The College employs a wide-ranging mixture of academic, research, management, and support staff. In addition, the College is sometimes able to offer associations to academics employed by other faculties or departments of the University and to academics visiting Oxford.
Facilities and Benefits
University College offers a wide range of excellent facilities and benefits to its staff, for example:
- Generous holiday allowances
- Optional pension schemes
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Free lunches when on duty
- Interest-free season ticket loans for travel on public transport
- Free use of the on-site squash court
- Discounted use of the University’s sports facilities
Specific information about the benefits associated with each post is provided within the further particulars when it is advertised.
Equality and Diversity
University College aims to promote equality of opportunity and treatment for all men and women working and studying at the College or applying to do so and to ensure equality of access to all services provided by the College. The College aims to foster an environment in which unlawful discrimination and harassment are not tolerated and where all members of the College community are encouraged to achieve their full potential. Further information about the College’s Equality Duty is available on our Policy Documents page.
CURRENT VACANCIES
Commis Chef
Full time (40 Hours per week)
Salary £29,566 per annum
University College is looking for a Commis Chef to join the busy Kitchen team. The post holder will be required to assist the kitchen brigade on the preparation and production of high-quality food for students, fellows and staff of the college. You will help to maintain the high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the Kitchen. You must have excellent work standards and team working skills.
This post is offered full time (40 hours per week). Suitable training will be provided for the successful candidate.
In return we offer generous benefits including: 30 days’ holiday, pension scheme etc.
How to Apply
Please complete the application form (available below) and email to: hr.admin@univ.ox.ac.uk or post to: HR Team, University College, High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BH
Deadline – 12pm, 10 April 2026
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The College is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all candidates and encourage applications from women and minority groups who are currently under-represented in this part of the College.
Food Service Assistants (Variable Hours)
Variable hours, £14.06 p/h
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly and hard-working Hospitality Team. You must have a flexible approach with excellent customer service skills and ideally experience of serving food and drink to the highest standard.
Shifts to include mornings, evenings and weekends.
Benefits include uniform and meals while on duty.
How to Apply
Please complete the application form (available below) and email to: hr.admin@univ.ox.ac.uk or post to: HR Team, University College, High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BH
Deadline – 12pm, 15 April 2026
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The College is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all candidates and encourage applications from women and minority groups who are currently under-represented in this part of the College.
Junior Dean (Three posts)
Free single accommodation; Stipend; Free meals
Applications are invited for three posts of Junior Dean, to be filled from 21 September 2026 (tbc). There are vacancies for two Junior Deans on the College’s main site on the High Street and for one Junior Dean at our newly expanded North Oxford site located between Banbury Road, Woodstock Road and Staverton Road.
The Junior Deans assist the Dean in enforcing the regulations of the College. The posts are open to students who will be in receipt of funding and have completed at least one year of graduate study, including completion of their Transfer of Status.
These Junior Deanships are fixed-term appointments, which will run until end of course, subject to completion of probationary period. A stipend of £2,769 per annum will be paid, rising to £3,096 in the second year. Single accommodation will be provided free of charge. Lunch and Dinner in College will be free of charge (excluding wine and guest meals) when the kitchens are open. Applicants should consult the further particulars below for full details.
The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 17 April 2026.
Interviews are expected to take in person on Friday 1 May 2026.
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The College is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all candidates and encourage applications from women and minority groups who are currently under-represented in this part of the College.
