Assistant Clerk of WorksUniversity
Role closing date: 16th September 2026 at noon.
Interviews are expected to be held: week beginning 28th September 2026.
Purpose of Job
The Assistant Clerk of Works supports the Clerk of Works, leading the day-to-day activities with the workshop team and liaising with contractors and various departments on a frequent basis to meet both planned and reactive maintenance needs. The Assistant Clerk of Works will take responsibility for the operation of the Workshop, its processes and equipment, ensuring compliance with the necessary Health and Safety regulations and safe ways of working.
The Assistant Clerk of Works is responsible for task delegation, retaining oversight of the allocation of duties in a fair and equitable way in response to demand, ensuring appropriate planning of preventative maintenance and response to emergency and routine maintenance requests. The Assistant Clerk of works must possess the skills of a trained tradesman and can undertake minor building tasks and other hands-on tasks in support of the college operation as may be required.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Appointment: This is a permanent full-time post and there will be an initial probationary period of three months. The appointment will be conditional on verification of the successful candidate’s ‘Right to Work’ checks and subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance.
Hours of work: This is a permanent post, working 35 hours per week. A flexible approach will be required to ensure maintenance requirements are met.
Salary: Equivalent to Brasenose College salary scale, Grade 6, £35,851 – £41,806 p/a according to experience. Advancement up the scale is on merit.
About Brasenose College
Recruitment Monitoring: This post is subject to recruitment monitoring to ensure that the selection process is consistent with the law and the College’s Equality and Diversity Policy and Code of Practice. You are asked to complete the Recruitment Monitoring Form which is completed through the online application process. The information supplied on the form will play no part in the selection process and will not be seen by any members of the shortlisting panel.
Data Protection: All data supplied by applicants will be used only for the purposes of determining their suitability for the post and will be held in accordance with the principles of the General Data Protection Act 2018. In accordance with the GDPR regulations 2018 please see the relevant privacy notice on the website.
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Brasenose College is an equal opportunities employer.
About Us: Founded in 1509 and located centrally in beautiful Radcliffe Square, Brasenose College stands as a distinguished institution at the heart of Oxford's rich academic history. Over the centuries, we have evolved into a beacon of intellectual prowess, consistently upholding a tradition of academic excellence. Brasenose College boasts a vibrant community of students and alumni, creating a network that stretches far beyond the halls of the College. Our influence resonates globally, with scholars and professionals alike contributing to various fields around the world.
We are a medium sized college with around 370 undergraduates, 210 graduate students and 130 support staff. Outside of the three 10-week terms, during Easter and summer, the College is exceptionally busy hosting international conferences and Bed and Breakfast guests.
£35,851 to £41,806 p/a according to experience. Advancement up the scale is on merit.