Steward at University of Oxford

Christ Church is seeking to appoint a Steward.

Christ Church seeks to appoint a Steward who will be responsible for management and efficient running of the College’s domestic, guest and conference services and compliance with regulations applying to these activities. This is a senior position that will be at the heart of Christ Church and is key both to facilitating the academic activities of the College and to ensuring that the services relied on by all members run smoothly. 

The post requires excellent strategic planning and implementation skills, commercial acumen as well as an open, collaborative approach working with and leading a team. Previous managerial and operational experience at senior level is essential alongside proven financial and people management. The post of Steward is a key position in the administration of the College, and the appointed person is expected to play an active part in College life and contribute to its strategic direction. The post holder will report to the Dean and the Governing Body, they will work in close cooperation with the Censors, the Treasurer and other College Officers.

The post is offered for a fixed term of 18 months. The role is fixed term because changes are expected to the Christ Church Structure and Governance following the Grieve Report. This role is for 37.5 hours per week (Distribution of hours will be agreed upon between the post-holder and the Dean. The salary range is £81,198 – £97,476, it is possible a higher salary may be available for an exceptional candidate.

Further particulars, including instructions about how to apply, may be downloaded via the ‘Apply‘ button above. The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 2^nd May 2024.

Christ Church is committed to equality and we value the diversity of our staff and students. It is our policy and practice that entry into employment and progression within employment will be determined only by criteria which are related to the duties of a particular post and the relevant salary scale. No applicant or member of staff will be treated less favourably than another because of their age, disability, ethnicity, marital or civil partnership status, parental status, religion or belief, gender or sexual orientation.