The Assistant Facilities Manager will play a central part in supporting the daily operation of the facilities. Providing support to our Research Facility team and contributing to the smooth running of our labs. It is a blend of hands-on and co-ordination duties, within a small high performing operational team with a values-based culture. 

In return, we offer a dynamic, challenging and rewarding environment enabling leading edge scientific development, with significant opportunity for personal growth and development.

Responsibilities                                                                                                                    

As the Assistant Facilities Manager, you will:

• Produce area specific risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures for Facilities managed areas
• Asset management and build of database working in conjunction with Finance Team, Science Facility and Laboratory Managers
• Liaison and planning of periodic shutdowns and Planned Preventative Maintenance with Estates Mechanical and Compliance teams and internal coordination with Science Facility and Laboratory Managers
• Liaison with Cleaning contractor and Estates Soft Services including periodic review inspections
• Support for periodic inspections (Fire, First Aid, Safety etc.)
• Review of maintenance contracts on equipment in conjunction with Finance Team
• Periodic small plant and equipment maintenance and monitoring activities
• Contractor induction and supervision whilst duties are being undertaken on site

 Other Duties:

• Review, develop, update and implement local policies and procedures for the department in accordance with statutory and organisational guidelines.
• To be aware of and exercise personal and Institute responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and other related matters.
• To carry out any other duties as required by the Head of Facilities to deliver the wider service to The Franklin within the skills of the post holder.
• Deputising for Head of Facilities during periods of absence
• Cover of Goods in and dispatch during periods of absence

The Rosalind Franklin Institute is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all. This job description set outs the skills and experience we believe are needed to be able to do this job but, research also tells us women are much more likely than men to take this list of requirements as absolute and self-select out of the process. If you think you can deliver this role then we want to hear from you, regardless of the boxes you did not tick.

In return we offer:

• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays and Christmas holiday shutdown
• Generous pension scheme (employer’s contribution currently up to 18%)
• Group Life Assurance (also known as Group Life Insurance or Death in Service)
• Hub building with state-of-the-art laboratories
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Training and development opportunities for staff at all levels
• Bus pass discount scheme and good transport links to Oxford and surrounding areas
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to employee discount platform (Perkbox)
• Occupational Health and wellbeing support including Employee Assistance (24/7 support and counselling)
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised canteen and food outlets on campus
• Free on-site parking
• Campus location in beautiful countryside with social and sports clubs open to staff

Before submitting your application please ensure you read the Job Information Pack for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment at the bottom of this page.

About us: 

The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a national interdisciplinary research centre, funded by the UK government through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). We are dedicated to creating new disruptive technologies which will allow us to see the biological world in new ways, from picometre-scale atoms to centimetre-scale tumours. These technological advances will speed up the discovery of new medicines, help find new diagnostics and contribute to a deeper understanding of human health and disease.

The Franklin operates from a purpose-built research facility on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus near Didcot, a unique community of government, academia and industry working to accelerate progress on key issues. The 700-acre campus is steeped in world-firsts, and technology and research are at the heart of everything Harwell does.

Our building houses both specialist laboratories, research scientists and operational staff within a state-of-the art facility designed to inspire our people in their work and create a welcoming hub for our collaborations and visitors. Our research values of adventure, novelty, engagement, and utility are drawn on and exemplified by the Franklin team through our collaborations with universities and industrial partners, both in the UK and internationally.

The Franklin’s underlying aim is to produce the best science for research today, and this means resolutely embracing a diverse team, who have a wide range of experiences, skills and knowledge to push forward on the innovative work our institution delivers. Both our work and our institution are better for it. For further information, view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. 

At the Rosalind Franklin Institute we welcome applications from all around the world!

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please submit your application via our recruitment portal, with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you think you are the right person for this job. Please include information about your education and work experience.

Closing date: The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Wednesday 9th April 2025; however, early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we attract the right number of applicants

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