Front of House Assistant (Multiple Posts)

Location: The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG

Contract type: Fixed term (1 year - with the potential for this to be extended for a further 12-month period)

Hours: Variable hours (including weekends and evenings) 

About the role

The Front of House Assistant supports the delivery of a high-quality visitor and audience experience across the Schwarzman Centre’s performance and public spaces. Working as part of the Front of House team and reporting to the Front of House Manager, the postholder contributes to the safe, accessible, and welcoming operation of the building across a year-round programme of arts, academic, and public events. 

About you

This is a hands-on, public-facing role within a busy cultural environment. You will have strong communication skills and the ability to respond effectively to a range of situations. Your role involves supporting activity across multiple spaces, including theatres, concert venues, exhibition areas, and public spaces, with a particular focus on evening and event-based operations. 

The post requires flexibility, including regular evening and weekend working.

The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description.

Application process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via the above 'Apply' button, where the job description and access to the online recruitment system can also be found.

For your online application, you will be required to upload your curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now.

For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to hr@humanities.ox.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 22 May 2026. Only applications received before this time can be considered. 

Shortlisting is expected to take place the week beginning 25 May and interviews held week beginning 1 June.

Please quote Vacancy ID 186425 on all correspondence.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

Contact Person: Clive Brown

Contact Email: hr@humanities.ox.ac.uk 

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