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
Contract type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £27,000-£32,500 per annum dependent on skills and experience
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual, with excellent organisation skills, to join our team in the Academic Office.
The Academic Office handles all student-related academic administration, from pre-Admissions outreach activity to graduation. We are looking to appoint an Academic Officer to join our small and friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to play an integral part in the effective running of a busy, professional office.
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 closing date for applications is 9am on Friday, 8 August 2025.
The interviews are anticipated to take place in the week commencing 18 August 2025.
Merton College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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
Salary: £14.75 per hour (including holiday pay) plus a meal allowance per shift
Department: Lodge
Contract type: Casual
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.
Shift pattern: The working hours available on both Days and Nights are offered on an `ad hoc’ basis, as and when there are shifts to be covered at the College’s Holywell Street Accommodation Lodge. All shifts are 12 hours long with Days being 06:30-18:30hrs and Nights being 18:30–06:30hrs.
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 Huw James, Head Porter (email: headporter@merton.ox.ac.uk)
Closing date: The vacancy will only remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed. Early application is encouraged.
Merton College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Merton College is an equal opportunities employer
