Warden (East Oxford)

The Tamesis (Iffley Road) and William R Miller Buildings (Dawson Street, just off the Cowley Road) benefit from being located close to The Plain roundabout in Oxford from which roads lead to St Clements, Headington, Cowley and Iffley.  The college is renowned for its friendly and relaxed atmosphere and the main site is approximately a 10-minute walk away.  Buses stop conveniently outside all three buildings.

Under the general direction of the Deputy Estates Manager, the Warden manages the Tamesis and William R Miller (WRM) properties along with a small number of other houses in East Oxford on a day-to-day basis ensuring that buildings and rooms are maintained appropriately to provide the best level of service to our residents. In the summer months the rooms at the Tamesis and WRM are let as guest accommodation to visitors to the city. This provides the College with an important income stream and the Warden will take an active role in the management of the commercial function of the properties during this period. The successful candidate will have direct line management responsibility for the General Maintenance Assistant and will act as the key contact for the housekeeping team.

The successful candidate will bring strong practical and organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a flexible, ‘can-do’ approach. Experience in facilities or property management is essential, along with a sound understanding of health and safety practice. A trade background or relevant technical qualification would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement plus additional Christmas/New Year days off.
• Subsidised bus pass, rail and cycle schemes.
• Staff room with tea/coffee, fridge, and microwave.
• Access to employee assistance programme, free annual flu vaccination.
• Discounts in University shops, access to libraries, Botanical Gardens, gym/pool, and more.

Eligible for Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS) providing retirement, sickness, and life assurance benefits.

We are a sociable community and run staff events throughout the year including quizzes, a summer BBQ, and a Christmas event.

Further Particulars

Application Process

Please send:

• CV
• Covering letter addressing the selection criteria
• Cover Sheet

Send by email to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk via the above 'Apply' button or by post to HR, St Edmund Hall, Queen’s Lane, Oxford, OX1 4AR by 09:00, Thursday, 28 May 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday, 4 June 2026 in Oxford. The successful candidate will start as soon as possible thereafter.

Informal enquiries about the post should be directed by email to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk. Please note, we are unable to sponsor a visa.

Equality of Opportunity

The Equal Opportunities policy of the College requires that all staff are offered equal opportunities within employment. Entry into employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria related to the post. Subject to statutory provisions, no applicant will be treated less favourably than another because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Applications are particularly welcomed from women and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in these roles.

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