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
Head Gardener
Permanent
Full Time (36.5 hours)
£31,502 to £37,386 per annum (depending on experience)
University College is seeking to recruit an accomplished gardening professional with experience of working in gardens of high professional standards as Head Gardener. The College occupies a historic site in central Oxford and the gardens complement the historic nature of the site and are places intended for the enjoyment of the whole College community, to rest, relax, entertain and enjoy.
The postholder will report to the Domestic Bursar and the Head of Grounds and Gardens. The Domestic Bursar is responsible for the College gardens and sports grounds, which must be kept to a high standard and look neat and presentable at all times. The Head Gardener’s role is to ensure that the gardens are presented to the highest standards for College and student lead events.
The successful candidate will have a strong interest in gardening for wildlife, sustainability, biodiversity and food production. You will have proven skills in ornamental horticulture, with a background which includes training in that area.
In addition, a detailed knowledge of plants, planting and cultivation of shrubs as well as soil management and plant propagation are essential. You will have a sound understanding of COSHH and H&S as well as proven experience of successful project planning and management. You will be positive and proactive and a strong communicator, who can effectively build relationships with a range of stakeholders.
The post carries with it generous benefits, including 30 days holiday allowance, free lunch, health insurance, access to the employee assistance programme among other benefits.
To apply
Please send a CV together with a covering letter to HR by email at hr.admin@univ.ox.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon, 2 June 2023.
Interviews will be held at University College, Oxford w/c 12 June 2023.
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.
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Lodge Manager
Permanent
Full Time (36.5 hours per week)
Salary £30,502 – £36,386 per annum
Univ is recruiting for a full time Lodge Manager to manage its lodge operations. The Lodge is a vital part of the College. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout the year and is the welfare, information and security hub of the College for many students, staff and Fellows.
It is staffed by a team of seven full time/part time porters who are a crucial part of College life – combining welfare skills where needed with practical knowhow in many situations to help students through their time at Univ. The Lodge Manager’s role is key in leading this team, which is a core part of the College’s support network and ensuring that the highest degree of professionalism and confidentiality is maintained.
The post-holder will report to the Domestic Bursar and is expected to work closely with College Officers, Fellows and staff in the exercise of their day-to-day duties. Good bearing and a command of the respect of all members of the College is imperative, as is a compassionate and empathetic approach to people and an affinity for working with young people in an educational setting.
In addition, experience of managing staff in a customer facing role is essential together with a relevant management qualification or equivalent experience. You will also be well organised, good at multi-tasking and flexible in your approach to work and changing demands day to day
Benefits & Package
In return, you will benefit from working for a supportive, and inclusive organisation offering good development opportunities plus a comprehensive package of benefits including:
- Private healthcare insurance
- 30 days holiday per year
- Free meals
- Bus pass purchase scheme
- Access to numerous EAP services etc.
To apply
Submit a CV and cover letter to describe how you meet the criteria for the role set out in the person specification. Documents should be sent to the HR team at hr.admin@univ.ox.ac.uk or by post to The HR Coordinator, University College, High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BH.
An enhanced DBS check will be done
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.
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Further Particulars
Job Description/Person Specification
Recruitment Monitoring Form
Hall Steward
c £28,000 to £29,500 pa (depending on experience)+ excellent benefits
40 hrs per week
Permanent
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 Executive Chef and be involved in managing a dedicated Front of House team serving in the Hall and Senior Common Room (SCR).
You will lead by example and manage service delivery in the SCR and Dining Hall to ensure excellent service from point of entry to departure (e.g., greeting, speed of service and food and beverage delivery, fulfilment of special requests etc). You will liaise with internal customers (the Kitchen, the Conference and Events team and other stakeholders) to ensure the functions they organise receive a consistent and excellent level of service.
This is an exciting time to be joining Univ and the role is an outstanding opportunity and challenge for a proven specialist. 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 smart zone bus pass, free lunch, amongst other benefits.
To apply
Please send a CV or complete an application form available below and return it by email to hr.admin@univ.ox.ac.uk or by post to HR Team, University College, High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BH.
Deadline: 12 noon on 9 June 2023
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.
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Job Description
Application Form
Recruitment Monitoring Form