Deputy Building Manager

The University of Oxford has one of the largest and most successful chemistry departments in the world and the Department of Chemistry is looking to recruit a Deputy Building Manager.

About the Role

You will support the Building Manager in the overseeing of all work carried out in the Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, which will include both scheduled and urgent/incident response and ensure that support services for research and teaching run efficiently.

Under the guidance of the Building Manager, you will plan and undertake a wide range of work including installation and maintenance of research equipment, maintenance and repair to the fabric of the building and its mechanical, electrical, pipe work and hair handling systems. 'This is a hands on role'.

You will deputise as needed for the Building Manager including assuming full oversight of work and supervisory responsibilities in their absence.

About you

You will be able to demonstrate a range of technical skills and systems knowledge, and supervisor skills.  The ability to communicate effectively with building users and contractors, and the ability to be hands-on with technical work.

You will have an advanced C&G or HNC or HND or NVQ3 or equivalent, and experience of working within a laboratory building environment. You will have a pro-active solution based approach to work and a flexible approach to duties and provision of facilities and services.

Effective communication skills are essential with the ability to ex

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays and 5 closure days at Christmas)
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

The post will be based in the Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford. This post is full-time, permanent and available immediately.

Application Process

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the Apply button above.

You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

In your supporting statement please address each point of the selection criteria found in the job description and demonstrate with an example how you meet the criteria.

The closing for applications 1s 12:00 midday Friday 19 July 2024. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

The University of Oxford is a Silver Athena SWAN holder and the Department of Chemistry is a Silver award holder.

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