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
Hours, Salary & Benefits:
· Salary: £32,000–£35,000 per annum, depending on experience
· Hours: 35 hours per week, typically 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday
· Holiday entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays
·Benefits include: free lunch on working days, contributory pension scheme (OSPS), private medical insurance, use of the College Fitness Room, Cycle to Work and EV salary sacrifice schemes, and season ticket loans
The College is seeking a skilled and motivated Finance Assistant to support the effective operation of its Finance Office. This role is central to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the College’s financial records and delivering a high standard of service to students, Fellows, staff, and external stakeholders.
About the Role
as part of a small, professional team, the postholder will act as a first point of contact for finance-related queries and will be expected to communicate clearly and effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
The Finance Assistant will primarily be responsible for student and member billing, credit control, bank reconciliations, and financial record maintenance. The postholder will also contribute to wider finance functions, including accounts payable, gifts and donations administration, rental income, and month-end and year-end processes.
The duties and skills required are described in more detail in the Further Particulars.
How to Apply
Applications are welcome from candidates who meet the essential criteria and are motivated to contribute to a high-performing finance function within an academic setting.
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.
The closing date for applications is 09.00am on Monday 12th January 2025.
Merton College is an Equal Opportunities employer
Senior Common Room and Hall Supervisor
Contract type: Permanent, 40 hours per week
Salary: £31,428.80 per annum
Merton College invites applications for a full-time SCR & Hall Supervisor to supervise our SCR & Hall team to deliver catering related duties to a high standard for all College members and visitors to the College.
Duties include supervising and working alongside the team to prepare various rooms for food service, serving food and beverages and clearing rooms following service.
The duties and skills required, and full details of the benefits, are described in more detail in the Further Particulars.
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
The position may be discussed further with Margo Skalik, the Head Steward by email at vacancies@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.
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)
Please note, previous applicants need not apply.
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
