Global Facilities Manager

Johnson Matthey; Royston; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings

Share Incentive Plan

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Critical Illness

Medical plans

Wellbeing discounts

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

Johnson Matthey is seeking a Global Facilities Manager to lead the FM strategy across an international portfolio. You’ll guide building infrastructure, workplace services and performance while collaborating with executive stakeholders to deliver transformation programs and cost control.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, sustainability outcomes and a hybrid/flexible working environment, with opportunities to influence global facilities operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior global or EMEA Facilities Management leadership roles within complex, multi-site organisations.
• Strong knowledge of building infrastructure, asset management, compliance and workplace operations.
• Proven success leading outsourced service models, supplier governance and large-scale transformation programmes.
• Commercial acumen with experience managing significant budgets, business cases and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ability to influence and build credibility with executive stakeholders across global business functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Johnson Matthey’s global Facilities Management strategy across international portfolio.
• Provide leadership across building infrastructure, workplace services and operational performance.
• Lead governance of strategic FM suppliers and partners for service excellence and value.
• Influence senior stakeholders and support transformation and workplace improvement initiatives.
• Support financial oversight of global FM spend with forecasting and cost control.
• Leverage data and technology to enhance asset reliability and sustainability outcomes.

Skills

Global FM leadership

EMEA experience

Multi-site management

Budget management

Supplier governance

Stakeholder influence

Building infrastructure

Education

FM professional qualifications (IWFM/IFMA/RICS/IOSH/NEBOSH)

Job description

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Global Facilities Manager, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life-saving technologies - by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.

The role:

• Develop and deliver Johnson Matthey’s global Facilities Management strategy, aligning services with business priorities across an international portfolio.
• Provide leadership across building infrastructure, workplace services and operational performance, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient facilities.
• Lead governance of strategic FM suppliers and partners, driving service excellence, innovation and commercial value.
• Influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across functions to support transformation programmes and workplace improvement initiatives.
• Support financial oversight of a global FM spend exceeding, ensuring strong forecasting, investment planning and cost control.
• Leverage data, technology and performance insights to enhance asset reliability, customer experience and sustainability outcomes.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Extensive experience in senior global or EMEA Facilities Management leadership roles within complex, multi-site organisations.
• Strong knowledge of building infrastructure, asset management, compliance and workplace operations.
• Proven success leading outsourced service models, supplier governance and large-scale transformation programmes.
• Commercial acumen with experience managing significant budgets, business cases and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ability to influence and build credibility with executive stakeholders across global business functions.
• Professional qualifications such as IWFM, IFMA, RICS, IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent are desirable.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Competitive retirement savings
• Company matched Share Incentive Plan
• Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness
• Medical plans/health assessments
• Retailer and Wellbeing discounts
• Competitive annual incentive plan

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.