GSK

FacilitiesLead

£55–75k ~AI est. Barnard Castle, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Facilities Lead at GSK. Skills: Facilities management, Contractor management, Supplier management. Lead IFM Programme. Ensure effective delivery”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet performance targets; Meet safety targets; Meet quality targets

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in facilities management, Facilities management experience, Contractor and supplier management, Budget management experience

Nice to Have

Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, Experience in biotech manufacturing, Experience in regulated manufacturing, Site master planning experience, Long-term facilities strategy experience, Knowledge of environmental measures, Knowledge of energy reduction measures, Experience coaching engineers, Experience developing engineers

What You'll Do.

Ensure effective delivery

Drive facility standards

Drive cleaning standards

Coordinate contractors

Ensure compliance with safety standards

Ensure compliance with environmental standards

Ensure compliance with engineering standards

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with engineering; Work with operations; Work with suppliers; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Clear communication

Process & Methodology

Budget management, Schedule management, Scope management

Full Job Description

**Facilities Lead** **Closing Date: 16th June 2026 (COB)** Business Introduction We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients. Position Summary You will lead the onsite IFM (integrated facilities management team) at Barnard Castle, working closely with engineering, operations and suppliers. You will manage the overall delivery, driving facility and cleaning standards across the site. We value clear communication, practical engineering judgement and a coaching mindset. This role gives career growth, visible impact and the chance to support GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: \- Lead the IFM Programme at the Barnard Castle site. Ensuring effective delivery and high standards across each of the business units. \- Manage budgets, schedules and scope to meet performance safety and quality targets. \- Select, manage and coordinate contractors and suppliers for safe delivery. \- Coach and develop IFM team to build capability. \- Ensure compliance with site safet

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