Facilities Support Assistant

Contract: Part Time (0.5 FTE) - Monday – Friday 

Working hours: 18.25 hours (8am – 11.45am x 4 days  8am – 11.15am x 1 day)

Spanning the historic streets of the “city of dreaming spires,” the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Facilities Support Assistant to join us to support our work on a permanent basis!

The Facilities Support Assistant (FSA) will report to, and under the direct supervision of the Facilities Manager, within any of the sites managed by the University Facilities Team, to ensure common core services are managed in an effective and efficient manner and to carry out such duties as detailed by the Facilities Manager in order to achieve this aim. For this role, you will be looking after Begbroke Science Park, Classics Building St Giles and Wytham Woods Chalet. 

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays, pro rata for part time colleagues) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

Essential Selection criteria

• Excellent customer service skills
• Acceptable IT skills, preferably E Mail and Internet search           
• Aptitude to learn the bespoke building-related IT systems
• Be well presented and be able to deal effectively, efficiently and calmly with a wide range of visitors and staff.
• Good time keeping 
• Full, clean UK driving licence (essential as you will be required to travel to sites)

Desirable selection criteria

• DIY skill     

Sponsorship and Right To Work  

This role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa under the UK Visa & Immigration points-based system. We are therefore unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• The details of two referees

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 10 March.

Interviews will take place on 13 and 14 March, and will be held face-to-face

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