Facilities Support Assistant (FSA) - Part-Time Position

Are you ready to make a difference in a facility support role?

We are seeking a Facilities Support Assistant to join our dedicated and diverse team. This role is pivotal in ensuring our university buildings run smoothly and provide a safe, welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, and visitors.

Location - Manor Road Building and associated sites in Oxford

Contract - Part Time (15:00 – 19:00 daily, Monday to Friday), Permanent

About Us

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.

Estates Services keeps the University running smoothly by maintaining safe, welcoming, and well-managed spaces for staff, students, and visitors to work and learn.

What We Offer

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

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays but pro rata for part-time Staff) 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.

About the Role

As a Facilities Support Assistant, you will be at the heart of our mission to support world-class education and research. Your contributions will directly enhance the daily experiences of our university community.

Your role includes front-of-house services, building safety checks, event setup, hospitality preparation, basic DIY maintenance and supporting staff, students, and visitors with general queries.

This hands-on role offers training in first aid, fire safety, and IT/AV support, giving you valuable experience in facilities management. Working as part of a supportive team, you'll develop practical skills while contributing to the daily operations of key University spaces.

About You

• Acceptable IT skills (confident with Outlook E-mail and tablet applications)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Confidence in carrying out practical tasks, including manual handling, basic DIY tasks and basic building checks (training will be provided)
• Good communication skills, with a polite and professional approach to interacting with a wide range of people.
• Reliable, and able to manage changing priorities in a busy environment.
• This role does involve the handling and serving of alcoholic beverages for events.

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.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 16 April 2025.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 23 April 2025 and will be held face-to-face in Oxford.

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