Research Fellowships
Each year the College proposes to elect up to four Fellows by Examination (elsewhere known as Junior Research Fellows). Each Fellowship is tenable for three years. The Fellow is a member of the Governing Body of the College for the first two years and is entitled to free lunches and dinners in College and a research allowance. Fellows by Examination are expected to live in the Oxford area, and his/her research base must be in Oxford.
You may contact us via email (jrf@magd.ox.ac.uk) regarding Fellowships by Examination (Junior Research Fellowships) but please be aware that your query may not be answered immediately.
The 2027 Fellowship by Examination competition will open in September 2026.
Visiting Fellowships
Each year the College elects a Visiting Fellow or Fellows for periods of one year or shorter during an academic year. In addition, a Robert S. Campbell Visiting Fellow may be elected for research in law, especially commercial or competition law. A Visiting Fellowship is intended to offer an established scholar, either from abroad or from the United Kingdom, an opportunity to pursue his or her own study and research as a member of the College.
You may contact us via email (jrf@magd.ox.ac.uk) regarding Visiting Fellowships but please be aware that your query may not be answered immediately.
The 2026 Visiting Fellowship competition is now closed. If you have submitted an application, please go to the My Account page to view your data: https://www.magdjrf.co.uk/vf_2026/auth/
The 2027 Visiting Fellowship competition will open in September 2026.
LEGACIES AND STEWARDSHIP MANAGER
date posted: 2 april 2026. closing date: Monday 27 april 2026 (midday)
Magdalen College is seeking to recruit a Legacies and Stewardship Manager to join its established Development Team. This is a new role designed to:
i) Take the lead on planned giving at Magdalen and grow the legacy society from its current membership of c.300 legators. This is an area with great opportunity for growth and has the potential to have an impact on the College for generations to come.
ii) Be responsible for donor stewardship at Magdalen, by shaping how supporters are recognised and thanked, with the aim of delivering bespoke donor experiences, through a programme of tailored communications, reports, events, and invitations.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in fundraising or long-term relationship management to be part of one of the world’s most prestigious educational institutions, working in beautiful and iconic surroundings, as part of an ambitious, friendly and cooperative team. This is a full-time position with hybrid working options available. The post-holder may occasionally be expected to attend events in the evenings and at weekends, for which time off in lieu will be given.
The salary for this role will be £37,694 – £46,049 per annum (Grade 7 of the College Unified Pay Scale), depending on skills and experience, plus Oxford Location Allowance of £1,730 per annum.
Further Particulars are available below. Please complete an application form and recruitment monitoring form. Please send completed applications to Human Resources, Magdalen College, Oxford OX1 4AU, or human.resources@magd.ox.ac.uk. Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 27 April 2026
The College particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates.
Magdalen College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
QUALIFIED GARDENER (FTC)
date posted: 20 March 2026. Closing date:will remain open until filled
Magdalen College is seeking to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic qualified Gardener with at least 3 years’ experience to work within a friendly and experienced team in the FTCollege gardens and grounds.
Candidates must have a high level of horticultural knowledge combined with good craft gardening skills. Excellent opportunity to work within a pleasant environment offering an interesting and varied work experience.
Salary will be in the range £26,707 to £33,002 per annum (pro-rata) according to qualifications and experience, plus Oxford Location Allowance of £1,730 per annum.
This is a fixed term role from 1 May 2026 – 31 October 2026.
We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education
Further Particulars are available below. Please complete an application form and recruitment monitoring form. Please send completed applications to Human Resources, Magdalen College, Oxford OX1 4AU, or human.resources@magd.ox.ac.uk. This post will remain open until a suitable appointment is made.
The College particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates.
Magdalen College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
CAMPAIGN COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
date posted: 1 April 2026. closing date: Monday 20 April 2026 (Midday)
Magdalen College is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, creative and versatile Campaign Communications Officer to join the Development Team. This new role comes at one of the most exciting times in the College’s history with Magdalen’s biggest fundraising campaign to date underway, which includes a landmark new quad for undergraduates, a new café in the heart of the College, and the launch of several new scholarships, alongside ongoing fundraising priorities including the boat club, Choir, and Access & Outreach.
The Campaign Communications Officer will play a central role in the success of this ambitious campaign, delivering a wide range of fundraising initiatives, writing compelling fundraising copy for emails, direct mail and marketing materials, and contributing creatively to social media and video content.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone looking to advance a career in fundraising or communications within the higher education sector while gaining hands-on experience in delivering a high-profile capital campaign. While a fundraising background is desirable, we welcome applicants with transferable marketing or communications skills.
The Campaign Communications Officer must have excellent writing skills, and an enthusiasm for fundraising. They will need to be proactive and creative, able to work both independently and in collaboration with colleagues, and to manage varied workloads to ensure the smooth running of campaign activities.
This is a full-time two-year fixed-term position with hybrid working options available. The post-holder may occasionally be expected to attend events in the evenings and at weekends, for which time off in lieu will be given.
The Salary for this role will be £33,951 – £39,906 per annum (Grade 6 of the College Unified Pay Scale), depending on skills and experience, plus Oxford Location Allowance of £1,730 per annum. We will also consider applications from candidates with less direct experience on the scale £30,378 – £35,608 per annum (Grade 5 of the College Unified Pay Scale), plus Oxford Location Allowance of £1,730 per annum.
Further Particulars are available below. Please complete an application form and recruitment monitoring form. Please send completed applications to Human Resources, Magdalen College, Oxford OX1 4AU, or human.resources@magd.ox.ac.uk. Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 20 April 2026
The College particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates.
Magdalen College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE
date posted: 25 march 2026. closing date: will remain open until filled
Magdalen College is seeking to appoint an able Senior Chef de Partie to join our established kitchen team.
The kitchen team provide food for the Senior Common Room, Buttery and Riverside Cafe, presenting high quality dishes to meet a wide range of styles and needs. The successful applicant will have a passion for cooking and developing their talents and experience. They need to have flare for innovation and be a committed team player, having a flexible attitude to learning new skills.
The salary for this role is Grade 5 (College Unified Pay Scale) £30,378 to £38,784 per annum, depending on experience. You will also be paid the Oxford Location Allowance of £1,730 per annum. This role involves a combination of early, late, and split shifts, along with occasional weekend work. Please note that shift patterns may be subject to change as new projects are completed, with the intention of maintaining a five-day working week.
Further Particulars are available below. Please complete an application form and recruitment monitoring form. Please send completed applications to Human Resources, Magdalen College, Oxford OX1 4AU, or human.resources@magd.ox.ac.uk. This post will remain open until a suitable appointment is made.
We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education
Magdalen College is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Qualified Gardener
DATE POSTED:19 MARCH 2026. CLOSING DATE: will remain open until filled
Magdalen College is seeking to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic qualified Gardener with at least 3 years’ experience to work within a friendly and experienced team in the College gardens and grounds.
Candidates must have a high level of horticultural knowledge combined with good craft gardening skills. Excellent opportunity to work within a pleasant environment offering an interesting and varied work experience.
Salary will be in the range £26,707 to £33,002 per annum according to qualifications and experience, plus Oxford Location Allowance of £1,730 per annum.
Further Particulars are available below. Please complete an application form and recruitment monitoring form. Please send completed applications to Human Resources, Magdalen College, Oxford OX1 4AU, or human.resources@magd.ox.ac.uk. This post will remain open until filled.
We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education
Magdalen College is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Senior Management Accountant (TOSP)
date posted: 11 March 2026. closing date: will remain open until filled
The Senior Management Accountant will play a pivotal role within the finance team at The Oxford Science Park Ltd, acting as a senior technical and delivery-focused accountant.
The postholder will take day to day ownership of year end audits, statutory accounts coordination, cashbook oversight and external tax liaison, while providing senior support, preparation and review across monthly reporting and balance sheet control.
This is a hands on role, suited to a qualified accountant with strong technical skills and experience in property / real estate or multi entity environments.
Normal hours of work will be 9.00 am – 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday with 1 hour for lunch, although the successful applicant will be required to have a flexible approach to working hours. Holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays, car parking is provided and there are on-site restaurants.
The salary is £52,000 – £62,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Please complete the application form and send it, together with the recruitment monitoring form to either human.resources@magd.ox.ac.uk or Human Resources, Magdalen College, Oxford OX1 4AU. This post will remain open until a suitable appointment is made. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Information about the Park is available on our website at www.oxfordsp.com.
We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education
Magdalen College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Finance Officer (two days per week)
date posted: 10 March 2026. closing date: will remain open until filled
A Finance Officer role (maternity leave cover) is available from 01 May 2026.
The Finance Officer is a key member of the Finance team and is primarily responsible for the administration and smooth running of the purchase ledger and sales ledger and for associated data to support the management and financial accounts. The role provides variety in that it gives the opportunity to contribute to other work in the team which is a requirement of the role too.
Applicants should have at least 3 years relevant accounting experience, working in an Accounts Office, and be Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualified or equivalent.
The post is part of a full-time job share with this part being for two fixed days, 15 hours per week on site in College, with an initial 3-month probationary period. The salary range is £12,151 -£15,514 per annum (Grade 5 of the College salary scales £30,378 – £38,784 FTE) depending on skills and experience You will also be paid the Oxford Location Allowance of £1,730 per annum (pro-rata).
Further particulars outlining how to apply and the application form are available below. This post will remain open until a suitable appointment is made.
We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education
Magdalen College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Part-Time (3 days per week) Conference and Events Administrator
date posted: 10 February 2026. closing date: will remain open until filled
The position of part-time (3 days per week) Conference and Events Administrator has become available. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a Conference and Events Manager for the management of conference and events at the College, booking and overseeing of College conferences, dinners, weddings and filming along with other types of events.
Applicants should be proactive and organised, demonstrating excellent customer service skills, with experience of events administration. Excellent organisational skills are required with a good attention to detail, the ability to organise and prioritise a complex diary and multiple commitments and the ability to deal with a range of different events and unforeseen circumstances, calmly and efficiently.
Grade 5, £30,378– £38,784 (pro-rata), plus Oxford University Weighting £1,730 per annum (pro-rata).
Further particulars and how to apply are available below or telephone 01865 276033.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority candidates.
This post will remain open until a suitable appointment is made.
Magdalen College is an Equal Opportunities Employer