Junior Dean

Hertford College seeks two graduate students to join us as Junior Deans from Michaelmas 2025 for a period of three terms, with the possibility of renewal for the following academic year following a review with the Dean and the Student Welfare Lead. This role is open only to those currently enrolled on full-time graduate research courses at the University of Oxford.

The Junior Deans are entitled to live in College accommodation without charge and receive a stipend of £4,079.60 per academic year (£1,359.86 per term). They are also entitled to free informal meals in Hall and two free SCR lunches and two free SCR dinners per week. Dining and lunching rights apply during vacations as well as term, except when the College is closed. The Junior Deans work closely with the Dean, the wider Welfare Team, the Student Conduct Officer, and other College Officers in the areas of student welfare and discipline.

For the full job description and further details of the application process, please see the further particulars attached below.

Applications

Applications are invited from graduate students on research programmes at the University of Oxford and should be sent by email to hr@hertford.ox.ac.uk by noon on Tuesday 10 June 2025.

Interviews will be held in w/c 23 June 2025.

Applications should include a full CV, a covering letter outlining suitability for the role, and a completed application form.

Two referees should be asked to send separate letters of reference to arrive by the same deadline. If the applicant’s supervisor is not one of these, their consent to the application must be obtained.

Please note that these roles are not open to Postdocs, nor are we able to accommodate couples.