Guest Services Officer

University of Oxford - Said Business School

Location:	Oxford
Salary:	£28,437 to £32,108 per annum pro rata including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per annum pro rata plus shift allowance. Grade 4
Hours:	Full Time, Part Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	14th April 2026
Closes:	5th May 2026

Permanent, part time (14.5 hours per week, 0.4 FTE)

All Locations: Global Leadership Centre, Park End Street, Oxford

About The Role

Saïd Business School is seeking a professional and customer-focused Guest Services Officer to join the team at the Global Leadership Centre. This is a key front-facing role responsible for delivering an exceptional guest experience that reflects the School’s global reputation for excellence.

As part of the Guest Services team, you will provide a warm, polished welcome to a diverse range of high-profile guests, including senior executives, academics and international programme participants. You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of guest-facing services, maintaining a calm, organised and proactive approach in a dynamic environment.

Working hours and location

This is a part-time role comprising 14.5 hours per week, with fixed shifts on Saturday and Sunday. Working hours include early (07:00–14:45) or late (14:15–22:00) shifts, with occasional mid-shifts as required. While these working days are fixed, we aim to be flexible with specific shift patterns (early/late) where possible. Please specify in your cover letter if you have any regular restrictions regarding your start or end times on these days, or if you are fully flexible.

This is a permanent, fully onsite role based at the Global Leadership Centre, with occasional onsite duties at Park End Street as operational needs require.

This role will start in mid-July 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Respond promptly to guest enquiries via email, phone and in person
• Provide information about facilities, programmes and the local Oxford area
• Coordinate bookings, guest requests and room allocations
• Process payments and maintain accurate records
• Follow all safety, security and incident reporting procedures

We are looking for a professional and reliable team member with experience in high-end, front facing roles supporting executive or VIP clients, who is comfortable taking responsibility and can work confidently both independently and as part of a close-knit team within a 24/7 operation. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership in their role and who is flexible, adaptable and positive about working in a newly established team as the Global Leadership Centre continues to develop.

You must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system in the UK. For more information please visit: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description.

About Us

At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely take place in the weeks commencing 11 and 18 May 2026. Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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