Elvyn Richards Subwarden

Job Title: Elvyn Richards Subwarden

Final date to receive applications: Friday, 24 July 2026

Voluntary Subwarden – Elvyn Richards Hall. An opportunity has arisen for a Subwarden to join the existing team within Elvyn Richards Hall of Residence. Applications are invited from postgraduate research students of the University.

Free accommodation is available during term time, single occupancy only. Breakfast, lunch and evening meals are provided Monday to Friday during term time.

Subwardens assist the Warden in the day-to-day running of the hall. This may involve pastoral, disciplinary and administrative duties, as well as being involved in social aspects of hall life. The successful applicant will be part of a team which provides out-of-hours emergency cover in a hall of 406 students and helps ensure the smooth running of the hall.

Candidates must display a high level of personal organisational ability, good administrative ability, leadership qualities and be sociable and a good team player. Subwardens are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the community spirit of the Hall and a willingness to engage with students and hall life in general.

The successful applicant must be available to attend Subwarden training sessions during mid-September and undertake first aid, mental health training, and fire safety training when the courses are available.

Prospective candidates are highly encouraged to contact the Warden and the current Subwardens to learn about Hall life and likely duties during the application process. Interested applicants will be invited to a meet and greet session within the hall. Applicants should not submit a standard University application form. Please submit the Voluntary University Subwardenship Application form together with an accompanying letter outlining suitability for the post.

These are then to be sent directly to the Warden. Candidates must provide contact details for two written references (PhD Supervisors, Director of Studies / Line Manager, Head of Section). There will be an opportunity to look round the hall on 29th July 2026 where you can meet the Warden team and some committee members. Completed application forms are to be submitted to the Warden via email by 5pm on 24th July 2026, with a view to holding interviews week commencing 10th August 2026.

Successful candidates should be ready to take their place in hall from mid-September 2026.

Professor Hilary McDermott –
George Lagios –
Steffi Shaji –

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