The College employs a wide-ranging mixture of academic, research, management, and support and technical 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
Chef de Partie
Permanent; Full Time (40 Hours per week); £25,500 – £26,500 per annum
University College is seeking a Chef de Partie to join the friendly and busy Kitchen Team. You will have substantial experience of delivering good quality food within a set framework of standards, be highly organised, have a good working knowledge of food hygiene and possess sound communication and customer service skills. Excellent work standards, and the ability to work well as part of a team are essential.
In return, we offer generous holiday, pension, bicycle purchase scheme, amongst other benefits.
To apply please complete an application form available below and return to the HR Coordinator via email to hr.admin@univ.ox.ac.uk or by post to HR Coordinator, University College, High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BH by 12 noon on 29 November 2021.
Attachments
Job Description
Further Particulars
Application Form
Recruitment Monitoring Form
The College is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all candidates and encourage applications from women and minority groups who are currently under-represented in this part of the College.
Food Service Assistant (Variable Hours)
Variable hours; £9.50 per hour
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly and hard-working Hospitality Team. You must have a flexible approach with excellent customer service skills and experience of serving food and drink to the highest standard.
Shifts to include mornings, evenings and weekends.
The rate of pay is £9.50 per hour. Benefits include uniform and meals while on duty.
To apply please complete an application form available below and return to the HR Coordinator via email to hr.admin@univ.ox.ac.uk or by post to HR Coordinator, University College, High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BH.
Attachments
Job Description
Further Particulars
Application Form
Recruitment Monitoring Form
The College is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all candidates and encourage applications from women and minority groups who are currently under-represented in this part of the College.
Head Porter
Permanent; Full-Time (36.5 hours per week); Salary: £29,614 – £34,304
Univ is recruiting for a full time Head Porter to manage the lodge and a team of eight full time/part time porters and casual staff. The Lodge is both the information and security hub of the College, supporting students, staff and visitors on a daily basis with a range of services.
The post-holder will be responsible for leading all Lodge operations, ranging from day to day reception management, mail distribution, security monitoring, meeting and greeting to staff supervision and performance management, health and safety and fire marshal duties, while being the front line for College security and welfare. The highest degree of professionalism, dress and deportment and confidentiality is required of the Lodge at all times and it is for the Head Porter to ensure that the professional and personal commitment of the Lodge staff is always of the highest standard.
The successful applicant will be sociable and outgoing, highly customer focused, with sound communication and people management skills. You will also need to be well organised, good at multi-tasking and flexible in your approach to work and changing demands day to day. Good bearing and a command of the respect of all members of the College is imperative.
The College offers attractive terms and conditions including accommodation (if required), private health insurance, 30 days holiday per year, free meals while on duty etc.
To apply applicants are asked to submit a CV and personal statement to describe how they meet the personal and professional specification for the role. Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
Applications should be sent by email to the HR Coordinator at hr.admin@univ.ox.ac.uk or by post to the HR Coordinator, University College, High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BH.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 12 January 2022.
Interviews will take place 20 January 2022.
A DBS check will apply
Attachments
Job Description
Further Particulars
Recruitment Monitoring Form
The College is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all candidates and encourage applications from women and minority groups who are currently under-represented in this part of the College.
Hall Steward
Permanent; Full Time (40 hrs per week); £25,500 – £26,500 per annum
University College, Oxford is seeking to appoint a talented and experienced Catering professional as their Hall Steward. The post-holder will report to the Head Steward and be involved in managing a dedicated Front of House team.
This is an exciting time to be joining Univ and the role is an outstanding opportunity and challenge for a proven specialist. You will lead by example to ensure that team members deliver the highest possible levels of customer service at all times
In addition, you will frequently liaise with the Kitchen, Conference and Events team, Development Office and the Master’s Office to ensure all customers experience a consistent level of service.
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, outstanding organisational skills and an ‘eye for detail’. S/he will have supervisory experience and the ability to coach others. In addition, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Some flexibility in working hours will be required, as the post holder will attend events in the evening or at weekends.
In return, we offer a generous holiday allowance (29 days, pro rata), free bus pass, free lunch, amongst other benefits.
To apply please complete an application form available below and return to the HR Coordinator via email to hr.admin@univ.ox.ac.uk or by post to HR Coordinator, University College, High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BH by 12 noon on 29 November 2021.
Attachments
Job Description
Further Particulars
Application Form
Recruitment Monitoring Form
The College is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all candidates and encourage applications from women and minority groups who are currently under-represented in this part of the College.
Lodge Porter (Nights)
Permanent, Full Time, £11.97 per hour
University College is seeking to appoint a Night Lodge Porter to join the friendly Univ. Lodge Team.
The Lodge is both the information and security hub of the College, supporting students, staff and visitors on a daily basis with a range of services.
The post-holder will be required to contribute to the efficient and effective running of the Lodge, to receive enquiries and to promote a positive, welcoming and professional image of the College, whilst maintaining a secure and safe working environment for all College members.
The ideal candidate will be sociable and outgoing, highly customer focused, with sound communication and team working skills. You will also have good organisational skills and be able to provide excellent customer service.
The hours of work are 60, worked on a rotational basis (5 nights on, 5 nights off). For more information, please see the Job Description and Further Particulars.
In return, we offer generous holiday, pension, bicycle purchase scheme, amongst other benefits.
An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.
To apply please complete an application form available below and return to the HR Coordinator via email to hr.admin@univ.ox.ac.uk or by post to HR Coordinator, University College, High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BH by 12 noon on 3 December 2021.
Interviews will be held in w/c 6 December 2021.
Attachments
Job Description
Further Particulars
Application Form
Recruitment Monitoring Form
The College is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all candidates and encourage applications from women and minority groups who are currently under-represented in this part of the College.