Warden (East Oxford)

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.  The Warden will also supervise the Tamesis and WRM teams comprising a General Maintenance Assistant, a Housekeeper and currently four Scouts (cleaners). 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.

Renowned for its friendly and relaxed atmosphere and located in the heart of the City of Oxford, the main College site boasts one of the most attractive front quadrangles and is close to the High Street with its cafes, shops and buses. The train station is a 15-minute walk away.  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 from which roads lead to St Clements, Headington, Cowley and Iffley.

In return, we can offer good development opportunities to broaden your skills plus a comprehensive benefits package as follows:

• Subsidised bus pass loan, season ticket rail loan and cycle scheme loan.
• A free three-course meal whilst on duty and when the Kitchen is open.
• Access to the College’s employee assistance programme (a 24-hour telephone and online advisory and counselling service).
• Discount in University shops, free entry to other Oxford colleges and libraries, discounted computer software from the University Computing Service, free access to the Botanical Gardens and Harcourt Arboretum and discounted membership of the University’s gym and pool.
• The post also qualifies for the Edu Health Scheme which offers special private medical insurance for university staff and their families at a discounted rate.

The College arranges various events for staff throughout the year including quizzes, a summer BBQ, Christmas lunch and more.

The successful candidate will be automatically enrolled into the Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (current contribution rates are Tier 1 (4%) plus 10% from employer, Tier 2 (6%) plus 12% from employer and Tier 3 (8%) plus 14% from employer.

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Application Process

There is no separate application form.  Interested applicants should forward the following documents:

1. A Cover Sheet detailing the names and contact details of two referees;
2. A current CV;
3. A covering letter, which explains how you meet the selection criteria for the post.

Documents should be sent preferably by email to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk by GMT 09:00 on Friday, 22 September 2023.  Postal Applications should be sent to the HR Manager, St Edmund Hall, Queen’s Lane, Oxford, OX1 4AR.

Interviews are expected to be held in Oxford on Tuesday, 3 October 2023.

Visits to the College are welcome by prior appointment. To book a visit and for any further enquiries please contact the HR Department by email at recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk.

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.

Recruitment Monitoring

Please also consider completing the online Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form.  Submission of this form is voluntary and does not form part of the selection process, but we would be grateful if you are willing to return it with your application to assist us with our equal opportunity monitoring. A paper copy can be found here or by emailing human.resources@seh.ox.ac.uk.