Job title: Facilities and EHS Manager
Reports to: Chief Operations Officer
Location: Manchester Science Park (M15 6SH)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary & Benefits: Competitive Salary + Benefits Package
About Novacyt Group:
Novacyt is an international molecular diagnostics company providing a broad portfolio of integrated technologies and services, primarily focused on the delivery of genomic medicine. The Company develops, manufactures, and commercialises a range of molecular assays and instrumentation to deliver workflows and services that enable seamless end-to-end solutions from sample to result across multiple sectors including human health, animal health and environmental.
The Company is divided into three business segments:
Clinical: a broad portfolio of human clinical in vitro diagnostic products, workflows and services focused on three therapeutic areas:
- Reproductive Health: NIPT, Cystic Fibrosis and other rapid aneuploidy tests
- Precision Medicine: DPYD genotyping assay
- Infectious Diseases: Winterplex, multiplex winter respiratory PCR panel
Instrumentation: a portfolio of next generation size selection DNA sample preparation platforms and rapid PCR machines, including:
- Ranger® Technology: automated DNA sample preparation and target enrichment technology
- genesig q16 and q32 real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) instruments
Research Use Only: range of assays and services for the life science industry:
- Design, manufacture, and supply of high-performance qPCR assays and workflows for use in human health, agriculture, veterinary and environmental, to support global health organisations and the research industry
- Pharmaceutical research services: whole genome sequencing (WGS) / whole exome sequencing (WES)
Description of role:
We have a hiring for an experienced and knowledgeable Facilities and EHS Manager with experience of working within the in-vitro Diagnostics or Medical Devices industry to the required industry standards and legislation. This role also incorporates the management and oversight of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) practices globally, including responsibility for managing the company’s carbon footprint and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations at all global sites.
The Facilities and EHS Manager will be responsible for overseeing building maintenance and the H&S for the site in Manchester, Global Subsidiaries sites as well as the company’s wider EHS strategy. You will plan and coordinate all installations and refurbishments, manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards, inspect buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations, and drive the company’s global EHS agenda including carbon footprint monitoring and reduction strategies.
Key areas of responsibility:
- Plan and coordinate all installations (telecommunications, heat, electricity etc.) and refurbishments.
- Inputting into the design stages of a project and identifying future maintenance issues.
- Liaising with clients and contractors.
- Overseeing building maintenance and support services such as cleaning, catering, hospitality, security, refrigeration, HVAC, and parking. Will perform this job in a quality system environment and will comply with medical device regulations.
- Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards at all sites.
- Inspect buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations.
- Review utilities consumption and strive to minimise costs.
- Ensuring buildings function smoothly throughout their operational life.
- Control activities like waste disposal, building security etc.
- Ensuring buildings meet health and safety and energy efficiency standards.
- Allocate office space according to needs.
- Keep financial and non-financial records.
- Managing budgets and accounts.
- Develop, implement, and monitor global EHS policies and procedures in line with regulatory and industry requirements.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all company sites globally.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to health, safety, and environmental impact.
- Lead initiatives to monitor, report, and reduce the company’s carbon footprint in alignment with corporate sustainability objectives.
- Coordinate EHS training for staff to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local and international EHS legislation and best practices.
- Collaborate with site leads globally to ensure consistency and effectiveness of EHS implementation.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:
- Proven experience as a Facilities Manager
- NEBOSH Qualification preferable).
- Well-versed in facilities management best practices
- Requires working knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, safety procedures, and cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Experience in facilities tender contracting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills
- Good analytical/critical thinking
- BSc/BA in facility management, engineering, business administration or relevant field
- Knowledge of OSHA and other environmental regulations
- Experience of clinical waste disposal
- Strong understanding of EHS principles, sustainability practices, and carbon footprint reduction strategies
- Experience in global health and safety regulation compliance
Closing Date:
Sunday 22nd March, 2026
Equal opportunities:
Novacyt Group of companies provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:
Novacyt Group of companies is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Novacyt Group of companies employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Yourgene Health and the Novacyt Group of companies. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
