Facilities Team Handyman – Training Ground

• To open the site in advance of coaching staff arriving and to ensure all relevant areas are unlocked, lit and heated as required
• To check for and clear any overnight litter/waste to ensure the site is ready for the arrival of staff
• To conduct routine safety inspections and carry out safety and operational maintenance and repairs around the site as required
• To conduct proactive and preventative maintenance around the site, reporting areas where future improvement or work are required
• To assist the Facilities Manager, conduct general routine maintenance activities, inspections and ensure reports and documentation are submitted to the relevant stakeholders
• To liaise on behalf of the Facilities Manager with maintenance contractors to ensure relevant work is conducted in a timely and cost-effective manner
• To assist with invoicing and relevant reporting to the Facilities Manager
• To facilitate contractor movement and working on site ensuring all health and safety inductions and requirements are complied with
• To proactively assist with and promote the safety and security of the training ground and to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act
• To undertake any relevant health and safety training and awareness courses and skills upgrading courses as required by the Facilities Manager
• To be available to respond to and manage safety incidents during the day
• To provide cover during periods of annual leave to answer enquiries and address issues on behalf of the Facilities Manager
• To conduct any other work or deployments as required by the Head of Safety and Operations to assist the Head of Crowd Safety or Head of Matchday Operations at the Kassam Stadium

• Reliability and adaptability
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Ability to take Initiative and when necessary, the ability to be assertive
• Leadership and the ability to ‘make things happen’
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Professional manner
• Efficient, productive and proactive
• Positive and flexible attitude
• Ability to react to changing situations positively
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to solve problems
• Skills in plumbing, carpentry, general building etc. are key advantages.

Code of Conduct

Oxford United Football Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour are unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Oxford United Football Club are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion, and diversity of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer, or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.

The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards and as we are underrepresented in these areas; we particularly welcome ‘entry level’ applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community and anyone with a disability.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Oxford United Football Club are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the Club and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Club activities is of the upmost importance. The Club will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment - carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families, and the relevant local authority.