Assistant Maintenance and Classroom Technician

Are you a hands-on, practical individual with a passion for audio visual support and customer service? Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint an Assistant Maintenance and Classroom Technician to join our dynamic Facilities Team.

About the role

This is a full-time position, available on a permanent contract.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Prepare and set up teaching rooms for a wide variety of courses.
• Provide and support the use of audio-visual (AV) equipment across our sites.
• Respond to general maintenance requests and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Assist in maintaining safe, functional, and welcoming environments for students, staff, and guests.

Hours of work:

You will work 5 days out of 7. Your working pattern will be:

• Monday–Thursday: 07:30–19:30
• Friday: 07:30–18:30
• Saturday and Sunday: 07:30–15:30

You will be based at Rewley House in central Oxford, with additional work at other University sites in the city and in Summertown.

About you

You will have:

• Practical skills and a “can-do” approach to facilities and technical support.
• Basic experience with audio-visual equipment (training can be provided).
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage varied daily tasks.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as part of a shift pattern.

About us

OUDCE provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.

Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

What we offer

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days’ annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Application process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

To make informal enquiries about the post please contact HR@conted.ox.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 13 June 2025.

Interviews will take place during week commencing 23 June 2025

Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.

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