Vacancies

Contract type: Full time Average 42 hours/week, Permanent position

Salary:  starting at £29,833.44 rising to £30,117.36 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.  

Those wishing to apply for this post should complete the online Application form.

Candidates are encouraged to complete the Equal Opportunities Recruitment Monitoring form at the end of the Application form. 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.

Closing date: The vacancy will only remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed. Early application is encouraged. 

The position may be discussed further with Huw James, Head Porter (email: headporter@merton.ox.ac.uk)

Merton College is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Stipendiary Lectureship(s) in Law 

Salary £15,257-£33,565 p.a. (current rate) depending on the combination of papers taught and therefore the total hours of teaching.  

Merton College proposes to appoint a Stipendiary Lecturer(s) in Law for the period 1 October 2025 until 30 September 2026.  

The main duties of the post will be: to teach undergraduates studying Law for between an average of 5 hours to 11 weighted hours per week in full term, to share in the organisational responsibility and administration for degrees involving Law, to provide study skills and pastoral support, and to take part in the undergraduate admissions exercise. 

The successful candidate will have completed a relevant postgraduate qualification in Law (such as the BCL or an LLM) or be engaged on a research degree in a topic relevant to the teaching range required of this postholder. The ability to provide excellent small-group teaching in tutorials and classes to high achieving undergraduates is essential. Teaching is required for two, or ideally three, of the following papers and applicants should indicate which combination they wish to be considered for: 

• · First-year Roman Law 
   
• · First-year Criminal Law 
   
• · Final Honour School Jurisprudence  
   
• · Final Honour School Trusts 

The duties and skills required, and the entitlements of the post 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 (as specified in the further particulars) to vacancies@merton.ox.ac.uk. Please then complete the online Application form.

The closing date for applications is 9.00 am (UK time) on Monday 14 July 2025.  
 
Interviews are expected to be held on 30 or 31 July 2025. 
 
Merton College is an equal opportunities employer. 
 
Candidates are encouraged to complete the Equal Opportunities Recruitment Monitoring form at the end of the Application form. 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

Contract type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: £27,000-£34,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience

We are looking for an enthusiastic, effective communicator with a passion for outreach to join us as our Schools Liaison and Access Officer. This could be an ideal role for someone who is looking to begin a career in outreach or Higher Education, or for someone with a background in education who is seeking to change career. 

The Schools Liaison and Access Officer plays a vital role in the College’s work to attract academically talented applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds. The post-holder will play a crucial role in developing, planning, coordinating and delivering Merton College’s outreach and access initiatives, working closely with prospective applicants, their schools, colleges, teachers and parents/carers. The role covers aspects of recruitment and widening access to Oxford specifically, and widening participation to Higher Education in general.  Activities are tailored, for example to specific age groups. 

The duties and skills required are described in more detail in the Further Particulars. 

Those wishing to apply for this post should complete the online Application form.

Candidates are encouraged to complete the Equal Opportunities Recruitment Monitoring form at the end of the Application form. 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.

The position may be discussed further with the Senior Tutor by e-mailing Jane Gover on vacancies@merton.ox.ac.uk. 

The closing date for applications is 09.00 am on Wednesday, 16^th July, 2025. 

The interviews are anticipated to take place in the week commencing 11^th August 2025.

Merton College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.