Programme Planner (Fire)

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

• Location: The Malthouse, Tidmarsh Lane, Oxford, OX1 1NQ and the Occupational Health and Safety Office 
• Salary: £49,119 - £58,264 (with discretionary range up to £63,489) per annum 
• Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (2 years)

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 ten 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.    

About the Role  

Your new role as a Programme Planner (Fire) will involve working under the leadership of the University Fire Officer in collaboration with the Estates Services Compliance team to support the effective delivery of the University's legal duties and compliance in accordance with Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, and where relevant; the Building Safety Act 2022. The post holder will report to the University Fire Officer and work closely with members of the Estates compliance team. 

About You  

• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of developing data sets and reports to inform decision making
• Experience of managing and planning a programme of work
• Strong working knowledge of IT task management systems, e.g. RiskBase
• Ability to develop and manage stakeholder groups in a large and complex organisation
• An appreciation of fire safety legislation
• Ability to motivate and lead others in finding workable solutions to fire safety deficiencies and giving advice on a wide range of subjects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal - the post holder will need to work with and influence a range of people of varying disciplines, including University staff at all levels, and students to achieve solutions in the best interests of the University.
• Team management
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, identify key areas for improvement and suggest practicable solutions to complex issues.

Sponsorship and Right To Work  

This role meets the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. The University will meet the cost of the Skilled Worker visa and NHS surcharge for applicants that require a visa.  

Please let us know in your application if you require sponsorship.  

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 4 November 2025.   

Interviews will take place on 11 November and will be held face-to-face. 

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