Vacancies
In addition to academic and administrative staff, Merton College employs specialists in a wide variety of fields, including conference organisation, housekeeping, catering, landscaping and maintenance.
For general enquiries please contact the HR Team at vacancies@merton.ox.ac.uk
Salary: £28,369.29 pa rising to £28,652.36 pa after probation, plus an additional annual allowance of £2,100, paid monthly.
Contract type: Full time Average 42 hours/week, Permanent position
Shift pattern: Nightshift – 18:30 hours to 06:30 hours, 3 days on and 3 days off, average 42 hours/week, inclusive of some weekends and bank holidays
The Lodge is very much the gateway to the College and on a daily basis our team of Porters welcome and assist a significant number of Fellows, students, staff and visitors from all over the world. The role is a very busy and public facing one in which the Porters are required to provide the highest possible standards of service at all times.
We would like to hear from applicants who enjoy working with and assisting a wide range of people, and who enjoy variety and responsibility. You will be naturally personable and able to demonstrate experience of working in a public facing role that has involved providing great customer service.
Benefits include:
Working hours are 42 per week on a ‘3 days on and 3 days off’ 6-week cycle. The equivalent of 7.6 weeks holiday, meal allowance, uniform, OSPS pension scheme, private health cover, use of the College fitness facilities and onsite parking.
The duties and skills required are described in more detail in the Further Particulars.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please email vacancies@merton.ox.ac.uk
To apply please email all of the required documents which are specified in the further particulars to vacancies@merton.ox.ac.uk. Please then complete the online Application form.
Closing date: The vacancy will only remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed. Early application is encouraged.
Candidates are also encouraged to complete the Equal Opportunity form for these posts. The information collected on the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form does not form part of the selection process and will not be circulated to the selection panel. It will be used solely to monitor the effectiveness of the College’s Single Equality Scheme.
Contract type: Full time Average 42 hours/week, Permanent position
Salary: starting at £28,369.29 rising to £28,652.36 per annum after probationary period.
The Lodge is very much the gateway to the College and on a daily basis our team of Porters welcome and assist a significant number of Fellows, students, staff and visitors from all over the world. The role is a very busy and public facing one in which the Porters are required to provide the highest possible standards of service at all times.
We would like to hear from applicants who enjoy working with and assisting a wide range of people, and who enjoy variety and responsibility. You will be naturally personable, able to demonstrate experience of working in a public facing role that requires problem solving skills alongside providing exceptional customer service and able to remain calm in the event of an emergency.
The duties and skills required are described in more detail in the Further Particulars.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please email vacancies@merton.ox.ac.uk.
To apply please email all of the required documents which are specified in the further particulars to vacancies@merton.ox.ac.uk. Please then complete the online Application form.
Closing date: The vacancy will only remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed. Early application is encouraged. Previous applicants need not apply.
Candidates are also encouraged to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form for these posts. The information collected on the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form does not form part of the selection process and will not be circulated to the selection panel. It will be used solely to monitor the effectiveness of the College’s Single Equality Scheme.
Merton College is seeking to appoint a casual SCR & Hall Assistant to work as part of the SCR or Hall team to perform various catering related duties to a high standard for all College members and visitors to the College.
This role will include preparing rooms for food service, serving food and beverages and clearing rooms following service.
The hours of work for this will be occasional, as required by mutual agreement, but may include both evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
You will be paid only for the hours you work at the rate of £12.49 per hour. Work will be offered to you on an ‘ad hoc’ basis as and when there is work to be done and you are free to accept or decline such offers of work.
The duties and skills/attributes required are described in more detail in the Further Particulars.
Those wishing to apply for this post should complete the online Application form and send their CV and Cover letter to vacancies@merton.ox.ac.uk.
Closing date: The vacancy will only remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed. Early application is encouraged.
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £20,529.60 per annum from 1st April 2025 (£27,372.80 FTE per annum)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Responsible to: Housekeeping Operations & Accommodation Manager and Housekeeping Supervisors
The Housekeeping team are looking to recruit a cleaner who enjoys tasks such as cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, windows, communal areas - which are situated on various ‘staircases’ within the College sites.
Benefits include: 38 days holiday including Bank Holidays, OSPS pension scheme, use of the College fitness room, Cycle to Work Scheme, onsite parking, private medical insurance.
The duties and skills required are described in more detail in the Further Particulars.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please email vacancies@merton.ox.ac.uk
To apply please email all of the required documents which are specified in the further particulars to vacancies@merton.ox.ac.uk. Please then complete the online Application form.
Closing date: 9am on Monday, 31 March 2025
Candidates are also encouraged to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form for these posts. The information collected on the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form does not form part of the selection process and will not be circulated to the selection panel. It will be used solely to monitor the effectiveness of the College’s Single Equality Scheme.
Merton College is an equal opportunities employer
