Job Vacancies
Database Manager
POSTED: 13 October 2021, CLOSING: 8 November 2021
Applications are invited for this post in the Development Office. The Development Office at Magdalen College has enjoyed considerable success over the past two decades, and we are in the process of planning the next stage of fundraising and alumni engagement at the College. Further information about the College and its Development Office is available from the website: www.magd.ox.ac.uk. We are looking for a talented Database Manager to help us to this next stage; someone with strong analytical skills and an inquisitive and logical mind, who will join an established team of seven fundraising and alumni engagement professionals. The Database Manager is a vital, varied and interesting role within the Development Office, with the opportunity to drive the strategy forward using data analysis, prospect research and process development. You will have responsibility for the management of the database, financial reporting and supporting the Development Manager with delivering the regular giving programme. The person appointment will be expected to be proactive, flexible and to be able to produce statistics and analysis, often at short notice. Previous experience of working in fundraising or in education is required for this role.
The College particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Candidates.
Further details and the application form can be found below.
Application Form (PDF version)
Application Form (Word version)
Assistant Librarian (Maternity Cover 12 months' FTC)
POSTED: 1 October 2021, CLOSING: 22 October 2021
Applications are invited for the role of Assistant Librarian at Magdalen College, Oxford. Magdalen is one of the largest colleges in Oxford with a very strong and exciting academic profile. The Assistant Librarian will join the team responsible for the day-to-day running of the college’s libraries, comprising the Acting College Librarian, Senior Assistant Librarian, and the Library Assistant. The Library is at the heart of the college’s academic life and the remit of the library team is to provide a high-quality library service to the students, academics and staff of the college community. The post-holder will take responsibility, together with the College Librarian and Deputy Librarian, for the smooth running of the Longwall Library. They will oversee key elements of the library’s online communications, including via social media, online exhibitions and the college website. They will also help to staff the Old Library by invigilating readers, answering enquiries, and assisting with exhibitions. Applicants should have strong team-working and interpersonal skills; good IT skills; accuracy and attention to detail; a readiness to contribute to, and enjoy, the wider intellectual and social life of Magdalen; initiative, energy, and enthusiasm.
The College particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Candidates.
Further details and the application form can be found below.
Application Form (PDF version)
Application Form (Word version)
Interim Human Resources Manager (fixed-term contract - Maternity Cover)
POSTED: 27 September 2021, CLOSING: 25 October 2021
Magdalen College is offering a Secondment Opportunity within the Collegiate – University for an Interim HR Manager 2-3 days per week. The role will start in January 2022 for a period of 12 months to cover maternity leave. The role sits on Grade 8 of the University Pay Scale. The Interim HR Manager will work closely with the Interim HR Adviser, and manage the HR and Immigration Assistant and Payroll Manager. This would be ideally suited to someone wishing to experience a College HR function or gain experience in a more senior role or in a larger College dealing with both Academic and non-academic HR issues.
The College particularly welcomes applications form Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Candidates.
Further details and the application form can be found below.
Application Form (PDF version)
Application Form (Word version)
Visiting Fellowships, non-stipendiary
POSTED: 6 September 2021, CLOSING: 10 December 2021
The College proposes to elect a Visiting Fellow or Fellows for the academic year 2022–2023. 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 elsewhere in the United Kingdom, an opportunity to pursue his or her own study and research as a member of the College.
Applications are particularly welcome from women and from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. Magdalen College is an equal opportunities employer. Further information can be obtained from the College web site, at www.magd.ox.ac.uk/equality.
Applications should be made electronically at www.magd.ox.ac.uk/job-vacancies. The closing date is Friday, 10 December 2021.
Candidates wishing to apply for the post of Visiting Fellow should apply online by clicking here.
