Facilities Manager

Location of role: Oxford, UK

Department: Ops & Facilities

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of all facilities management services and projects on site in a cost effective, professional, efficient and safe manner.
• Leverage advanced professional knowledge and acumen in the field of Facilities management to introduce and share industry best practice to meet Immunocore’s facilities management and business objectives.
• Share responsibility for ensuring the continuous, safe, compliant and efficient operation of Immunocore’s FM infrastructure.
• Support all aspects of the FM hard and soft service operations, key stakeholders and execute facility-related projects.
• Manage the Facilities Team in the absence of Director, Facilities.
• Provide guidance and coaching to less experienced colleagues, fostering a climate of empowerment and autonomy.

Management

• Support the attainment of the Facilities Management department's primary goals through managing and delivering identified services in accordance with performance criteria, targets and service level agreements.
• Identify and achieve opportunities for innovation and change that improve cost effectiveness, cost reduction and/or enhance the department's service management and delivery.
• Prepare accurate and meaningful management reports that monitor service level performance and spend.
• Support the Facilities Director and deputise when appropriate.

Strategic & Operational Planning

• Contribute to the development of the FM strategy by recommending operational improvements, technology enhancements, and long-term capacity planning.
• Translate departmental strategy into actionable operational plans and oversee delivery against those plans.

Leadership & Team Development

• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with supplier partner representatives.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to junior facilities team members.

Cross Functional Collaboration & Influence

• Act as a primary liaison between Facilities and scientific/operational teams to ensure alignment of facility operations with business needs.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional meetings to ensure effective communication of facility issues, project plans, and operational changes.

Project Execution

• Lead and manage facility improvement projects, office/lab renovations, and equipment installations from inception through to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Carry out RCA and lessons learned where appropriate.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with legislative and Immunocore EH & S procedures.
• Oversee risk assessments, method statements, and statutory compliance processes.

Vendor Management

• Coordinate with external contractors and service providers, ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to company safety protocols.
• Monitor and manage delivery against service and cost KPI’s.

Operational Efficiency

• Track, analyse and trend facility operating data to identify operational efficiency opportunities.

Emergency Response

• Serve as a key point of contact for facility-related emergencies.
• Participate in an on-call rotation if required.

Additional Tasks

• Other activities and responsibilities may be individually defined.

Supervisory Responsibility

• May manage more junior members of the Facilities team.

Education, Experience and Knowledge

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management; engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil), or a related FM field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., IWFM, CFM, FMP, or PMP) are a plus.

Experience & Knowledge – Essential

• Proven experience in facility management, preferably within a life sciences, laboratory, or highly regulated environment.
• Technical knowledge of building management systems (BMS) and mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience of managing third party suppliers delivering a range of soft and hard services.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated experience in managing small to medium-scale capital projects.
• Maintenance of accurate records and documentation for compliance and audit purposes.

Experience & Knowledge – Desirable

• Experience working in a GxP (Good Practice) environment.
• At least 5 years plus managerial experience of FM.
• Operational experience of implementing and managing EH&S and Quality Systems.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate a team.

Other

• Openness and Honesty: Readily offering information pertaining to work in hand whether positive or negative.
• Taking Responsibility: Being prepared to accept full responsibility for tasks entrusted to them.
• Flexibility: Being flexible to new ideas and approaches.
• Team Spirit: Being able to work productively with others to achieve tasks.
• Communication: Ensuring information and work is passed on correctly and in a timely way.
• Diagnostic Information Gathering: Identifying the information required to clarify a situation.
• Results Orientated: Focusing on desired results, seeking help and support to overcome obstacles.
• Analytical Thinking: Tackling day-to-day problems using a logical and systematic approach.
• Managing Self Performance: Works to specific and measurable goals.

About the Company

Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry’s most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions. Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases. At Immunocore, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We value the unique contributions each person brings to our team. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and transformative changes happen. STRIDE represents more than just letters; it embodies our shared identity and drives our mission. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients’ lives, advancing medicine, and supporting one another in these pursuits. Immunocore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.