Facilities Manager

Would you like to be instrumental in enabling the next generation of semi-conductors?

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager with significant expertise in health and safety regulations, building systems, and compliance requirements? Do you enjoy leading and developing facilities teams to create a high-performance, service-focused culture?

Are you comfortable with being on site here at Abingdon Business park in Oxfordshire every day?

If this sounds like you, read on….

Reward and Benefits: 

• £48,000 to £53,000 (depending on experience) 
• 25 days annual leave, death in service and private health care benefits, personal pension contributions of 4% with salary sacrifice and a generous EMI Share scheme

Based in Abingdon, Oxford, UK, we are a high calibre team of 100 plus people and we are growing fast. We are backed by global financial and industry investors including Applied Ventures, the strategic venture arm of the industry leading equipment company.

About the role: 

Important considerations:

• International travel may be required to support facility development and operations.
• Ability to respond to facilities-related emergencies outside normal working hours when necessary.
• On site most days is pre-requisite

A typical day for our Facilities Manager could look like this:

 Strategic Facilities Management

• Developing and implementing a holistic facilities management strategy that aligns with organisational goals and supports operational efficiency
• Overseeing the full lifecycle of facilities, ensuring effective utilisation, maintenance, and continuous improvement
• Establishing policies and standards to ensure consistency across all sites, including international locations
• Driving sustainability initiatives, including improving energy efficiency, reducing waste, and ensuring environmental compliance

Development of International Facilities

• Leading the planning, setup, and operational readiness of new international application facilities
• Coordinating cross-functional teams (e.g. IT, HR, Operations) to ensure timely and successful facility launches
• Ensuring compliance with local regulations, health and safety requirements, and regional considerations
• Managing site selection, contributing to design decisions, and supporting mobilisation activities for new locations

Operations and Maintenance

• Managing and supporting the Facilities Coordinator role
• Overseeing day-to-day facilities operations, including maintenance, security, cleaning, and space management
• Ensuring facilities are meeting all health, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Implementing preventative maintenance programmes to minimise downtime and disruption
• Managing incident response and supporting business continuity planning

Contract and Vendor Management

• Leading contract negotiations with suppliers, contractors, and service providers to achieve strong value and service quality
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with external vendors and stakeholders
• Monitoring service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure delivery and compliance
• Identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve processes through effective procurement and contract management

Financial Management

• Managing facilities budgets, ensuring strong cost control and value for money
• Preparing financial reports, forecasts, and investment plans for facilities-related projects
• Reviewing and approving expenditure related to facilities operations and development

Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Leading and developing facilities teams, creating a high-performance, service-focused culture
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders on facilities-related matters
• Providing expert advice and insights to senior leadership on facilities strategy, risks, and opportunities

Who we are looking for:

To succeed as a Facilities Manager, we do need you to demonstrate the following experience and capabilities:

• Significant expertise in opening or managing international facilities
• Demonstrable track record in contract negotiation and vendor management
• Expertise in health and safety regulations, building systems, and compliance requirements
• Confident developing and implementing strategic facilities initiatives

Capabilities:

• Strategic thinking with the ability to develop a holistic facilities approach
• Excellent negotiation and commercial acumen
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Effective leadership and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail

We look for the five Cs from our colleagues:

• Customer Focused – Staying close to customer needs and consistently delivering value that builds trust.
• Caring – Creating a supportive environment where people look out for each other and can thrive.
• Collaborative – Sharing ideas openly, communicating clearly, and working together to solve problems.
• Commitment – Taking ownership, following through on promises, and acting with integrity.
• Continuous Improvement – Always learning, challenging the status quo, and improving how we work and deliver.

A bit about us: 

Infinitesima is a privately owned company founded in 2001, as a spin-out of the University of Bristol, by CTO Professor Andrew Humphris. Our dynamic team of scientists and engineers is focussed on enabling the next generation of semiconductor devices through delivery of innovative products to customers around the world. 

Our strength lies in the varied perspectives that come from different cultures, experiences, and identities. We believe that true innovation is fuelled by collaboration, locally and globally. We strive to foster an environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully and thrive. If you require adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please let us know, we’ll do our best to support you.

Note to recruitment agencies: Infinitesima Ltd only works with approved agencies and does not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not submit candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Infinitesima Ltd employees. Infinitesima Ltd is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

A note on how we run interviews:
We use AI only to transcribe our interviews so we can focus fully on you instead of scribbling notes. The AI does not take part in any decision making at any stage. All hiring decisions are made by real humans based on the conversation we have with you.

Location and work pattern:

All of our new UK team members are asked to work on site here at Abingdon during their first three months with us. We offer flexible, hybrid working where possible upon completion of probation.