Weekend Lodge Receptionist/Porter

This is an excellent opportunity for a customer focused individual to join our front of house Lodge team who provide a variety of support to the College 24-hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year.

Together with the Lodge Manager and Deputy Lodge Manager, the team are responsible for providing an effective and efficient reception, postal, first aid and security service and ensure all visitors, students and members of staff are assisted in a timely and friendly manner.  The responsibilities of the Lodge team are varied so it is essential the appointee is able to remain calm under pressure whilst prioritising competing demands. Our team provide a compassionate, sensitive and warm environment with a clear culture of helpfulness and support for all members of the College, particularly our students.

The successful candidate will be expected to bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills, have a good level of IT and have experience of working in a customer services role.

Our College is located in Queen’s Lane in beautiful surroundings just off the High Street in Oxford with its historic charm.  Buses, cafes and shops are only a short distance away and the train station is approximately a 20-minute walk.  This all helps to create an excellent environment in which to work.

In return, you will benefit from working for a warm, inclusive and supportive organisation offering good development opportunities to broaden your skills plus a comprehensive benefits package as follows:

• A free three-course meal.
• Excellent annual leave entitlement
• Access to the College’s employee assistance programme (a 24-hour telephone and online advisory and counselling service).
• Discount in University shops, free entry to other Oxford colleges and libraries, discounted computer software from the University Computing Service, free access to the Botanical Gardens and Harcourt Arboretum and discounted membership of the University’s gym and pool.
• Annual Flu Jab at the College’s expense
• Subsidised bus pass loan, season ticket rail loan and cycle scheme loan.

The post is eligible for membership of the Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS) which provides income when you retire plus sickness and life assurance benefits. Further details can be found at https://finance.admin.ox.ac.uk/pensions.

The College arranges various events for staff throughout the year including quizzes, a summer BBQ, Christmas lunch and more.

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Application Process

Interested applicants should forward the following documents:

1. An Application Form;
2. A cover letter, which explains how you meet the selection criteria for the post.

Documents should be sent preferably by email to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk by GMT 09:00 on Friday, 15 August 2025. Postal Applications should be sent to the HR Manager, St Edmund Hall, Queen’s Lane, Oxford, OX1 4AR.

Interviews are expected to be held in Oxford on Friday, 22 August 2025.

Informal enquiries about the post should be directed to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview. The successful candidate will be expected to take up the post as soon as possible thereafter.

Visits are encouraged and welcomed for interested candidates prior to application.  To book a visit or to discuss the post please contact the HR Department at recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk.

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