Vacancies
Kellogg College and the University of Oxford are committed to fostering an inclusive culture which promotes equality, values diversity, and maintains a working, learning, and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and students are respected.
The Role
Kellogg College is the University’s most international graduate college and has a unique mix of students. It is the University’s leading college for students reading for degrees on a part-time basis and has a strong and vibrant body of full-time students.
This is an opportunity to become part of the Kellogg College community as a Research Member of Common Room. This opportunity is available for postdoctoral researchers (and those of more senior status) who are employed by the University but do not have a college attachment. Some Research Members of Common Room have gone on to become Junior Research Fellows at Kellogg College.
Successful applicants will be those intending to make an active contribution to the academic and social life and development of Kellogg College. Research Members of Common Room will be expected to act as a College Adviser to support and guide Kellogg College students during their studies. Training for this role will be provided, and all will be required to attend.
“College is friendly and the role of an adviser can be enjoyable and rewarding”
Research Membership of Common Room brings with it the opportunity to use College facilities, to enjoy subsidised College lunches and dinners, and to participate in a diverse and growing range of college seminars and social events.
How to Apply
Application is by curriculum vitae, with a cover letter explaining why you would like to be considered for Research Membership of Common Room at Kellogg College and how you would contribute to the Kellogg community. You should be currently employed in a research capacity within the collegiate University and ask a senior colleague to provide a short reference. Membership is renewable annually, coterminous with holding a (paid) research post in the University.
The application deadline for 2025-26 is noon of Friday 9th Week in Trinity Term (26 June 2026). Please email your application to the Academic Office. Please ensure your referee sends their reference to the same email by the same deadline. Late or incomplete applications cannot be considered.
Requirements
A meeting outlining the role of College Advisor will be provided for successful applicants at the beginning of Michaelmas Term 2026.
If you are successful your membership is subject to the provision of original documentation to establish your right to work and remain in the UK, which the collegiate University requires to comply with its duties under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
The Role
As a key member of the Café team, you will:
- Prepare and serve a variety of food and drinks.
- Welcome and respond to queries from a diverse community of college members, students and visitors.
- Maintain food safety, hygiene and allergen standards, keeping our spaces clean and inviting at all times.
- Replenish stock and help keep the café running smoothly day-to-day.
- Support colleagues by opening or closing the Café, handling transactions and providing support to other members of the team when required.
This is a varied and hands on role, perfect for someone who enjoys a lively environment and takes pride in delivering great service.
This is a variable hours’, permanent role, with some evening and weekend work to support the needs of the College. Your hours will be worked on an as required basis, meaning you will have no regular pattern of hours.
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- Experience of providing great customer service and a genuine desire to make people feel welcome
- Experience in preparing food (such as sandwiches and soups), with an understanding of food safety and hygiene allergen regulations
- Level 1 Food Safety Qualification (or equivalent experience).
- The ability to stay calm during busy periods, work flexibly, and use your initiative – both independently and as part of a close-knit team.
- Hours: Variable hours
- Salary: Grade 3: £27,534 – £28,437 per annum
- Location: Kellogg College