Facilities Assistant

We are recruiting for a Facilities Assistant, to join us in Oxford. 

You will ensure day to day management of all Facilities requirements are met. To assist on storage, maintenance and archiving of deeds/wills and probate files, using a computerised database system. To assist the Facilities Supervisor with H&S requirements including new starter inductions and maintenance of records. Cover and support will be required at certain times in our other offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Cover mail room duties on a daily basis
• Provide support to all internal RWK Goodman clients regarding stationery and other miscellaneous requests as and when required
• Providing reprographics support for all departments on request
• Ordering of stationery, lighting, cash & carry consumables
• Investigate and respond accordingly to any reports of breakdowns or faults. Contacting & arranging maintenance/repair of services where required
• Oversee cleaning standards, liaise with company if issues
• Assist the Facilities Supervisor in the procurement of consumables, non consumable and general services for all RWK Goodman offices
• Act as representative when sourcing/agreeing new contracts
• Assist in planning & execution of office moves within agreed timeframes
• Manage storeroom, control of rubbish/recycling and kitchen standards
• Complete H&S inductions for new members of staff ensuring accurate records are kept, supported by the H&S Co-ordinator
• Travel to other offices to cover

• Experience working in a Facilities role 
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs A-C (Including English and Maths)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word and Excel
• Previous experience within a customer service role or office environment
• Previous experience within a legal environment is desirable
• Excellent organisation capability with the ability to effectively prioritise
• Client service focused

We’re RWK Goodman – a progressive Top 100 law firm. We exist to unlock potential and create a lasting positive impact for our clients, colleagues and communities. Our purpose is what drives our business forward. It’s our guiding principle. And it’s why our clients trust us to be their life-long legal partner.

Over 570 colleagues. 36 specialist areas. 3 core divisions. With offices across the South West, Thames Valley and London. We are widely known for our technical expertise and diverse client base across industries and sectors.

As a people-focused firm, ours is a culture of heart, not ego. In our inclusive environment, we support each other as we strive for success. For ourselves. For each other. And for our clients and communities.

We know our people are what sets us apart. That’s why we’re committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can thrive and achieve your full potential. Because this isn’t ‘just another job in law’. This is an opportunity for ambitious legal professionals to develop rewarding careers, in a culture that cares.

We’re on a mission to create a dynamic and inclusive culture. And that starts with our recruitment process. If you have a disability, whether visible or not, we want to work with you every step of the way. Because we want to give you the best chance of success when you apply. If you need any reasonable adjustments to accommodate your disability, such as extra time on written assessments, an accessible interview room or a quiet space before and after the interview, please speak to our Recruitment Team so that we can work together to help bring your best self.

Over a number of years, we have developed a robust and transparent framework which shows you exactly what you need to achieve in order to grow your career at the firm. This isn’t just about hitting KPIs.

The framework helps you to understand how your contribution and behaviours are woven together to create the basis for your progression in the firm. From Assistant to Director, you can see exactly what is expected of you along the way.