Martin Wall

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Martin Wall

Head of Facilities

 

 

 

Responsibilities

The Head of Facilities is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective operation of all facilities, including buildings, infrastructure and support services in order to support research and academic activities.  He is also responsible for developing and implementing a facilities strategy that aligns with the University's research and academic goals.

This role encompasses budget management, compliance, continuous improvement, contracts, emergency response, maintenance and repair, projects, personal and space management while also ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining a high quality safe environment for research and teaching.

Biography

Martin recently re-joined the Department of Chemistry as Head of Facilities, bringing almost four decades of engineering experience across automotive manufacture, industrial steam applications, medical device manufacturing, project/facilities management, and most recently “Greenfield” new-build construction. With a strong focus on creating efficient, high-performing environments, Martin is passionate about supporting both operational needs and future growth. Outside work, he enjoys spending time with the family, motorcycling, countryside walks with his dogs and other outdoor pursuits.
 

Contact

martin.wall@chem.ox.ac.uk
01865 285004