Facilities Support Assistant (part-time, 20hrs per week)

Join our Facilities Team as a Facilities Support Assistant!

We are looking for a Facilities Support Assistant at the University of Oxford to join our Facilities Management (FM) Team. You will play a key part in ensuring that our buildings are safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone who studies, teaches, and works here.

Location: Sheldonian Theatre / Examination Schools, Oxford

Salary: Grade 3, £27,534 – £28,437 per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Part-time (20 hours per week), Permanent, Normally Monday to Friday, approximately 14:15–18:15, with flexibility required.

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 eleven 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 an organisation which delivers 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.

Estates Services manages and maintains approximately 450 buildings, providing safe, welcoming environments that support the University’s teaching, research and wider activities.

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

As a Facilities Support Assistant, you will help ensure the Sheldonian Theatre and Examination Schools are safe, clean and ready for examinations, lectures and events.

You will support room preparation, security, cleaning and basic maintenance, working with colleagues and contractors to maintain high standards of service.

Training will be provided in relevant facilities management systems and safety procedures.

About You

You will bring:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Basic IT skills and willingness to learn building systems.
• A professional, helpful and calm approach.
• Good timekeeping and reliability.

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 9 November 2026.

Interviews will take place in week commencing 16 November 2026, and will be held face-to-face.

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