Facilities Assistant

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university seeks a multi-skilled Facilities Assistant to join the Department of Oncology. This role involves overseeing facilities operations and delivering exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have IT knowledge, a proactive attitude, and attention to detail. The job is physically demanding at times and offers a salary range of £24,685-£27,319. The closing date for applications is 4th January 2026, and successful candidates will undergo a standard DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service roles is preferred.
• Proficient in IT applications for operational tasks.
• Ability to work in physically demanding situations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee smooth running of facilities operations.
• Work in Goods-In and as a buildings support provider.
• Deliver forward-thinking customer service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Proactive attitude

IT knowledge

Understanding of Health and Safety

Job description

# Facilities AssistantThe Department of Oncology has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and can-do multi-skilled Facilities Assistant. This team member will join our dedicated, passionate, friendly, and high performing team within the University of Cambridge.Working as part of the Department's Facilities team, you will deliver exceptional forward thinking customer service in overseeing the smooth running of all the facilities operations within the Department. You will work a rota system of 2 weeks within Goods-In, and 2 weeks as a buildings support service provider across the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC).Use and knowledge of IT is essential, as is an understanding of Health and Safety. The ideal applicant will have excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude. Training will be provided; however, applicants should be aware parts of the job can be physically demanding for short periods of time.The post is available now, and the job will be based in the newly redeveloped Early Cancer Institute building - which we expect to occupy from June 2026. It is an exciting time to join the Department and the postholder will play a key role in assisting with the move back to the building from our current temporary accommodation.The Department of Oncology is home to around 260 staff and students representing a range of disciplines and categories, with the majority based on the CBC, either in the Early Cancer Institute or office space in Addenbrooke's Hospital.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications before the advertised closing date. We therefore highly encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.We are keen to recruit the right person to this busy role, and we welcome informal enquiries to **[e-mail]****Closing Date:** 4th January 2026**Interview Date:** 16th January 2026Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.Please quote reference RD48373 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.### Department/location### Salary£24,685-£27,319### ReferenceRD48373### Category### Date published18 December 2025### Closing date4 January 2026