Facilities Lead

Facilities Lead

Closing Date: 18th November 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 safety, environmental and engineering standards.

Why You?

Working model This role is based at the Barnard Castle site the United Kingdom. 5 days a week onsite.

Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in facilities management or related discipline.

• Strong experience in facilities, management in a complex environment.

• Strong contractor and supplier management experience with contract oversight.

• Clear communicator with stakeholder engagement and problem solving skills.

• Experience in budget management.

Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech or other highly regulated manufacturing settings.
• Experience with site master planning and long-term facilities strategy.
• Knowledge of environmental and energy reduction measures for utilities.
• Experience coaching and developing engineers in a matrix environment.