Lodge Porter

Operational

Full-time, permanent

£30,748

41 hours per week on average

Deadline: Wednesday 24 June 2026

We are looking for a friendly, professional and reliable Lodge Porter to join the team at St Antony’s College.

The Porters’ Lodge operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing reception, security and support services for the College. As the first point of contact for students, staff, Fellows and visitors, you will play an important role in creating a welcoming environment and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the College.

This is a full-time post averaging 41 hours per week, with a salary of £30,748 gross per year. In addition to the salary, a £21 premium is paid for each night shift worked, and overtime is paid at double the normal hourly rate.

About the role

Working as part of a team of six, you will provide information and assistance to visitors, manage enquiries and support the safe and efficient running of the College.

Your responsibilities will include:

Welcoming visitors and providing information and assistance
Operating the College telephone switchboard
Checking in guests and processing cash and card payments
Receiving, sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing mail
Managing lost property and ensuring the safe custody of keys, cash and documents
Monitoring CCTV and responding to alarms and security incidents
Acting as a Fire Marshal and First Aider while on duty (training provided)
Supporting meetings and events, including basic audio-visual assistance
Keeping up to date with College events, conferences and activities

What we’re looking for

You will have:

A friendly, professional and customer-focused approach
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to work effectively as part of a team
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
The ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure
Confidence handling confidential information appropriately
Good IT skills and willingness to learn new systems
Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern, including nights and weekends
Enthusiasm for working in an international and multicultural environment

Experience in a front-of-house, reception, customer service or security role would be advantageous.

About St Antony’s College

St Antony’s is a vibrant, international graduate-only college of the University of Oxford. Founded in 1950, we are proudly modern and inclusive, with a diverse global community representing more than 70 countries.

The Lodge plays a central role in College life, helping to ensure that the College remains safe, welcoming and well organised at all times.

We offer excellent employee benefits, including:

41 days full-time equivalent annual leave including bank/public holidays
Membership of the University of Oxford’s Staff Pension Scheme
Generous family friendly benefits
Free staff meals in the Dining Hall when the hall is open and you are on shift immediately before and after lunch service
Staff social events, including a summer party and winter children’s party, plus informal activities run by the Staff Social Committee
Bus travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, and access to a car parking space in the College’s grounds if one is available

How to apply

Please send your completed application form to recruitment@sant.ox.ac.uk by 9.00am on Wednesday 24 June 2026. Interviews are expected to take place in the week beginning 29 June 2026.

We will shortlist candidates based solely on how closely they meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification. Please note that we cannot consider late or incomplete applications.

Any offer of employment will depend on satisfactory references and confirmation of your right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS check, which we will organise when you join. Standard factual references verifying dates and job titles may not be considered sufficient. We require referees to comment on the candidate’s core competencies, relevant experience, and suitability for the role.

St Antony’s College is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be invited to complete a confidential and anonymous monitoring survey, which is not shared with the selection panel.

A privacy notice for applicants and information about how we use your data can be found at https://www.sant.ox.ac.uk/about-st-antonys/how-we-use-your-data

Published date: June 4, 2026