Facilities Support Assistant

Are you ready to work in a flagship University building?

We are looking for a confident and proactive professional to step into a Facilities Support Assistant role at the University of Oxford. Join our dedicated Facilities Management team and play a key part in delivering exceptional service in the state-of-the-art Schwarzman Building — a major new centre for learning, research, and public engagement.

Location: Radcliffe Observatory Quarter within Schwarzman Centre
Salary: £26,948 - £27,838 per annum, plus shift allowance
Contract: Full-time (36.5 hours per week), Shift work, 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. 

You’ll be part of the University’s Facilities Management team – the engine behind our world-class spaces. From maintaining smooth operations to creating exceptional visitor experiences, the team plays a vital role in enabling research, teaching, and engagement. Your focus will be the Schwarzman Building, a flagship interdisciplinary hub and one of the most exciting new spaces on campus. Please learn more below:

Design | The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities building project

What We Offer 

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

•  38 days’ annual leave (incl. public holidays), with option to buy 10 more and extra leave for long service.
•  Generous family leave: up to 26 weeks’ full-pay maternity/adoption, 12 weeks’ paternity/partner leave.
•  Excellent contributory pension scheme.
•  Sustainable travel options: cycle loans, discounted buses, season ticket loans.
•  Join a vibrant community via social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the Role

This dynamic, hands-on role offers real variety and purpose. As a Facilities Support Assistant, you'll support daily operations at the Schwarzman Building, a landmark for lectures, research, exhibitions, and events.

You'll work as part of a newly forming team providing cover from 7:00am to 10:30pm, seven days a week, on a rotating shift pattern. We take a fair and flexible approach to scheduling, and a shift allowance will be paid.

This role includes basic DIY, event and lecture setups, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, carrying out compliance tasks, and providing excellent customer service.

About You

You’ll bring a professional, approachable manner with proven front-line customer service skills, strong organisation and team support abilities, basic IT proficiency with a willingness to learn new systems, a proactive and adaptable mindset with practical DIY skills, plus excellent attention to detail, reliability, and discretion.

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
• Details of two referees

Closing date for applications :12 noon on Monday 30th June 2025. 

Interviews: Monday 7th July 2025 and will be held face-to-face, but can be accommodate online if required.

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