Position summary

GSK is seeking a Sustainability and Facilities Manager to lead sustainability and facilities operations at its Worthing manufacturing site in the UK. Working closely with engineering, operations, and external partners, the role drives initiatives that reduce environmental impact while maintaining safe, efficient facilities, offering visible leadership within GSK’s medicines and vaccines manufacturing network.

Why this role matters

GSK’s network of 37 manufacturing sites is vital to supplying medicines and vaccines to patients worldwide, and reducing the environmental impact of that network is a core priority. This role delivers energy, waste, water, and environmental compliance improvements at the Worthing site while keeping its facilities safe and efficient.

Key responsibilities

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

Team and stakeholders

The role works closely with engineering, operations, site leadership, external partners, and contractors, and develops multidisciplinary teams at the Worthing site.

Key details

This role is based at GSK’s Worthing manufacturing site (antibiotics/penicillin production, a high-hazard, complex regulatory environment), with a hybrid or on-site working model agreed with the hiring manager.

Requirements

Essential

• 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

• Experience 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.