Facilities & Operations Manager

We are seeking a Facilities & Operations Manager to join a welcoming and inclusive Department with an exceptional international reputation in teaching and research. The department is large encompassing 40 research lab-based groups as well as delivering a significant amount of teaching.

The estate is diverse and includes research laboratories, bio facilities, an advanced imaging suite, teaching laboratories, anatomy teaching centres, lecture theatres, seminar & meeting rooms as well as offices. The Facilities & Operations Manager will be part of the Department's senior management team and is responsible primarily for the management and operations of the physical infrastructure and facilities in the Anatomy and Physiology Buildings, and associated staff. The role includes direct line management of six team members, as well as senior management responsibility for a broader team of approximately 20 staff. The post holder will be required to work on site and interact effectively with a wide range of professional services staff, academics, students, and contractors.

We are seeking a versatile individual with excellent problem solving skills as well as a collaborative and hands-on approach to their work. The successful candidate will have a strong building management and/or laboratory and facilities background and significant staff management experience.

Please refer to the Further Particulars for a full list of the essential skills and experience required for the role.

The appointment is offered on a permanent, full-time basis.

For informal enquiries please contact Daniella Peluso-White, Departmental Administrator (pdnadmin@pdn.cam.ac.uk).

Apply:

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

On the online form, in the suitability for the role section, you should explain the reasons for your application and how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirements of the role. The full contact details for two referees should be provided, one of whom should be your current line manager. Please note that we will assume that you are happy for us to approach your referees at any stage, unless you indicate otherwise in the space provided on the form.

Closing date: 8 January 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held on 21 January 2026.

Please quote reference PM47743 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Key information

Department/location

Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience

Salary

£42,254-£56,535

Reference

PM47743

Category

Academic-related

Date published

10 December 2025

Closing date

8 January 2026