Deputy Head Butler

The Deputy Head Butler has a key supervisory role in the department and reports to the Head Butler.  The role is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, administration, and maintenance of the highest standard of service in all catering service areas and will be expected to assist the Head Butler to oversee Formal Hall dinners and other catering events. The team have a unique passion for delivering excellence and we are seeking someone who aspires to the same values and commitment and wishes to grow and develop within an inspiring culture.

Experience of working in the catering industry, a food hygiene qualification and supervising a team are essential.

In return, you will benefit from working for a warm, supportive and inclusive organisation offering good development opportunities to broaden your skills plus a comprehensive benefits package as follows:

• A free three-course lunch.
• Membership of the Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS).
• Excellent annual leave entitlement (up to 38 days per year) and additional days for long service following five years service.
• Subsidised bus pass loans, season ticket loans and cycle scheme loan.
• 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 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.

Our College is located in Queen’s Lane in beautiful surroundings just off the High Street and close to the river in Oxford with its historic charm.  Buses, cafes, the Covered Market and shops are only a short distance away and the train station is approximately a 20-minute walk.  This all helps to create an excellent environment in which to work.  In addition, we are a very sociable team and arrange various staff events throughout the year including quizzes, a summer BBQ, a Christmas event and more.

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Application Process

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, 23 June 2023.  Postal Applications should be sent to the HR Manager, St Edmund Hall, Queen’s Lane, Oxford, OX1 4AR.

Interviews are expected to take place later in the week commencing Monday, 26 June 2023 in Oxford.

Visits to the College are welcome prior to application by emailing the HR Assistant at human.resources@seh.ox.ac.uk.

Informal enquiries about the post should be directed by email to 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.

Recruitment Monitoring

Please 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 obtained here.