Part-time Weekend Receptionist (Ewert House)
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.50 to £14.98 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 October 2025 |
| Location: | OX2 7DD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Oxford Department for Continuing Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 182601 |
Summary
Oxford Lifelong Learning in the Department for Continuing Education is seeking to appoint a Part-time Weekend Receptionist based at Ewert House
About the role
Providing a reception service for students, tutors and visitors, you will work independently and have responsibility for the security of the building. You will also undertake some administrative tasks and classroom preparation, and will be based at the Department's main teaching premises in Ewert House, Summertown although you may be called upon to carry out duties at our other departmental facilities in Central Oxford.
The contracted hours are Saturdays 1pm to 6pm, term time only with 3 terms of an average of 8 weeks, and is available on a permanent contract.
About you
You must be dependable, flexible, calm under pressure and show initiative. You will be well organised and prepared to move classroom equipment.
About us
The Department provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.
Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.
What we offer
Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days’ annual leave (pro-rata)
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Application process
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
To make informal enquiries about the post please contact hr@conted.ox.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 27 October 2025.
Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.
The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.
About the role
Providing a reception service for students, tutors and visitors, you will work independently and have responsibility for the security of the building. You will also undertake some administrative tasks and classroom preparation, and will be based at the Department's main teaching premises in Ewert House, Summertown although you may be called upon to carry out duties at our other departmental facilities in Central Oxford.
The contracted hours are Saturdays 1pm to 6pm, term time only with 3 terms of an average of 8 weeks, and is available on a permanent contract.
About you
You must be dependable, flexible, calm under pressure and show initiative. You will be well organised and prepared to move classroom equipment.
About us
The Department provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.
Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.
What we offer
Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days’ annual leave (pro-rata)
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Application process
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
To make informal enquiries about the post please contact hr@conted.ox.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 27 October 2025.
Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.
The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.