Maintenance Assistant (2002)

 

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

 

 

Do you have the ability to self manage a busy workload?

 

 

Do you have the ability to communicate instructions and objectives clearly?

 

 

Do you have the ability to manage and coach effectively?

 

 

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

 

 

The Role:

 

Oxfam has a network of c 550 shops UK wide whose aim is to attract new supporters every day and make as much money as possible to support Oxfam’s programme work. This role supports that estate by operating as part of the Property Services Team to facilitate maintenance of Oxfam retail properties.

 

 

What we are looking for:

 

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

 

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

 

• Organisation to work effectively – Ability to self manage a busy workload, including administration, communications, managing others, and working in partnership with shop teams and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate instructions and objectives clearly.
• Ability to manage and coach effectively.
• Able to work on own initiative to resolve problems without supervision.
• Ability to maintain a calm approach to deal with volume, complexity and a variety of work, often under pressure.
• Ability to work within Oxfam’s values.
• Very good numerical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong team working skills.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office.

 

 

We offer:

 

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

 

 

Flexfam:

 

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.

 

 

How to apply:

 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.