Facilities Support Assistant

University of Oxford - Saïd Business School

Location:	Oxford
Salary:	£27,534 to £28,437 per annum including the Oxford University weighting of £1,730 per annum Grade 3
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	14th October 2025
Closes:	27th October 2025
Job Ref:	182665

Saïd Business School, Park End Street, Oxford and Egrove Park, Kennington

Permanent, full time (36.5 hours per week)

Saïd Business School is seeking a proactive and reliable Facilities Support Assistant to join our Estates Team. Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, you will help ensure that our buildings, facilities and learning environments are maintained to the highest standards and operate smoothly for students, staff and visitors.

This is a hands-on, varied role that combines maintenance, facilities support and customer service. You will carry out general building maintenance, assist with room set-ups, ensure the safety and cleanliness of shared areas, and support the wider team with deliveries, event preparation and security tasks.

You will be expected to work flexibly to meet operational needs, including occasional out-of-hours work.

Key responsibilities:

Carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks (eg painting, fixing taps, tightening fittings).
Test life safety systems (eg fire alarms, emergency lighting) and record results.
Prepare and reconfigure rooms for lectures, conferences and meetings.
Open and lock up buildings, ensuring site security and safety.
Keep communal areas, entrances, and pathways clean and safe.

You will have strong DIY and general maintenance skills, with the ability to carry out a range of manual handling tasks both unsupervised and as part of a team. Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential, along with basic IT proficiency.

You must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system in the UK. For more information please visit: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description.

At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:

Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
Discounted bus travel
Subsidised onsite catering
Cycle loan scheme
Plus, many other University benefits

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.

For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.

The closing date for applications is 27 October 2025 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held week commencing 27 October 2025. Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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