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Facilities Manager - Oxford

Oxford Ionics
Oxford
1 month ago
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The future is quantum. Oxford Ionics is at the forefront of pioneering quantum computing, delivering world-leading innovation to create the most powerful, accurate and reliable quantum systems. Quantum computing offers a radically new way of building computers that harnesses the power of quantum physics to outperform conventional supercomputers exponentially. Using our unique trapped-ion technology, we are leading the race to unleash quantum computing's unparalleled potential.

What to expect:

We are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to join our team in Oxford. You will take ownership of our office and laboratory facilities, ensuring they are safe, compliant and fit for purpose as we continue to grow. You will work closely with our operations, People and engineering teams to maintain and develop a world class working environment for our staff

As Facilities Manager, you will manage all aspects of our Oxford site, from day-to-day operations to longer-term improvements. You’ll ensure our offices and labs run smoothly and efficiently, enabling our teams to focus on their work while maintaining compliance and safety standards.

What you’ll be responsible for: 

  • Overseeing the daily running of our offices and laboratory facilities, ensuring they remain safe, secure and operational.
  • Managing maintenance schedules, contractors and suppliers, including building services, cleaning and utilities.
  • Leading the requirements capture and owning the setting up of new facilities in the Oxford area, owning the contractor relationships as required.
  • Leading any office or lab fitouts to existing spaces, as required to support changing business needs.
  • Ensuring all facilities meet health & safety, environmental and compliance standards and maintaining accurate records.
  • Ensuring that our lab and compute spaces meet the required strict environmental requirements, working with aircon and other suppliers as required.
  • Coordinating office moves, desk layouts and laboratory setups in line with business needs.
  • Managing facilities budgets, contracts and procurement for site services.

Requirements

We’re looking for someone with proven facilities management experience who thrives in a fast-paced, technical environment. You’ll be proactive, organised, solutions-focused, and hands-on in delivering an exceptional working environment. Experience in running projects for the design and fit-out of office spaces is a must, while experience of a mixed office and lab space fit-out would be an advantage.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing facilities in office, laboratory, or technical environments, ideally within high tech or advanced engineering sectors. You'll also have strong knowledge in health and safety, building compliance, and facilities best practices. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with confidence managing contractors and suppliers is also key to this role.

Benefits

Oxford Ionics is leading the way in quantum technology, and we need skilled, innovative individuals like you. We offer a range of benefits, including opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, business stock options, 30 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), flexible working, private medical and dental insurance for you and your family and much more. Join us and be part of the future of quantum computing. 

Oxford Ionics is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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