Facilities Support Assistant - Oxford, United Kingdom - University of Oxford

University of Oxford

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Oxford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence.

Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

What We Offer
As an employer we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

An excellent contributory pension scheme
38 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
A comprehensive range of childcare services
Family leave schemes
Cycle loan scheme
Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

The University also runs an enormous amount of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

About the Role

As a Facilities Support Assistant, you will be predominantly based at the Examination Schools in High Street however, you might work across a number of University sites managed by Facilities Management.

You will report to the Senior Facilities Support Assistant, and be responsible for carrying out daily safety and security checks, event and room set ups, some occasional cleaning duties, basic maintenance tasks and fault finding at a basic level on IT/AV equipment, amongst other daily duties.

You may also be responsible for opening and locking of our buildings depending on what hours you work. Occasionally you will be required to assist in meeting and greeting visitors to our buildings.

About You

To be successful in this varied and interesting role, you will need to be someone who strives for excellence and enjoys providing high quality customer service, whilst also ensuring what you deliver is completed in a safe way.

You will have great communication skills, and be confident in the ability to communicate to members of the public, students and academic staff with courtesy and politeness.

You will also have a positive attitude with a flexible and adaptable approach to your work, and be comfortable when priorities suddenly need to change.

The role will involve some manual handling, however, training will be provided. You also should be IT literate and be comfortable learning and utilising new software as required.

The basic week is 36.5 hours with the approximate hours of work being 10.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday.

Application Process
Interviews will be taking place on Wednesday 17 May 2023.