Facilities Support Assistant

Location: Old Indian institute (Oxford Martin School)

Are you someone who takes pride in creating and maintaining exceptional spaces? Join our dynamic Estates team at the University of Oxford and play a key role in preserving and enhancing our historic and modern buildings.

Contract: Part Time (20 hours)

Hours: 16:00 -20:00 Mon – Fri

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.

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.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• 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

The Facilities Support Assistant (FSA) will report to, and under the direct supervision of the Facilities Manager, within any of the sites managed by the University Facilities Team, to ensure common core services are managed in an effective and efficient manner and to carry out such duties as detailed by the Facilities Manager in order to achieve this aim. 

The post requires a person of smart appearance with an ability to communicate to members of the public, students and academic staff with courtesy and politeness.

The post holder must be honest, flexible, helpful and able to act and work with common sense. There is an amount of manual handling, however, training will be provided.

About You

• Excellent DIY skills
• Be able to work unsupervised
• Excellent customer service skills
• Acceptable IT skills, preferably E Mail and Internet search
• Be well presented and be able to deal effectively, efficiently and calmly with a wide range of visitors and staff
• Good time keeping

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 Thursday, 11^th September 2025. 

Interviews will take place on Thursday 18^th September 2025, and will be held face-to-face. 

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