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**Join the University of Oxford as a University Joiner on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2025** The University of Oxford invites skilled joiners to become a part of our esteemed Estates Services. Here, you won't just work on buildings—you'll preserve history, craft bespoke pieces, and contribute to the legacy of one of the world's most prestigious academic institutions. At Oxford University, excellence isn't just a goal—it's our way of life. Our research tackles global challenges, from climate change to pandemics. **Estates Services** Estates Services is responsible for the management and strategic direction of Oxford University's functional and commercial estate comprising over 450 buildings and the infrastructure associated with them. A University Joiner is a specialist member of our Team who supports all high- level carpentry and joinery work within the University as well as colleges*.* **About the Role:** As a University Joiner, you'll operate at the highest level, crafting complex repairs and furniture using both traditional techniques and modern machinery. From prestigious listed buildings to innovative prototypes, your work will be varied and impactful. You'll collaborate with internal teams and external contractors, ensuring our spaces are both beautiful and functional. As a member of the team you will need to carry out reactive and planned maintenance tasks ensuring that any down-time is minimised, advising on remedial and corrective works as appropriate communicating with stakeholders with regards to scheduled interruptions of services. As a valued member of our team, you'll work closely with our Joinery Manager to design and build prototypes for furniture and building elements. These prototypes will serve as blueprints for our team's future projects, so your attention to detail and craftsmanship will be crucial. **What we offer:** As an employer, we value the well-being and development of all our employees. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including: • 30 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays) • Extensive personal and professional development opportunities • Supportive childcare services for working parents and guardians • Generous family leave for pregnancy, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave • Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future • Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings • Subsidised sports centre membership to promote well-being • Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting • Discounted bus and transit travel In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups and sports clubs, fostering an inclusive atmosphere. **About You** The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of Joinery, building and furniture design with specific knowledge of wood types. You will also have experience and knowledge of furniture construction and repair. **Selection Criteria: Essential** • Educated to an NVQ Level 3 or have significant experience in joinery and architectural joinery. • Extensive knowledge of Joinery, building and furniture design with specific knowledge of wood types. • Have experience and knowledge of furniture construction and repair. • Ability to manage contractors attending site including supervising basic reactive maintenance via other Estates Services staff. • Ability to maintain and manage their own workload with limited input including record keeping. • Experience of customer service with client management **Selection Criteria: Desirable** • Qualified or certified trade qualifications • CSCS training • First Aid • Driving Licence **How to Apply:** To apply for this position, please submit the following documents as part of your online application: • Covering letter/supporting statement • Curriculum vitae (CV) • Contact details of two referees (only contacted if you are successful) Only applications received **before 12 pm on Wednesday 3 April 2024 can be considered.** **Interviews will hold in the week commencing 8 April 2024.**
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Join the University of Oxford as a University Joiner on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2025 The University of Oxford invites skilled joiners to become a part of our esteemed Estates Services. Here, you won't just work on buildings—you'll preserve history, craft bespoke pieces, and contribute to the legacy of one of the world's most prestigious academic institutions. At Oxford University, excellence isn't just a goal—it's our way of life. Our research tackles global challenges, from climate change to pandemics. Estates Services Estates Services is responsible for the management and strategic direction of Oxford University's functional and commercial estate comprising over 450 buildings and the infrastructure associated with them. A University Joiner is a specialist member of our Team who supports all high-level carpentry and joinery work within the University as well as colleges*.* About the Role: As a University Joiner, you'll operate at the highest level, crafting complex repairs and furniture using both traditional techniques and modern machinery. From prestigious listed buildings to innovative prototypes, your work will be varied and impactful. You'll collaborate with internal teams and external contractors, ensuring our spaces are both beautiful and functional. As a member of the team you will need to carry out reactive and planned maintenance tasks ensuring that any down-time is minimised, advising on remedial and corrective works as appropriate communicating with stakeholders with regards to scheduled interruptions of services. As a valued member of our team, you'll work closely with our Joinery Manager to design and build prototypes for furniture and building elements. These prototypes will serve as blueprints for our team's future projects, so your attention to detail and craftsmanship will be crucial. What we offer: As an employer, we value the well-being and development of all our employees. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including: • 30 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays) • Extensive personal and professional development opportunities • Supportive childcare services for working parents and guardians • Generous family leave for pregnancy, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave • Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future • Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings • Subsidised sports centre membership to promote well-being • Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting • Discounted bus and transit travel In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups and sports clubs, fostering an inclusive atmosphere. About You The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of Joinery, building and furniture design with specific knowledge of wood types. You will also have experience and knowledge of furniture construction and repair. Selection Criteria: Essential • Educated to an NVQ Level 3 or have significant experience in joinery and architectural joinery. • Extensive knowledge of Joinery, building and furniture design with specific knowledge of wood types. • Have experience and knowledge of furniture construction and repair. • Ability to manage contractors attending site including supervising basic reactive maintenance via other Estates Services staff. • Ability to maintain and manage their own workload with limited input including record keeping. • Experience of customer service with client management Selection Criteria: Desirable • Qualified or certified trade qualifications • CSCS training • First Aid • Driving Licence How to Apply: To apply for this position, please submit the following documents as part of your online application: • Covering letter/supporting statement • Curriculum vitae (CV) • Contact details of two referees (only contacted if you are successful) Only applications received before 12 pm on Wednesday 3 April 2024 can be considered. Interviews will hold in the week commencing 8 April 2024.
Job Description _________________________________________________________________________ Summary Job title University Joiner Division UAS Department Estates Services Location The Malthouse, Tidmarsh Lane Grade and salary Grade 6: 32332 - 38205 per annum Hours Full time Contract type Fixed Term contract (1 year) Reporting to Joinery Manager Vacancy reference 171534 The Role The University Joiners are a specialist team who support all high-level carpentry and joinery work within the University as well as colleges. The team consists of 6 staff and one apprentice who work both in the workshop based at the Malthouse as well as across the University when required. As members of the Guild of Master-craftsmen, the University Joiners operate at a very high level and are expected to complete complex repairs and construction of furniture and elements of buildings utilising power machinery and hand tools. This work will take place at the Joinery workshop as well as onsite where Joiners will be expected to work with no supervision but the discussed guidelines in which the repair needs to take place. While working, all Joiners are expected to interact with stakeholders when required including building managers and other building users when necessary. They are also expected to adhere to all Health and safety practices and regulations while working. There will be times when working outside will be required as some repairs or installations will be external building elements The University Joinery team work on some of the most prestigious buildings within the University of Oxford Estate including listed buildings where Joiners are expected to collaborate and work with other teams and sections from Estates Services as well as external contractors. Responsibilities The University Joiner will have the following responsibilities: • To carry out reactive and planned maintenance tasks ensuring that any down-time is minimised, advising on remedial and corrective works as appropriate communicating with stakeholders with regards to scheduled interruption of services. • To collaborate and support the Joinery Manager and Supervisor in the design and construction of prototypes relating to furniture and building fabric elements. These prototypes are to be used to instruct further manufacturing by the remaining team. • Utilise hand tools and machinery to produce specified items adhering to agreed designs and producing items in an accurate and timely manner. • To work independently and assess risk when working onsite and support the Joinery Manager and Supervisor in reviewing risk documentation and providing updates where necessary. • To manage tasks and workload throughout a period of time, while documenting material usage, time and techniques. This will include providing updates to the Joinery Supervisor and Joinery Manager. • Communicate with stakeholders involved in joinery work onsite including liaising with building users and other contractors to allow for work to be carried out in safe and efficient manner. • Support and collaborate with other Estates Services staff and sections on larger projects including minor works and other refurbishments. • Act as a responsible person for works onsite including maintaining a safe and secure working space and adhere to all health and safety policies and documentation. • To take production items and install items onsite into University and College buildings, looking to adapt items where necessary using appropriate tools. • Utilise Planon System to receive and update work orders relating to work being carried out including projects and reactive maintenance. Selection criteria Essential selection criteria • • • • Educated to an NVQ Level 3 or have significant experience in joinery and architectural joinery. Extensive knowledge of Joinery, building and furniture design with specific knowledge of wood types. Have experience and knowledge of furniture construction and repair. Ability to manage contractors attending site including supervising basic reactive maintenance via other Estates Services staff. • Ability to maintain and manage their own workload with limited input including record keeping. • Experience of customer service with client management Desirable selection criteria • • • • Qualified or certified trade qualifications CSCS training First Aid Driving Licence . 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 https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks screening procedures at: 2 Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties This job includes hazards or safety-critical activities. If you are offered the post, you will be asked to complete a health questionnaire which will be assessed by our Occupational Health Service, and the offer of employment will be subject a successful outcome of this assessment. The hazards or safety-critical duties involved are as follows: • Working at heights • Lone Working • Driving on University business • Regular manual handling 3 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. 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 cutting-edge. 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. Estates Services Estates Services is responsible for the management and strategic direction of Oxford University's functional and commercial estate within Oxfordshire. This comprises some 450 buildings and the infrastructure associated with them. Estates Services has a broad and diverse remit covering: • Development of the University’s Estate Strategy • Management of the University’s functional estate (which includes laboratory and teaching facilities, offices, museums, and libraries) and housing for graduate students and staff; • Facilities Management for a growing number of University buildings • Management of the University Parks and Wytham Woods • Management of the University's commercial, agricultural and residential land and property assets • The development of all capital building projects, running at around £60m - £90m per annum • Repairs and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure (except IT and Telecoms) • Programmes of refurbishment, replacement and minor works • Reactive maintenance via the Helpdesk • Environmental sustainability • Space management and maintenance of space and property records • Maintenance of a safe and secure physical environment for staff, students and visitors by Security Services. For more information please visit: http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/estates 4 How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two / three referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting advice is available at: https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitmentsupport-faqs To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. 5 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-privacypolicy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/dataprotection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82 of 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. 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. 6 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/staff-benefits 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. 7
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