Mobile Facilities Support Assistant

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (38 days)

Family leave scheme

Pension scheme

Cycle loan

Bus travel discount

Season ticket loans

Clubs & activities

Job summary

University of Oxford is looking for a practical, hands-on facilities assistant to support delivery of essential services across university buildings. You will carry out general building tasks, assist with minor repairs, undertake safety checks, and help prepare rooms for meetings and lectures.

This mobile role requires flexibility, weekend and unsociable hours, IT basics, teamwork, and a proactive approach.

Job description

You will support the delivery of essential services contributing directly to the high standards expected at the University of Oxford. You will carry out general building tasks, assist with minor repairs, undertake safety checks, and help prepare rooms for meetings and lectures. The role also includes supporting security operations, monitoring the presentation of facilities, and liaising with staff, students, and visitors to provide outstanding customer service. This is a varied and rewarding position for someone who enjoys practical work, problem-solving, and interacting with people. You will receive full training, including manual handling, first aid, and building system training, and will be provided with a uniform.
You’ll bring a professional, approachable manner with strong front line customer service skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. You will also need basic IT proficiency with a willingness to learn new systems, a proactive and adaptable mindset with good practical maintenance and basic repair skills, plus excellent attention to detail, reliability, and discretion. Flexibility is an important part of this mobile role. You will work across a variety of University buildings and locations, providing cover where needed. This offers a great opportunity to build your knowledge and experience across different buildings, teams, and areas of the University. You will need to be flexible with your working pattern, including some weekend and unsociable hours, with normal shifts scheduled between 7am and 7pm.
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 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.

• 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.
• 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.