EHS, Security and Facilities Manager

Department Overview

CRFS, a Motorola Solutions company, is a global pioneer in advanced radio frequency (RF) technology, specializing in cutting-edge spectrum monitoring, geolocation, and electronic warfare solutions. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, we design and build high-performance hardware and software—such as our industry-leading RF eye ecosystem—that empowers military forces, national security agencies, and spectrum regulators to detect, analyze, and exploit RF signals in the world's most complex environments.

As part of our continued growth, we are expanding our operational footprint with the addition of a new 24,000 sq ft facility. This is an exciting opportunity to join at a pivotal stage in our development and play a leading role in shaping the infrastructure, systems and standards that will support the next phase of business growth.

We are seeking an experienced EHS, Security and Facilities Manager to provide leadership across our facilities, maintenance, environmental health & safety, security compliance and site infrastructure activities.

Job Description

The Role

The Facilities, EHS & Infrastructure Manager will provide leadership and coordination across Facilities, EHS, Security and Infrastructure activities, ensuring CRFS has the environment, systems and support structures required to support a growing technology and manufacturing business.

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will work through a combination of leadership, project management and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the business remains safe, secure, compliant and equipped for future growth.

A key priority during the first phase of the role will be leading the preparation and operational integration of CRFS' new 24,000 sq ft facility, establishing the infrastructure, processes and governance required to support continued expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership, coaching and development for the EHS and Maintenance team.

• Create a culture of ownership, professionalism, accountability and continuous improvement.

• Work with team members to establish clear priorities, responsibilities and development plans.

• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews and development discussions.

• Establish effective regular processes including team meetings, planning reviews and site walkarounds.

Facilities Management & Infrastructure

• Provide oversight and strategic direction for facilities management activities across the expanding CRFS estate, ensuring current operations remain effective while developing capabilities to support future growth.

• Ensure robust maintenance planning, asset management and contractor oversight processes are in place, supporting team members who own and deliver day-to-day activities.

• Monitor building compliance, statutory inspections and facilities-related risk.

• Support capital investment and infrastructure improvement projects across the site.

Building Expansion & Project Delivery

• Lead the fit-out, setup and operational integration of CRFS's new 24,000 sq ft facility.

• Coordinate internal stakeholders and external contractors throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure facilities, safety, security and operational requirements are considered throughout planning and implementation.

• Develop the processes, standards and operating model required to successfully incorporate the new facility into the wider business.

• Support future infrastructure and estate development initiatives as the business continues to grow.

Environmental, Health & Safety

• Act as the sites designated lead for Environmental, Health & Safety, providing oversight, governance and support to ensure responsibilities are effectively discharged across the organisation.

• Maintain compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.

• Lead review and approval processes for risk assessments, safe systems of work and EHS procedures.

• Support the delivery of EHS training, awareness programmes and continuous improvement activities.

Compliance & Management Systems

• Provide leadership for the continued development of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 aligned management systems.

• Coach and develop internal capability in compliance and management systems.

• Ensure compliance records, audits and management reviews are maintained effectively.

• Support the integration of EHS and compliance processes within the wider business management system.

• Drive continuous improvement activities arising from audits, inspections and operational reviews.

Security & Facilities Security Clearance (FSC)

• Lead the business preparation for Facilities Security Clearance (FSC), establishing the governance, controls and practical measures required for successful accreditation.

• Help define and implement the physical security standards required to support current and future business needs.

• Coordinate with relevant external stakeholders and internal functions to ensure readiness for future FSC requirements.

• Establish sustainable processes that support long-term security compliance and governance.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience managing and developing facilities, maintenance, EHS or infrastructure teams.

• Demonstrable experience within a manufacturing, engineering, technology or similarly complex operational environment.

• Strong knowledge of facilities management, maintenance planning and contractor management.

• Experience developing or improving Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes and maintenance systems.

• Experience leading facility expansion projects, building fit-outs, site moves or major infrastructure initiatives.

• Experience acting as a senior lead for Environmental, Health & Safety activities and regulatory compliance.

• Strong project management, stakeholder management and organisational skills.

• Ability to balance strategic planning with practical execution.

• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for developing people and building capability.

Desirable

• Experience contributing to or leading Facilities Security Clearance (FSC) programmes, or similar security and compliance initiatives within a regulated environment.

• NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent health and safety qualification.

• IOSH Managing Safely or similar qualification.

• Experience implementing or maintaining ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 aligned systems.

• Experience within defence, aerospace, electronics, technology or other regulated industries.

• Experience managing multi-site facilities or expanding operational footprints.

Basic Requirements

Essential:

• Strong people manager — you set expectations, have difficult conversations and develop individuals

• Operational breadth across at least two or three of: Quality/ISO 9001, EHS, Facilities, Logistics, Order Admin

• Comfortable working hands-on across a wide remit without dropping threads

• Clear communicator who can bring different teams into a shared rhythm

Desirable:

• NEBOSH/IOSH, or willingness to work towards it

• ISO 9001 internal auditor experience

• ERP competency (Orderwise or Oracle useful)

• Exposure to export compliance or security clearance programmes

• Continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment

Position Type

Experienced