Lodge Receptionist - Day Shift
Wadham College, one of the largest Oxford colleges, is looking for a permanent, full-time Lodge Receptionist (Day shift) to join the team.
The Lodge is not only front of house, but in many ways, it is the hub of the College, and the role of a Lodge Receptionist is vital to the efficient running of the College. Our Lodge Receptionists are expected to be knowledgeable about College life and rules and to be polite and helpful when dealing with both members of the public, and the wider college community.
Salary: £27,241 - £30,986 per annum (discretionary to £33,662 per annum) depending on qualifications and experience. Grade 4 of the University Salary Scale
In addition, Wadham College also pays full-time staff a further £1,730 Oxford Weighting per annum.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 12 noon on 13 November 2026.
------------------------------------------------------------
The post-holder will need to have customer service experience, excellent communication skills, good administrative skills and be able to use their own initiative and deal effectively with any issues that may arise. Experience of working in an Oxford College is not essential and training will be provided in the role.
The working hours are full time: 2080 hours per annum as per roster, 40 hours per week
Hours for day receptionists fall between 7am-7pm working 3 days on, 3 days off.
College benefits include excellent pension scheme, university discounts, access to leisure services, development and training opportunities, bus pass scheme, cycle to work scheme and health and schemes.
To apply and obtain an application form, please contact the HR Department on: vacancies@wadham.ox.ac.uk / 01865 277900 or visit our job page at: www.wadham.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs
Wadham College is an equal opportunity and Living Wage employer