Facilities Maintenance ManagerUniversity

Location: Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PH

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Contract type: Permanent

Grade: Grade 7 with an option of underfilling as Grade 6

This is the re-advertisement of 186176. Previous applicants may not need re-apply.

An underfill at Grade 6 will be considered with amended duties and a 12-month development plan and mentoring put in place for the successful candidate.

About the role

The Ashmolean Museum is the University of Oxford’s world-class museum of art and archaeology, and its Facilities Team plays a key role in maintaining the building and supporting its operations.

You will lead the Hard Facilities Management function, overseeing maintenance, compliance, and building services across the museum estate. You will manage staff, contractors, and budgets, and support projects while working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a safe and efficient environment.

This is a full-time, permanent post, working 37.5 hours per week on site.

Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory DBS check as well as a Known Consignor check. Please see page 6 of the Job Description for further information.

About You

You will have proven experience in facilities management within a relevant environment, supported by a professional qualification or equivalent experience, and a strong understanding of health and safety and project management principles.

You will bring experience of managing staff, contractors, and budgets, alongside excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships. You will be organised, able to prioritise competing demands, and confident in delivering work to a high standard. Strong IT skills are essential, and a full UK driving licence is required.

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected].

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.

We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Roger Essex, Head of Buildings and Facilities, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role ([email protected]). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the GLAM Recruitment team ([email protected]).

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Wednesday 7 October can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on 19 October, in person.

*An automatic annual increment each year will be paid up to (and not including) the discretionary range within the University of Oxford’s grade 7 salary scale.

From £39,424 per annum*