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: Permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week, 7am-3pm
Salary: £31,428.80 per annum
We are looking for a highly organised and experienced supervisor to join our friendly Housekeeping team. The ideal candidate will be willing to bring a positive but flexible approach to the role.
This role will suit a person who has previous cleaning and supervisory experience, good oral and written English communication skills, is organised and able to supervise and train staff to ensure that cleaning throughout the College, its annexes and Estates properties is maintained to a high standard.
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 9am (UK time) on Monday 18 August 2025.
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.
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
