Facilities Assistant


Company:	Oxfordshire County Council
Salary:	£26,824 to £29,064 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Didcot Children and family centre, OX11 8QX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Aug 2026
Closing date:	24 Sept 2026

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Summary

About Us

Oxfordshire County Council’s Facilities Management Team havea great opportunityfor someone to start or build on their career in Facilities. We are recruiting a permanent Facilities Assistant to assist at The Didcot Children and Family Centre, with an option to support colleagues in other locations around Oxfordshire.  The candidate would be supporting the Facilities Manager and Assistant Facilities Manager, and the role gives an insightful introduction to FM and office administration.  

About the Role

The Facilities Assistant will provide a full range of property and premises support duties. They will provide face to face advice to clients and callers on reception in addition tofacilitatingthe smooth running of the building. This post holderis responsible forensuring that all relevant County policies and procedures are adhered to and concerns are raisedin accordance withthese policies. This is a fully office-basedrole,and the working hours are 18.5 per week – Monday 8.30-3pm Tuesday 8.30-5pm and Friday 8.30-3pm. There is slight flexibility on Monday and Friday start/finish time but the hours per week must be fulfilled. 

About you

The candidate would be willing to learn or enhance their knowledge internal customer interactions and facilities management

Rewards and benefits

25 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays. With the option to buy additional days.

Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%.

Regular monthly formal and informal support and supervision

Local and national discounts for shopping and travel

Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor or Adult Mental Health Practitioner.

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Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If thisis applicableto you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.

Ourcommitment to:

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:

Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:

Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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