Senior Facilities Support Assistant

Dates: Today - 12 noon, Friday 15 August 2025.

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

We’re seeking a confident and proactive Senior Facilities Support Assistant to join the University of Oxford’s Facilities Management team at the new Schwarzman Building — a state-of-the-art centre for learning, research, and public engagement.

Location: Schwarzman Centre, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter
Salary: £27,838 – £31,459 per annum, plus shift allowance
Contract: Full-time (36.5 hours/week), Permanent, Shift work

About the University of Oxford

Ranked the world’s leading university for nine consecutive years, Oxford blends centuries of tradition with world-changing innovation. Join a diverse and inclusive community, contribute to global research in sustainability, healthcare, and more, and enjoy an inspiring environment that supports your wellbeing, development, and aspirations.

About the Role

This is a hands-on role with variety and impact. As Senior Facilities Support Assistant, you'll coordinate daily operations at the Schwarzman Building — an interdisciplinary hub hosting lectures, collaborative research, exhibitions, and events.

You’ll work as part of a new team covering shifts between 7:00am and 10:30pm, seven days a week, on a rotating schedule. We offer fair and flexible scheduling, plus a shift allowance.

Duties include:

• Supervising facilities staff
• Managing setups for lectures and events
• Ensuring safety and operational compliance
• Delivering excellent customer service

About You

You’ll bring:

• A professional, approachable manner and strong customer service skills
• Good organisational and team support abilities
• Basic IT proficiency and willingness to learn new systems
• A proactive mindset, practical DIY skills, and attention to detail
• Reliability, adaptability, and discretion

What we offer

Working at Oxford means access to exceptional benefits, including:

• 38 days’ annual leave (including public holidays), plus options to purchase extra leave
• Generous family leave, including up to 26 weeks’ full-pay maternity/adoption leave and 12 weeks’ paternity/partner leave
• Excellent pension scheme
• Sustainable commuting options (cycle loans, discounted buses, season tickets)
• A vibrant community of social, cultural, and sports clubs

For more on the building:
Design | The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities

Sponsorship and Right to Work

This role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• Contact details of two referees

Note: We may close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.

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