Senior Facilities Support Assistant

Are you an experienced Facilities Support Assistant ready to work in a flagship University building?

We are looking for a confident and proactive professional to step into a Senior 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: £27,838 – £31,459 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 join the University’s Facilities Management team, ensuring smooth operations and great visitor experiences that support research, teaching, and engagement. Your focus will be the Schwarzman Building - a flagship, interdisciplinary hub. Learn more below.

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

What We Offer 

Working at the University of Oxford includes:

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays), plus buyable extra and long-service leave
• Generous family leave schemes, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Sustainable, affordable commuting options
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the Role

This is a dynamic, hands-on role with real variety and purpose. As Senior Facilities Support Assistant, you will oversee and coordinate daily operations at the Schwarzman Building - a landmark facility supporting lectures, collaborative research, exhibitions, and high-profile 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 supervising some facilities staff, managing event and lecture setups, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, and providing excellent customer service.

About You

You’ll bring a professional, friendly approach, front-line service experience, strong organisation, basic IT skills, and a willingness to learn. A proactive mindset, practical DIY ability, attention to detail, reliability, and discretion are also essential.

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 Monday 30th June 2025. 
Interviews will take place on Thursday 3^rd July 2025 and will be held face-to-face, but can be accommodate online if required.

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