Vacancies

The Deputy Hall Supervisor, under the direction of the Front of House Manager and Hall Supervisor, shares responsibility for leading and carrying out catering provision to students, staff, fellows and College guests throughout the term and vacation periods.   The role has shared responsibility for ensuring an efficient day-to-day running of the College Café (The Crypt).

Some of the duties and responsibilities required include:

• Deputising for the Hall Supervisor in their absence.
• Assisting with provision of the SCR food and beverage service in and out of term.
• Providing a high level of general service for all SCR members but especially on guest nights and at other special functions.
• Supporting the Front of House and Hall Managers in carrying out student food and beverage provision in various College locations wherever dining is provided.
• Supporting the Front of House and Hall Managers in operating the cash register for student meal and snack purchases, including cashing up at the end of service if and when required.
• Assisting with the provision of all food and beverages supplied to conference delegates and supporting the Front of House Manager and Hall Manager with internal and external functions.

We are looking for someone with relevant experience within a catering and/or college establishment, with particular emphasis on evidence of the successful supervision and management of waiting staff. You will have good communication and inter-personal skills and a minimum Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene for Catering. A flexible attitude to work with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The post is full time 40 hrs per week offered on a permanent basis with a salary of £23,400 per annum. A generous annual leave entitlement will be calculated with reference to the length of time worked. Benefits include contributory pension scheme, participation in the College’s conference bonus scheme and free meals while on duty.

For further particulars about the position and how to apply, please see: Deputy Hall Supervisor job description 

Please send your CV to: vacancies@mansfield.ox.ac.uk as per the How to Apply section of the further particulars. Please complete a recruitment monitoring form as per the details on our vacancies page

Enquiries about the post can be discussed with the Front of House Manager– Ionela Rosca fohmanager@mansfield.ox.ac.uk

This post will remain open until filled.

Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

An exciting opportunity for a passionate Chef de Partie to join a dedicated catering team at Mansfield College. The Chef de Partie is responsible under the supervision of the Head Chef, for providing excellent quality catering provision for academics, staff, students and visitors throughout the term and vacation periods.

You will have the opportunity to experience a team environment which prides itself on quality and looks to continually improve on its food offering with a small and friendly College. This is a great opportunity to develop a culinary career, learning new skills in a crucial role within a committed team.

With our successful conference business, you will not only receive a conference bonus within this position but have an opportunity to experience catering for large banquets, as well as formal private dinners and meals for the Mansfield Community.

You will hold an appropriate qualification to NVQ level 3 or equivalent, have demonstrable experience of delivering high standards of culinary skills in all areas of the kitchen and will be a great team player. You will also be able to work independently without supervision with excellent time management and organisational skills.

The College wishes to appoint a Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and accurate processing, and reporting, of College finances.

The College is a complex and busy working environment. The Management Accountant will therefore demonstrate the ability to manage multiple and competing deadlines to ensure the delivery of financial and management information against a monthly, termly and annual reporting timetable.

Essential to the success of this role is a keen eye for detail and the ability to develop sensitive relationships with multiple stakeholders including students, senior management, and academic Fellows.

Working closely with the College Accountant and Accounts Team, the Management Accountant will seek to implement systems and process improvements to improve efficiency and reduce month end reporting timeframes.

A sound technical knowledge of VAT in a charity setting, fund accounting, and reporting under the Charities SORP, would also be desirable.

The role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to develop and work closely with the College Accountant as the endowment and activities of the College expand.

Salary £34,308 - £46,407 per annum, Grade 7.  

For further details, selection criteria and how to apply, please see: Management Accountant

If you would like to apply please submit a CV and covering letter to Mansfield HR vacancies@mansfield.ox.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: noon on Friday 31 March 2023

Mansfield College is seeking to recruit a Night Porter to undertake a range of security, reception and other duties.  The ideal candidate will have experience of security procedures, access control, interaction with members of the public, good customer service and reception duties. 

The Porters’ Lodge is a central hub for the College, providing security, information and support to academics, students, staff and visitors.  The Lodge is open 24 hours a day throughout the year, with the exception of a closed period at Christmas. In addition to the academic life of the College, there is also a thriving conference, bed and breakfast and fine-dining business during the vacations.

The Lodge team consists of a Head Porter, Deputy Head Porter, day porters and night porters.   Additional cover is also provided by a small team of casual staff as and when required.

The Night Porter undertakes a range of security duties, reception and other duties as required.

The Night Porter’s work will be expected to work a consistent shift pattern Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 23.00-7.15. Shifts are 8 hours and based on a rota which the Head Porter will issue in advance.  

Salary £12.29 per hour

For further details, selection criteria and how to apply, please see: Night Porter Job Description

If you would like to apply please submit a CV and covering letter to Mansfield HR vacancies@mansfield.ox.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: noon on Wednesday 29 March 2023

An exciting opportunity to work as part of the Mansfield College Front of House team as a Café Assistant. You will be responsible for serving a full catering provision to students, staff, fellows and College guests throughout the term and vacation periods. As all our staff is required to handle alcohol, applicants must be aged 18 or over. You will have good communication, excellent time management, and organizational skills along with a positive and flexible attitude to work and the ability to work well under pressure. Salary £10.90 per hour, annual leave entitlement will be calculated with reference to the length of time worked. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, participation in the College’s conference bonus scheme and free meals while on duty.

If you would like to apply please submit your CV to the Mansfield HR Team at vacancies@mansfield.ox.ac.uk  

Full details of this post can be found by clicking Job Description for Cafe Assistant

Deadline for applications is noon on Monday 27 March 2023.

Interviews will be held between 28 and 31 March 2023.

An exciting opportunity to work as part of the Mansfield College Front of House team as a Catering Assistant. You will be responsible for serving a full catering provision to students, staff, fellows and College guests throughout the term and vacation periods. The role may also include some assistance in the College Crypt Cafeteria and Bar as required. As all our staff is required to handle alcohol, applicants must be aged 18 or over. 

You will have good communication, excellent time management, and organizational skills along with a positive and flexible attitude to work and the ability to work well under pressure.

Salary £10.90 per hour.  This is a permanent role, 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (including weekends). 

Annual leave entitlement will be calculated with reference to the length of time worked. Benefits include contributory pension scheme, participation in the College’s conference bonus scheme and free meals while on duty.

Full details about this role can be found here.

To apply please send your CV to vacancies@mansfield.ox.ac.uk 

Closing date for applications is noon on Monday 17 April 2023.