Sustainability and Facilities Manager

GSK; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK seeks a Sustainability and Facilities Manager to lead environmental and facilities operations at a UK site, partnering with engineering, operations and external partners to drive sustainable improvements and safe, efficient facilities.

You will champion energy reduction, waste management, water use, and regulatory compliance while coaching multidisciplinary teams to deliver high performance in a complex manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in facilities management, environmental science, engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong experience managing facilities operations and sustainability programs in a complex environment.
• Practical knowledge of UK environmental regulations and compliance standards.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, and budgets related to facilities or sustainability projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability programs focused on energy reduction, waste management, water use, and regulatory compliance across site facilities.
• Manage site facilities operations, including maintenance, repairs, and infrastructure upgrades to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Develop and coach multidisciplinary teams and contractors to build skills and deliver high performance.
• Coordinate with site leadership and external partners to meet sustainability targets and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and report on KPIs related to facilities and sustainability efforts.
• Support capital projects by integrating sustainability principles and ensuring compliance with environmental standards.

Skills

Facilities management

Stakeholder engagement

Contractors management

Sustainability program management

Team coaching

Education

Degree in facilities management or related field

Job description

Sustainability and Facilities Manager Closing Date: 4th 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 sustainability and facilities operations at one of GSK’s sites in the United Kingdom. Working closely with engineering, operations, and external partners, you will drive initiatives that reduce environmental impact and maintain safe, efficient facilities. Our team values clear communication, practical problem-solving, and a coaching mindset. This role offers meaningful impact, visible leadership, and opportunities to grow your career while supporting GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability programs focused on energy reduction, waste management, water use, and environmental compliance across site facilities.
• Manage site facilities operations, including maintenance, repairs, and infrastructure upgrades to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Develop and coach multidisciplinary teams and contractors to build skills and deliver high performance.
• Coordinate with site leadership and external partners to meet sustainability targets and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to facilities and sustainability efforts.
• Support capital projects by integrating sustainability principles and ensuring compliance with environmental standards.

Why You?

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, environmental science, engineering, or a related discipline. Strong experience managing facilities operations and sustainability programs in a complex environment. Practical knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance standards in the UK. Experience managing contractors, suppliers, and budgets related to facilities or sustainability projects. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to coach and develop teams in technical and operational areas.

Preferred Qualification

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Experience working within pharmaceutical, biotech, or other highly regulated manufacturing sites. Knowledge of energy management systems, carbon reduction strategies, or circular economy principles. Familiarity with site master planning and long-term infrastructure development. Training or certification in sustainability, environmental management, or facilities management (e.g., NEBOSH, CIBSE, BREEAM). Proven ability to influence across matrix teams and lead change initiatives. Experience preparing sustainability reports or regulatory submissions.

Working model

This role is based in the United Kingdom. The working model is hybrid or on-site as agreed with the hiring manager. Please confirm the expected arrangement during application.

About Worthing Manufacturing Site

Manufacturing at the Worthing site is for antibiotics (Penicillin). It is advised that you take this into consideration when deciding to apply for this position. GSK Worthing Site is a mixed manufacturing site with complex regulatory pressures. Manufacturing processes are highly technical and include high hazard activities.

Skills

• Asset Life Cycle Management, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Manufacturing Technologies, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Risk Awareness, Standards Compliance

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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