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Job title

Facilities Apprentice Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

Division

Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM)

Department

Ashmolean Museum

Location
Grade and salary

Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PH
Osney Mead Industrial Estate, Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0ES
Apprentice Grade 1: £22,631 per annum
Full time (36.5 hours per week)

Hours

Contract type

On rare occasions this role may need to work evenings, weekends
and bank holidays when there’s a requirement.
Fixed-term Apprenticeship (48 months)
Level 3 Installation Electrician/Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship

Reporting to

Facilities Maintenance Manager

Vacancy reference

168346

Additional
information
Closing date

No relocation expenses apply to this post.
Please contact the recruitment team if you require the job description
in an alternative format.
12:00 midday BST Friday 27 October 2023

Apprenticeships at the University of Oxford
Becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford is an excellent opportunity to gain
practical experience and training. You will work alongside experienced colleagues, whilst
learning on the job and appropriate objectives will be set during the course of the
Apprenticeship. At the same time, you will study for formal qualifications in your field.
For more information, please see some of our current apprentice’s case studies:
https://www.apprenticeships.ox.ac.uk/meet-our-apprentices
For advice on how to make you application for this apprenticeship the best it can be, please
go to: https://www.apprenticeships.ox.ac.uk/how-apply

The role
You will work as an Apprentice Maintenance Technician (Electrical). You will be required to
complete a four year training programme that will cover all aspects of the role and will be
delivered through in-house training, as well as day-release or other distance learning
methods delivered by National Electrotechnical Training (NET). You will complete a Level 3
Installation Electrician/Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship which is within the
Construction and Built Environment sector and you will gain a Level 3 Electrotechnical
Qualification, (Installation/Maintenance).
Apprentices without level 2 English and mathematics will need to achieve this level as part of
and prior to completion of their apprenticeship.
College attendance and successful completion of these studies is an essential requirement
of this Apprenticeship.

Overview
The Facilities Apprentice Maintenance Technician (Electrical) is a position within the
Ashmolean Facilities Team, who are responsible for the Facilities Management (Hard and
Soft-FM) of the museum’s estate comprising of seven buildings within Oxford. The Hard-FM
team will ensure that all buildings are running efficiently, are pro-actively maintained and
remain fit for purpose. Due to the nature of the role and the museum environment, good
communication skills are critical to establish good working relationships within the team,
across the museum, with the University Estates Services and external specialist contractors.
Reporting to the Facilities Maintenance Manager, alongside the apprenticeship you will
assist in conducting Hard-FM tasks such as compliance checks, responding to building
emergencies, contractor liaison, and the carrying out of pre-planned and reactive
maintenance. The work you carry out will be a combination of what the Facilities
Maintenance Manager assigns to you, and requests that come in through the Facilities
Helpdesk system. As such self-motivation and good IT skills are essential. You will receive
support through participating in 1:1’s with the Facilities Maintenance Manager, attending
weekly team meetings/tool box talks and your annual personal development reviews (PDR).
You will be working alongside the Soft-FM team, and, on occasions, you may need to work
flexibly by assisting on their duties.
Ashmolean Facilities Team structure
Head of Buildings
and Facilities

Maintenance
Manager

Facilities Apprentice

(Electrical)

Maintenance
Technician

Facilities Supervisor

Maintenance
Technician

Facilities Assistant

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Responsibilities
Under the direct management of the Facilities Maintenance Manager, you will assist with:

Hard-FM/ Maintenance
• Assist the Lead Maintenance technician will all electrical works within the remit of the
team.
• Work externally with our partnered electrical contractor in order to meet some apprentice
requirements out side of the Facilities Team remit.
• Assist with compliance checks. including; fire doors, passenger lift checks and
emergency lighting. Maintaining a high standard of health and safety service to the
building.
• Assist with pre-planned maintenance tasks
• Assist with reactive maintenance tasks, including mechanical, electrical, equipment and
utilities.
• Manoeuvring and operating the museums mobile elevated working platform (MEWP)
(training will be arranged externally).
Computers/ technical software
• Using outlook email, diary management, creating documents, retrieving technical
drawings and general administration.
• When required, operate the Lighting Controls via a system tablet.
Health and Safety
• Follow all internal risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) when carrying out
works in the buildings, and attend relevant safety courses when required.
Work Ethic
• Liaising with and building effective working relationships with the Facilities Team, internal
museum staff, University Estates Services, contractors and any stakeholders with
regards to the museum buildings.
• Pro-actively seek additional training opportunities and attend training course for personal
and professional development purposes.
Ad-Hoc Duties
• Support the Soft-FM Team when required.
• Assist with basic repairs to showcases, audio visual equipment and gallery lighting
requests.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade of this post as requested by Head of
Buildings and Facilities.
This is a basic overview, there will be more as your training progresses.
The Ashmolean Museum reserves the right to make reasonable amendments to the job
description in consultation with the post-holder at any time.

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Selection criteria
Essential selection criteria
•

Educated to GCSE standard (English and Maths grade 4 or above) or equivalent

•

Ability to communicate clearly and accurately when drafting information for documents,
handbooks or websites

•

Ability to communicate messages clearly and accurately on the telephone and in person

•

Able to demonstrate an aptitude for the skills taught in the Apprenticeship (for example
through work experience, qualifications or references)

•

Experience of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel

Pre-employment screening
Standard checks
If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You
will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we
haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be
asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or
disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments.
Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures
at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks

Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties
This job includes the following hazard-specific or safety-critical duties which will require
successful pre-employment health screening through our Occupational Health Department
before the successful candidate will be allowed to start work:
• Working at heights - ladders, tower scaffolding and the museums mobile evaluated
working platform.
• Regular manual handling
• Work with allergens – e.g. dust
• Work with any substance which has any of the following pictograms on their MSDS:

Additional security pre-employment checks
This job includes duties that will require additional security pre-employment checks:
• A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check due to works in high
security areas of the museum.

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About the University of Oxford
Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for
the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic,
commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and
enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts.

The Ashmolean Museum

We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address
fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming
and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising
that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse
community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.
While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cuttingedge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK
for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every
year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise.
Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of
staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford.
For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation

Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM)
The Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) group includes the providers of the major
academic services to the divisions, and also departments with responsibilities including, but
extending beyond, the immediate teaching and research needs of the University. The
collections embodied within these departments are an essential part of the University’s wider
nature and mission. They are part of its heritage as the country’s oldest University and now
form a resource of national and international importance for teaching, research and cultural
life; they also make a major contribution to the University’s outreach and access missions.
For more information please visit: https://www.glam.ox.ac.uk/home
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The Ashmolean Museum
Who we are:
Open since 1683, we are the University of Oxford’s Museum of art and archaeology. Situated
in the heart of the city, we are an iconic cultural destination open to everyone every day.
With c.900,000 visitors a year (pre-Covid), we are the most visited university museum in the
world.
What we do:
We preserve and share our collections and knowledge to promote research, learning and
enjoyment.
Why we do what we do:
To illuminate our shared humanity.
We have three strategic pillars:
Collections: We care for, develop, and widen access to our collections.
Research and Teaching: We enable, lead and deliver world-class research and teaching.
Audiences: We provide engaging and inspiring experiences for increasingly diverse
audiences.
In the next five years, we have five enabling priorities:
1. To support, develop and inspire our teams;
2. To promote equity and value diversity in all that we do;
3. To ensure we have the resources to deliver our work;
4. To work towards our commitment to achieve net zero carbon by 2035. Our environmental
responsibility will inform our actions;
5. To ensure we have a building and infrastructure fit for purpose and our future.
For more information visit https://www.ashmolean.org/

How to apply
If you would like to apply, click on the Apply Now button on the ‘Job Details’ page and follow
the on-screen instructions to register as a new user or log-in if you have applied previously.
You will be asked a series of questions as part of your application. Your responses should
explain how you meet the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and
experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or hobbies. Your
application will be judged solely based on how you demonstrate that you meet the selection
criteria stated in the job description.
All applications must be received by midday on the closing date stated in the online
advertisement.
Please visit our ‘How to apply’ page for apprenticeship vacancies for more advice and
information.
Should you experience any difficulties using the online application system, please email
recruitment.support@admin.ox.ac.uk. Further help and support is available from
https://hrsystems.admin.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support. To return to the online application at
any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk.

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Please note that you will receive an automated email from our e-recruitment system to
confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive
this email.

Important information for candidates
Data Privacy
Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application
process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection
legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job
Applicants
at:
https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacy-policy.
The
University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/dataprotection-policy

Equality of opportunity
Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be
determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties
of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job
will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated
against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership,
pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Photographs: Copyright Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

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Benefits of working at the University
Employee benefits
University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel
discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other
employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and
University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staffbenefits

University Club and sports facilities
Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers
social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on
Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming
pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/

Information for staff new to Oxford
If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's
Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including
advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/
There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their
dependents. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme

Family-friendly benefits
With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a
range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also
subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for
employees who have caring responsibilities. The service offers a free telephone advice line,
and the ability to book emergency back-up care for children, adult dependents and elderly
relatives. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-family-care Childcare
The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as
University-supported places at many other private nurseries.
For full details, including how to apply and the costs, see https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/

Disabled staff
We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health
conditions. For further details, including information about how to make contact, in confidence,
with the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, see https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support

Staff networks
The University has a number of staff networks including the Oxford Research Staff Society,
BME staff network, LGBT+ staff network and a disabled staff network. You can find more
information at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks

The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club
The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is an organisation run by volunteers that aims to
assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to
meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk

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