Facilities Assistant

Location: Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PH. Occasional working at Osney Mead Industrial Estate An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Facilities team in the Ashmolean Museum! About the role The Facilities Assistant is a position within the Ashmolean Facilities Team, who are responsible for the Facilities Management (Hard FM and Central Services) of the museum’s estate within Oxford. The team ensures that buildings are running efficiently, are proactively maintained and remain fit for purpose. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the Central Services Manager in administration, carrying out Soft-FM tasks such as porterage, cleaning, building checks, contractor liaising and supporting the maintenance team with staff requests. This is a permanent, full-time position, working 36.5 hours per week. There are extensive opportunities for training and personal development, this is an ideal opportunity for anyone seeking to start a career in the Facilities/Central Services Management profession. Please feel free to contact Roger Essex (roger.essex@ashmus.ox.ac.uk) for an informal chat about the role. For general enquiries or process-related enquiries, please contact our Recruitment Team (recruitment@ashmus.ox.ac.uk) About You You will need the ability to work flexibly, be self-motivated, and be able to think on your feet. You must have a careful and planned approach to your work, being understanding of the sensitive nature of working around priceless artefacts. You should be comfortable working at heights, enjoy engaging with the public and be computer literate. How to apply You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template (or a supporting statement) as part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. Only applications received online by 12:00 midday (GMT) on Monday 29 January 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 5th February 2024.