The College employs a wide-ranging mixture of academic, research, management, and support staff. In addition, the College is sometimes able to offer associations to academics employed by other faculties or departments of the University and to academics visiting Oxford.
Facilities and Benefits
University College offers a wide range of excellent facilities and benefits to its staff, for example:
- Generous holiday allowances
- Optional pension schemes
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Free lunches when on duty
- Interest-free season ticket loans for travel on public transport
- Free use of the on-site squash court
- Discounted use of the University’s sports facilities
Specific information about the benefits associated with each post is provided within the further particulars when it is advertised.
Equality and Diversity
University College aims to promote equality of opportunity and treatment for all men and women working and studying at the College or applying to do so and to ensure equality of access to all services provided by the College. The College aims to foster an environment in which unlawful discrimination and harassment are not tolerated and where all members of the College community are encouraged to achieve their full potential. Further information about the College’s Equality Duty is available on our Policy Documents page.
CURRENT VACANCIES
Commis Chef
Full time (40 Hours per week)
Salary range: £29,243 to £31,163
Pay will be £29,566 per annum
University College is looking for a Commis Chef to join the busy Kitchen team. The post holder will be required to assist the kitchen brigade on the preparation and production of high-quality food for students, fellows and staff of the college. You will help to maintain the high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the Kitchen. You must have excellent work standards and team working skills.
This post is offered full time (40 hours per week). Suitable training will be provided for the successful candidate.
In return we offer generous benefits including: 30 days’ holiday, pension scheme etc.
To apply please complete an application form available below and return to the HR Team via email to hr.admin@univ.ox.ac.uk or by post to HR, University College, High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BH.
This vacancy will remain open until filled.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We particularly encourage applications from minority groups who are under-represented in the College.
Development Manager (Regular Giving)
Full-time (36.5 hours per week) or part-time (minimum 29.2 hours per week)
Permanent
Salary: £35,681 to £41,636 per annum (Grade 6)
University College, Oxford (Univ), is seeking an ambitious and experienced fundraising professional to lead and develop our established regular and individual giving programme.
It is an exciting time to join the College and become part of our high-performing, supportive fundraising and alumni relations team.
The well-established regular giving programme has a strong track record from telephone fundraising appeals to direct mail, online campaigns, Giving Days and face-to-face asks. Regular giving makes an important contribution to the College providing crucial support for core activities enabling us to continue to deliver world-class teaching, research and student support.
The post-holder will take strategic ownership of regular and individual giving, developing targeted campaigns to increase participation, grow philanthropic income and strengthen long-term relationships with alumni and friends. You will also lead the development and stewardship of the 1249 Society, using data and donor insight to increase membership and retention.
The post-holder will need to be a self-starter who is highly organised, innovative and able to work on their own initiative. You will have a keen eye for detail, strong data skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people with tact and sensitivity.
This post is offered on a full-time or part-time basis. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, free lunch, an employee assistance programme and a range of other benefits.
If you’re looking for a busy role where every day is varied and challenging, this could be the perfect role for you.
Please email hr.admin@univ.ox.ac.uk with your CV and a covering letter or send by post to the HR Team, University College, OX1 4BH
Closing date: 12pm on 2 October 2026
Interviews will be held in person at University College, Oxford on 14 and 15 October 2026.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We particularly encourage applications from minority groups who are under-represented in the College.
