Facilities Assistant

EF; Oxford; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

EF Oxford is seeking an enthusiastic, hands-on student to join our facilities team as a Facilities Assistant. The role runs Monday to Friday, 6AM to 9AM, and focuses on keeping the Headington campus safe and functional for students and staff.

This entry-level opportunity provides practical facilities management experience in a university campus environment, with duties ranging from general maintenance to coordinating with contractors and managing supplies.

Qualifications

• Good English communication skills.
• Flexible approach and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently in a lone-working environment.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Right to work in the UK and valid background check.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance and repairs.
• Basic plumbing, electrics, painting and decorating.
• Furniture assembly and moving.
• Dealing with contractors regarding building issues.
• Assisting with maintenance supplies management.
• Updating work lists and proactive site management.

Skills

Good English communication

Flexible approach

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

Job Description

Are you an early riser looking for a flexible, entry-level campus job that fits cleanly around your lectures and studies?

EF Oxford is looking for an enthusiastic, hands-on student to join our facilities team as a Facilities Assistant. Working during the quiet morning hours before the campus gets busy, you will play a vital role in keeping our Headington site safe, functional, and ready for our international students and staff.

This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity to gain practical facilities management and site operations experience right on your doorstep.

Position Details

• Part-time - Monday to Friday
• 6AM to 9AM

Careers at EF | Open the world with us

At EF Education First, we believe the world is better when people strive to understand one another. With 600+ schools and offices in 50 countries, we offer immersive programs in language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics, turning dreams into global opportunities. Join us in our shared mission of opening the world through education.

Your Role

• General maintenance & repairs
• Basic plumbing, electrics, painting & decorating
• Furniture assembly & moving
• Dealing with contractors regarding building issues
• Assisting with the management of maintenance supplies
• Updating work lists & taking a proactive approach to site management

Requirements

• Good English communication skills and customer-facing experience
• Flexible approach & teamwork skills
• The ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a lone-working environment
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
• Right to work in the UK at commencement of employment
• Clean background check

Why You’ll Enjoy Working with EF

• International environment with diverse students and staff
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• Social events and staff community
• Employee assistance program
• Access to EF Hello language learning

Career Progression at EF

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, parental status, experience, and everything else that makes you unique.

About Us

Some companies are in the business of banking. Others are in the business of shoes. Or sports. Or soft drinks. At EF, we’re in a different kind of business. One that’s a little less tangible, and a lot more important. Because our business, what we make, makes everything else possible. We’re in the business of understanding. Between people. Between cultures.

For over half a century we’ve been the leader in international educational programs and experiences designed to foster such understanding. Through language, cultural exchange, academic studies, and educational travel, we create the kinds of immersive experiences that challenge biases, open minds, and pave the way for a more understanding world.

You’ll find our offices and schools located in some of the world’s greatest cities, and filled with smart, driven people (over 50,000 of us) who push each other to be better every day. But it’s what we do together - building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world - that makes all the difference.

Founded in 1965 in Sweden, EF (Education First) is a global association of education companies that share a common mission of opening the world through education. EF has been recognized on Forbes 2025 and 2024 World’s Best Employers and 2024 Top Companies for Women lists, Fast Company’s 2025 Next Big Things In Tech, and was a 2024 App Store Award winner in Cultural Impact.

About The Team

At EF Language Abroad, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we’ve helped millions of students discover new places, embrace diverse cultures, and gain fresh perspectives. We’re dedicated to our mission of opening the world through education, harnessing the power of language learning to deepen the connection between people across the globe.

We offer immersive short-term and long-term language courses and programs across different languages in the countries where they’re spoken. Through blending classroom-based lessons with interactive exercises and real-world practice, our courses bring you to the heart of the language. Together, our global staff help students from around the world develop the language skills they need to achieve their dreams.

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and/or reference checks, as applicable.