Facilities Assistant

Position: Facilities Assistant (111123-1225)

University of Warwick provided pay range

This range is provided by University of Warwick. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

About

The Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Hilkka Armston (Facilities Co-ordinator) at  This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your buildings and facilities maintenance experience in a key role at a leading Business School. As an important member of the WBS Facilities Team, reporting directly to the Facilities Coordinator, you will help support the WBS strategy and vision by delivering and promoting the maintenance of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.

This role involves a combination of operational facilities maintenance and administrative tasks, so may be best suited to applicants with experience in both areas.

About You

This is a busy role in a fast-paced environment. You will need to be proactive, positive, self‑motivated and enthusiastic, with a real can‑do approach to work. Please be aware that this role includes a physical element which will entail, for example, the moving of furniture and materials around and between buildings. Please also be aware that this role occasionally calls for flexibility of start and finish times to cover preparation for events and teaching activities.

About

The Department

Warwick Business School (WBS) is a place where big ideas meet real impact. We’re part of a world‑class university, but we’re more than just our reputation. For nearly 60 years, we’ve been helping people turn ambition into action, equipping them to make a real difference in the world. Please view our online brochure, specifically created for candidates, to gain further insight into working at Warwick Business School.

About

Us

We were the first UK business school to achieve triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB), and our programmes consistently rank among the best – view all of our rankings here. But what really sets us apart is how it feels to be here. We’re down to earth, collaborative, and proud to create a place where staff, students and alumni feel  want your time here to be as inspiring as it is rewarding, with the support, trust, and opportunities you need to grow both professionally and personally.

Our

Vision

The world needs smart ideas, and the leaders who can bring them to life. Those ideas only matter if they can be put into practice. Our vision is simple: to shape the people and ideas that will define what comes next and ensure they have everything they need to make it happen.

Change Makers

• See the bigger picture. They think beyond themselves, seek out different perspectives, and consider the ripple effect of their actions.
• Challenge the norm. They question the status quo and look for better ways to make a difference.
• Have the drive to deliver. They don’t just imagine change; they put in the work to make it happen.

Our CORE Values

• Curiosity. We challenge, explore, and create to build a better future.
• Openness. We welcome ideas, feedback, and change to keep moving forward.
• Restlessness. We’re never content to stand still; we keep striving for more.
• Excellence. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do.

About The University

We are a world‑leading research‑intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK. Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent. Find out more about us at

How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE:
Thursday 1st January 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time). To apply, please click “Apply” below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV Should Include

• Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
• Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your Cover Letter Should Explain

• Your motivations for applying to the role.
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).

Interview Date

To be confirmed

Start Date

To be confirmed

What we Offer

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday plus University…