Exeter College is one of the oldest colleges within the University of Oxford, with two residential sites in central Oxford.
These are busy premises, which (in addition to being student residences) host many of the College’s meetings, as well as commercial conferences and summer schools, and private dinners and events. The College is therefore, a vibrant and exciting place to work, and the Lodge Receptionist team is key to providing a professional, customer-focused and welcoming service to all students, staff and visitors.
We are currently seeking a Relief Lodge Receptionist (Day & Night shifts) to deliver this service. Typical duties will include: welcoming guests and dealing with enquiries (in-person and by phone); handling check-in/ check-out procedures (including issuing room keys); overseeing the safety and security of the sites at night; acting as a first point of contact in emergencies; taking payments; and booking rooms on the Kinetics database.
This is a busy, customer-facing role, and it is therefore essential that you have excellent verbal communication skills, and a naturally friendly and helpful nature. You should also be hands-on in approach, with the ability to manage a varied workload under minimal supervision, and a willingness to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of the wider team. Experience in a busy, customer-facing role is essential, whilst experience of working night shifts in a similar residential environment would be an advantage but is not essential.
The starting salary will be within a range £28,437 – £32,108 per annum. In addition, we offer a range of benefits including a generous annual leave allowance, access to contributory pension scheme and discounted healthcare/ dental schemes, and a free meal whilst on duty.
The post will work an average of 39 hours per week, across a 4-week period. There is no fixed rota pattern for Lodge Receptionists: rather, the postholder will cover a mix of day and night shifts (including at weekends) according to the needs of the College.
For more information, including details of how to apply, please download a copy of the Further Particulars.
There is no closing date for this vacancy: applications will be considered as they are received, and candidates will be invited to attend an interview as appropriate. An appointment will be made as soon as a suitable candidate(s) is found. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, to avoid disappointment.
Exeter College is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity
Exeter College (part of the University of Oxford) is seeking to appoint a Cleaner (‘Cohen Quad Scout’).
This is a fixed-term appointment until 30 June 2026, to cover another member of staff’s period of family leave.
The postholder will be responsible for cleaning a specified part of the College’s residential accommodation (based at our residential site on Walton Street in central Oxford), and ensuring that the required standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained.
Duties will include cleaning student bedrooms and communal areas (e.g. bathrooms, kitchens, corridors), as well as ensuring that bins are emptied, floors are vacuumed, surfaces are dusted, and furniture is polished.
This position would suit someone with a background in Housekeeping (ideally within a residential student environment), and who has a professional manner. Strong interpersonal skills are a must, as are a keen eye for detail and a commitment to providing the highest of cleaning standards. Training in COSHH and/ or manual handling would be an advantage, as would an NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning & Support Services (or equivalent).
The rate of pay is £13.16 per hour, for working 25 hours per week (normally during mornings, Monday to Friday).
Benefits include a generous annual leave entitlement, and optional membership of contributory pension & healthcare schemes.
For more information, including details of how to apply, please download a copy of the Further Particulars.
There is no closing date for this vacancy: applications will be considered as they are received, and candidates will be invited to attend an interview as appropriate. An appointment will be made as soon as a suitable candidate(s) is found. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, to avoid disappointment.
Exeter College is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity