About the Role
This is a dynamic, hands‑on role with real variety and purpose. As a Facilities Support Assistant, you will carry out daily operations at the Schwarzman Building – a landmark facility supporting lectures, collaborative research, exhibitions, and high‑profile events.
You’ll work as part of a team providing cover from 7:00am to 10:30pm, seven days a week, on a rotating shift pattern. We take a fair and flexible approach to scheduling, and a shift allowance will be paid. (please check attached document for the shift pattern)
This role includes basic DIY, event and lecture setups, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, carrying out compliance tasks, and providing excellent customer service.
About You
You’ll bring a professional, approachable manner with proven front‑line customer service skills, strong organisation and team support abilities, basic IT proficiency with a willingness to learn new systems, a proactive and adaptable mindset with practical DIY skills, plus excellent attention to detail, reliability, and discretion.
Sponsorship and Right to Work
This role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa under the UK Visa & Immigration points‑based system. We are therefore unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
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.
Location: Radcliffe Observatory Quarter within Schwarzman Centre
Salary: £26,948 – £27,838 per annum, plus shift allowance
Contract: Full‑time (36.5 hours per week), Shift work, Permanent
Are you ready to work in a flagship University building?
We are looking for a confident and proactive professional to step into a Facilities Support Assistant role at the University of Oxford. Join our dedicated Facilities Management team and play a key part in delivering exceptional service in the state‑of‑the‑art Schwarzman Building – a major new centre for learning, research, and public engagement.
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