Job Vacancies

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; a research allowance; and accommodation in College free of charge or, alternatively, a taxable housing allowance. Successful candidates who decide to live out of College may have use of shared office space in College.  Fellows by Examination are expected to live in the Oxford area, and his/her research base must be in Oxford.

You may contact us regarding Fellowships by Examination (Junior Research Fellowships) but please be aware that your query may not be answered immediately.

LODGE NIGHT PORTER/RECEPTIONIST

date posted: wednesday 7 February 2024

This is a part-time post working 24 hours per week, consisting of two 12-hour shifts. The shifts will predominantly be on Friday and Saturday nights, but will alter to other consecutive days of the week to provide cover for other porter absences.

Salary £15,975 per annum (£27,957 FTE)

Further particulars and application forms are available below or by calling 01865 276033. Please send completed applications to 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

QUALIFIED GARDENER (6 months’ fixed term contract)

closing date: Thursday 14 march 2024 (noon)

Magdalen College is seeking to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic qualified Gardener with at least 3 years’ experience to work within a small 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.  

This is a fixed term contract for a period of 6 months with a start date of 1 May 2024.

Salary will be in the range £25,138 to £31,396 per annum according to qualifications and experience.

Further particulars and application form are available below or by calling 01865 276033. Please send completed applications to human.resources@magd.ox.ac.uk

The College particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Candidates.

Magdalen College is an Equal Opportunities employer

DEPUTY LODGE MANAGER

closing date: wednesday 20 march 2024 (noon)

This is a full-time post working an average of 38.5 hours per week to include days and weekend shifts.

Salary £28,759 – £31,396 per annum depending on experience

Further particulars and application forms are available below or by calling 01865 276033. Please send completed applications to human.resources@magd.ox.ac.uk.

The College particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates.

Magdalen College is an Equal Opportunities employer

M&E SUPERVISOR

closing date: Friday 12 APRIL 2024 (noon)

Salary £37-42k depending on experience.

Part of the facilities team at The Oxford Science Park. Reporting to Lab & Facilities Services Manager

Further particulars and application forms are available below or by calling 01865 276033. Please send completed applications to human.resources@magd.ox.ac.uk.

The College particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates.

Magdalen College is an Equal Opportunities employer

MAGDALEN CENTRE RECEPTIONIST

closing date: 30 April 2024

The Oxford Science Park is one of Europe’s leading locations for life science and technology and is home to around 100 businesses, ranging from major international companies such as Oxford Nanopore Technologies and Exscientia to early-stage spin-outs from the University of Oxford and other start-ups.  The Park was founded by Magdalen College in 1989 and is now a joint venture between the College and GIC, a sovereign wealth fund of the State of Singapore.  The Park has ambitious growth plans and is entering a major phase of new development, with plans to construct over 500,000 sq ft of new laboratory and office space within five years.

The role of Receptionist is to greet occupiers and visitors both in person and over the phone and manage meeting and hospitality bookings, and event promotion.

The successful candidate will have administration background, good organisational abilities and strong interpersonal skills. They will also need to have the ability to work on their own initiative but as part of a small team who are responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the Magdalen Centre and conference facilities. Experience working on a busy reception desk is desirable but not essential.

Salary: £25,000 – £30,000, depending on experience, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Further particulars and application forms are available below or by calling 01865 276033. Please send completed applications to human.resources@magd.ox.ac.uk or Human Resources, Magdalen College, Oxford, OX1 4AU.  If you do not wish the Park to contact your referees at this stage please make this clear in your application. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. 

The College particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates.

Magdalen College is an Equal Opportunities employer