someone that can bridge the gap between strategy and implementation, due the ever-increasing workload. This will include all aspects property, facilities, licensing and laboratory services. Encompassing these categories will be a heavy focus on compliance and health and safety, given the nature of the products on the facility.
This position will require a hands-on, can-do approach, maintaining visibility with the team to support day to day action on the site.
To be a success, the approach for this hire will be critical. This means building strong internal stakeholder relationships and supporting the current Director in his leadership and people management.
The contract will be set for at least 6 months – however, there is a pipeline of work that will likely run between at least one to two years. Therefore flexibility to take on a longer contract would be valued.
Day rate will be market led based on the experienced brought to the position and we would welcome applications to discuss this. This will be an Inside IR35 contract.
The position will be fully on-site and require some flexibility on hours, including the weekend if required.
For further details and to discuss this opportunity, please contact Mark Bux-Ryan.
Key experience:

  • Previous senior experience in a facilities, building and property management capacity
  • Coming from a pharmaceutical background is not essential but understanding the building / facilities challenges around laboratories or a controlled environment would be helpful.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills
  • NEBOSH / IOSH Health & Safety training
  • Proven understanding of key areas including OHSAS18001, ISO14001, ISO9001, AutoCAD, Building Management System (CAFM), SFG20, Building Asset Registers, building leases and Condition Surveys.
  • Experience and capability in managing workload across a small team, including coaching and mentoring
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