Temporary Summer Receptionists

We are seeking friendly, reliable and customer-focused Casual Reception Staff to join our team at the Tamesis Guest House and William R Miller Building in Oxford during the summer vacation period.

As the first point of contact for our guests, you will provide a warm welcome, assist with check-ins and check-outs, answer enquiries, manage reservations, undertake general reception and administrative duties, and help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of our accommodation facilities.

This is a varied, guest-facing role that requires excellent communication skills, a professional approach, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience in a customer service, reception or hospitality environment would be advantageous.

Period of Engagement: 4 July 2026 to 27 September 2026

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Friday: 12:00 to 20:00
• Saturday and Sunday: 09:00 to 20:00

Shifts will be allocated on a rota basis across a team of casual workers. Flexibility is essential, and additional shifts may occasionally be available at the College’s other Reception areas/ Lodges.

Interested applicants should forward an APPLICATION FORM demonstrating how they meet the criteria for the role preferably by email to  by GMT 09:00 on Friday, 12 June 2026
. Postal applications should be sent to the HR Department, St Edmund Hall, Queen’s Lane, Oxford, OX1 4AR
.

Interviews are expected to be held in Oxford just after the closing date.

The appointment is subject to satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK.

Please consider completing the online Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form . Submission of this form is voluntary and does not form part of the selection process, but we would be grateful if you are willing to return it with your application to assist us with our equal opportunity monitoring. A paper copy can be obtained here .