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Logistics and Maintenance Coordinator
Job type: Temporary position (one year, renewable)
Salary range: £23,873– 25,200 gross per year (37.5 hours per week)
Deadline for applications: 20/11/2025
Start date: 1st December 2025 if possible
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location: Maison Française d’Oxford (MFO), 2-10 Norham Road, Oxford OX2 6SE
Line manager: Director of the MFO, Prof. Van Damme Stéphane
The MFO is a research centre and a Franco-British cultural centre, which is a body of the University of Oxford, which welcomes researchers and regularly organises scientific and cultural events. The position is part of a multidisciplinary team.
The Maison Française d’Oxford is located in two buildings, with 11 rooms and 7 flats.
SUMMARY OF POSITION AND REQUIRED SKILLS
Context
The position as Logistics and Maintenance Coordinator is essential to the smooth daily running of the MFO. He/she will provide material and logistical support for the activities, working closely with the administrative team.
Mission
Ensuring day-to-day logistics operations, the maintenance of the premises, and providing support for the events organised by the MFO.
Key responsibilities
• Ensuring that the equipment (lights, heating, boiler, fire alarm) is in working order.
• Working with the Director to assign larger jobs to contractors and following up on them
• Performing minor repairs (plumbing, changing light bulbs)
• Handling and carrying small equipment.
• Being responsible for the keys to the various buildings and rooms
• Ensuring the cleaning and maintenance of common areas and spaces
• Providing logistical support for events organised by the MFO, in conjunction with the Programme and Outreach Officer
• Preparing conference rooms for events (room layout, ordering meals, and preparing tea and coffee).
• Handling day-to-day purchasing along with the Finance and Accounting Officer
• Helping to manage stocks and storing equipment
• Conducting check-in and check-out inspections for residents
How to apply
Please send a CV and a supporting statement to secretary@mfo.ac.uk by 20 November. The supporting statement should explain your relevant experience and training in a field relevant to the position. Please also include the names and contact details of two recent employers, who can be contacted for reference.
