Service Area Support

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave 38 days

Childcare services

Family leave

Social clubs

Discounted travel

Season ticket travel loans

Job summary

University of Oxford seeks two Service Area Support Assistants to join teams at Old Road Campus, Headington and South Parks Road. You will support the day‑to‑day operation of animal facilities, help maintain a safe, clean, sterile environment, and handle deliveries and logistics with our partners.

These are full‑time, permanent posts (36.5 hours/week). No prior experience is required as full training is provided.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate cage washers and autoclaves.
• Support stock management and keeping facilities clean and orderly.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping.
• Take in deliveries and coordinate with logistics partners.

Skills

Basic Microsoft Office

Job description

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT – PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Biomedical Services (BMS) supports world-leading research at the University of Oxford by providing high-quality care for laboratory animals across multiple facilities. Our work is carried out in line with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 and is underpinned by a strong commitment to animal welfare and scientific excellence.

We are looking for two Service Area Support Assistants to join our teams based on the Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford and in the Biomedical Sciences Building in South Parks Road, Oxford. These are vital, hands‑on roles supporting the day‑to‑day operation of our animal facilities. You will be a key part of the service team, helping to maintain a safe and sterile environment. Your responsibilities will include, operating equipment such as cage washers and autoclaves, support stock management and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping.

You will be responsible for taking in deliveries, and dealing with our logistics partners. A basic Microsoft Office knowledge is preferable but not essential. Full training will be given and no previous experience is necessary.

You may occasionally be asked to support other service area support teams within BMS during periods of staff shortage (e.g., annual leave).

These posts are being advertised as full‑time (36.5 hours per week), permanent positions.

What We Offer

We offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits, they include;

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave including public bank holidays.
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season ticket travel loans.

The department is committed in supporting and developing our staff and opportunities which staff are encouraged to make the most of to enhance their personal and career development.

Application Process

Applications should be made online, explaining how you meet the job requirements with details of two referees as part of your online application.

The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.

Owing to the nature of this position any offer of employment with the University will be subject to a satisfactory security screening.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 13 November 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 23 November 2026.