Lodge Receptionist - Night Shift

Wadham College, one of the largest Oxford colleges, is looking for a permanent, full time Lodge Receptionist (Night 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: £26,707 - £30,378 per annum (discretionary to £33,002 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 15 July 2026.

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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

(approx. 40 hours per week, averaged over 6 weeks).

Night receptionists work between 7pm-7am

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