Logistics and Maintenance Coordinator

Maison Française d'Oxford; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A Franco-British cultural centre in Oxford is seeking a Logistics and Maintenance Coordinator to ensure smooth daily operations. The role involves logistics support, maintenance of premises, and preparation for events. Candidates should have relevant experience and skills in logistics operations and maintenance tasks. This temporary position offers a salary between £23,873–£25,200 gross per year and a start date of December 1, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics and maintenance support.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate effectively.
• Familiarity with basic repair tasks (plumbing, electrical) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure day-to-day logistics operations are smooth.
• Provide support for events organized by MFO.
• Conduct check-in and check-out inspections for residents.

Skills

Logistics operations

Maintenance skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Job type: Temporary position (one year, renewable)

Salary range: £23,873– 25,200 gross per year (37.5 hours per week)

Deadline for applications: 20/11/2025

Start date: 1st December 2025 if possible

GENERAL INFORMATION

Location: Maison Française d’Oxford (MFO), 2-10 Norham Road, Oxford OX2 6SE

Line manager: Director of the MFO, Prof. Van Damme Stéphane

The MFO is a research centre and a Franco-British cultural centre, which is a body of the University of Oxford, which welcomes researchers and regularly organises scientific and cultural events. The position is part of a multidisciplinary team.

The Maison Française d’Oxford is located in two buildings, with 11 rooms and 7 flats.

SUMMARY OF POSITION AND REQUIRED SKILLS

Context

The position as Logistics and Maintenance Coordinator is essential to the smooth daily running of the MFO. He/she will provide material and logistical support for the activities, working closely with the administrative team.

Mission

Ensuring day-to-day logistics operations, the maintenance of the premises, and providing support for the events organised by the MFO.

Key responsibilities

• Ensuring that the equipment (lights, heating, boiler, fire alarm) is in working order.
• Working with the Director to assign larger jobs to contractors and following up on them.
• Performing minor repairs (plumbing, changing light bulbs).
• Handling and carrying small equipment.
• Being responsible for the keys to the various buildings and rooms.
• Ensuring the cleaning and maintenance of common areas and spaces.
• Providing logistical support for events organised by the MFO, in conjunction with the Programme and Outreach Officer.
• Preparing conference rooms for events (room layout, ordering meals, and preparing tea and coffee).
• Handling day-to-day purchasing along with the Finance and Accounting Officer.
• Helping to manage stocks and storing equipment.
• Conducting check-in and check-out inspections for residents.

Complete job description: https://mfo.web.ox.ac.uk/sitefiles/logistics-and-maintenance-coordinator-job-description-30.10.pdf

To apply, please send a CV and a supporting statement to [e-mail] by 20 November. The supporting statement should explain your relevant experience and training in a field relevant to the position. Please also include the names and contact details of two recent employers, who can be contacted for reference.