Lodge Receptionist

ST HILDA'S COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD; Oxford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

St Hilda's College in Oxford is seeking a Lodge Receptionist to greet students, visitors and guests. You will join a small Lodge team and help us maintain a welcoming environment across the College.

As Lodge Receptionist, you will answer varied enquiries, support daily arrivals, and work closely with College colleagues. Working hours are 7.00am–3.00pm or 3.00pm–11.00pm with rotas arranged in advance; occasional overnight shifts (11.00pm–7.00am) are paid at an enhanced rate.

Qualifications

• Communicates with clarity and thrives under pressure.
• Genuinely enjoys finding practical ways to help our College community.
• Is a strong team player but equally confident using their own initiative.
• Brings a flexible approach to duties and working hours.

Responsibilities

• Answer varied enquiries and support daily arrivals.
• Work closely with teams across the College to maintain a welcoming environment.

Skills

Clear communication

Thrives under pressure

Team player

Initiative

Flexible hours

Job description

St Hilda's College

Would you like to be the first friendly face to welcome people to St Hilda’s College?

Join a team that makes St Hilda’s College feel like home. As our new Lodge Receptionist, you’ll be one of the first people to greet and assist our students, visitors, and guests. We are looking for a naturally warm, customer-focused individual to join our small Lodge team and help us maintain our reputation as a welcoming place to live, work, and visit.

The Lodge is the focal hub and first point of contact for St Hilda’s College. It is a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. As a Lodge Receptionist, you will answer varied enquiries, support daily arrivals, and work closely with teams across the College.

We are looking for someone who:

• Communicates with clarity and thrives under pressure.
• Genuinely enjoys finding practical ways to help our College community.
• Is a strong team player but equally confident using their own initiative.
• Brings a flexible approach to duties and working hours.

Working hours:
Lodge shifts are 7.00am–3.00pm or 3.00pm–11.00pm, with rotas arranged in advance.
You will occasionally be asked to work an overnight shift to cover days off and holiday, 11.00pm–7.00am, which is paid at an enhanced rate.

Please see the job description for full details of the role and the benefits offered by the College.

Interested in joining us?
If you have questions about the role, contact Garry Luke at [e-mail].

There is no fixed closing date. Applications will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

Documents

• Employment: Full time
• Length of contract: Permanent
• Hours of work: 40 hours a week. Shifts Patterns: 7.00am–3.00pm or 3.00pm–11.00pm, including weekends, with rotas arranged in advance.
• Salary: £29,761 per annum
• Application deadline: Saturday 31 October 2026 / 12am