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.
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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
Exeter College (part of the University of Oxford) proposes to appoint a Career Development Fellow in English Literature, 1660–1830 (the ‘Gwenyth Emily Rankin Fellowship’). The position, which is strictly temporary, will be tenable for a period of three years from 1 September 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter).
The main duties of the post are to:
- undertake 144 weighted hours of tutorial or class teaching across the 24 teaching weeks of the academic year (i.e. an average of 6 weighted hours per week);
- set and mark College examinations;
- participate in the undergraduate admissions process;
- act as key point of liaison with our visiting student programme;
- participate in the governance of the College (including discharging the functions of a Trustee);
- participate fully in the running of English and its joint schools within College; and
- engage in advanced study and research.
The area of specialization for this post is Literature in English 1660-1830. The ability to teach additional periods of Literature in English would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will have:
- a research record of international standing, appropriate to the stage of the candidate’s career, with evidence of (or potential for producing) research of international standing in English Literature;
- the proven ability, or the potential, to provide excellent tutorial and small group teaching in a range of undergraduate topics;
- the ability to undertake College administration and duties, and to co-operate in the running of English Language & Literature in the College, and in College affairs more generally;
- hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/ DPhil in English Literature. [Candidates must have successfully completed a doctoral defense (PhD viva or equivalent) between 27 February 2018 and 26 February 2026 inclusive]
The successful candidate will become a member of the Governing Body, and therefore a Trustee, at Exeter College.
The salary will be within a range £39,424 – £47,779 per annum (inclusive of an Oxford Weighting allowance of £1,730 per annum). In addition, a range of other generous benefits are available, as set out in the Further Particulars.
For more information, including details of how to apply, please download a copy of the Further Particulars.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12pm noon (GMT) on Friday 27 February 2026.
Exeter College is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity.
Exeter College is seeking a part-time Assistant Gardener to join its Gardens & Grounds team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within the unique and historic environment of an Oxford college, supporting the care and presentation of its gardens and outdoor spaces.
Working under the supervision of the Head Gardener, the Assistant Gardener will assist with the day-to-day maintenance of the College’s gardens, lawns, courtyards, and grounds. The role involves a wide range of practical horticultural tasks, and will suit someone who enjoys hands-on outdoor work and takes pride in maintaining attractive, well-kept spaces.
We are looking for someone with some practical experience of gardening or grounds maintenance (professional or substantial voluntary experience), a basic knowledge of plants and seasonal garden work, and the ability to carry out physical outdoor work in all weather conditions. You will be reliable, enthusiastic, and able to work both independently and as part of a small team.
A horticultural qualification (such as RHS Level 1 or 2) and experience in a formal or historic garden setting are desirable but not essential.
In return, we pay £14.05 per hour, as well as offering a generous annual leave allowance, access to excellent pension and healthcare/ dental schemes, and a free meal whilst on duty.
This is a fixed-term contract until 30 September 2026. The post is part-time, normally working 15 hours per week (over 2-3 days), with some flexibility over working days by agreement.
For more information, including details of how to apply, please download a copy of the Further Particulars.
The closing date for applications is 12pm (noon) on Friday 27 February 2026.
Exeter College is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity