Laboratory Manager- 12 month fixed term contract

Laboratory Manager - Farnborough

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we are creating tomorrow by developing cutting-edge defence technology and ground-breaking innovations to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Laboratory Manager at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology alongside brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Laboratory Manager, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining safe and effective operations of several laboratories and facilities at our Farnborough site. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include coordinating facilities and equipment with internal and external customers and contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of research and project-based facilities, ensuring efficient delivery, quality, cost control, and compliance with security, governance, and business requirements.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety, security, accreditation, and audit requirements, ensuring all necessary documentation (risk assessments, COSHH, hazard logs, etc.) is up-to-date.
• Oversee test and measurement equipment across multiple laboratories, including calibration, maintenance, PAT testing, asset tracking, and lifecycle management.
• Manage facility operations, arrange contractors for local works, ensure specialist protective equipment is available and maintained, and oversee specialist facility processes.
• Support procurement activities, raise purchase orders in line with JOSCAR and vendor controls, specify and acquire new equipment, and deliver internal change projects.
• Conduct inspections and assurance activities, maintain audit evidence, contribute to performance reviews, manage equipment and waste disposal processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Experience:

• Experience working within a laboratory environment managing equipment, systems, or facilities.
• Strong knowledge of HSE, governance, and security requirements, with experience applying internal and external regulations.
• Engineering background with a solid understanding of related disciplines (e.g., electrical, electronic, instrumentation, chemical sciences).
• Proven ability to interpret regulations, ensure compliance, and provide practical guidance on HSE matters.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to quickly understand diverse technical environments, assess their impact on capability development, and support ongoing improvement.

Essential Qualifications:

• Industry-relevant technical qualifications such as a recognised Apprenticeship, City and Guilds, BTEC, or Foundation Degree.

We value difference and welcome applicants from various backgrounds and educational paths, provided you demonstrate the required experience and a willingness to learn.

This role is 37 hours per week, based at our Farnborough site, with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

Why Join QinetiQ?

Join QinetiQ and be part of an exciting journey as we grow into new markets. Our success is driven by our appetite for innovation and the courage to tackle complex challenges. You'll experience a unique, diverse, and inclusive working environment where collaboration, different perspectives, and shared expertise lead to innovative solutions.

Our Benefits:

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days.
• Options for Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance.
• Employee discount portal for various services and entertainment.
• Support for the Armed Forces community, honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining Gold Award status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities with charities and the local community.

Our Recruitment Process:

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your Recruiter.

Many roles at QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it. Please note that some roles have additional restrictions related to nationality or previous nationalities.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.