Senior Facilities Support Supervisor

Are you an experienced Facilities professional ready to step into a leadership role?

Join our dedicated University Facilities Team at the University of Oxford and help ensure the smooth and safe operation of one of our most important sites—supporting teaching, research, and high-profile events in an exceptional environment.

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

The University Facilities Team manages and maintains buildings across the estate, ensuring safe, welcoming spaces that support teaching, research, and learning. We prioritise excellent customer service and work closely with departments and contractors to deliver professional support across University sites.

What We Offer 

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

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) 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 Senior Facilities Support Supervisor, you will play a key supervisory role in ensuring the effective and efficient day-to-day operation of the Schwarzman Centre for Humanities or other buildings on the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter site.

Your responsibilities will include scheduling tasks, liaising with contractors, responding to maintenance issues, and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures. You will also support the setup of lectures and events, including furniture arrangements, AV setup, and hospitality delivery.

This is a hands-on role that requires strong organisation, clear communication, and a proactive approach. You’ll play a key part in creating a professional and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

About You

• Experience supervising staff and working in a facilities or operations environment
• Strong organisational skills and a solution-focused mindset
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Good IT skills and a willingness to learn new systems and tools
• A positive attitude and commitment to high standards of safety and service

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 Monday 5 May 2025

Interviews will take place on Monday 12 May 2025, and will be held face-to-face

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