Job description
The Office of Voluntary Subwarden – William Morris x 2
A Sub-Warden vacancy has arisen in – a friendly hall with an excellent hall spirit. Applications for this exciting opportunity are invited from doctoral researchers only – ideally with a substantial amount of time remaining on their research programme.
Duties: Subwardens assist the Warden, Julian MacKenzie, in the day to day running of the hall. This will involve pastoral, disciplinary and administrative duties as well as being involved in all social aspects of hall life. The successful applicants will be part of a team which provides out-of-hours emergency cover in a hall of 508 students, and which helps to ensure the smooth running of the hall.
Personal Attributes: Candidates must display a high level of personal organisational ability, good administrative ability, leadership qualities, be an excellent team player and be confident in dealing with challenging situations. Subwardens are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the community spirit of the Hall, spending roughly 14 hours of work towards the role on a weekly basis.
Accommodation and Catering Arrangements: Free accommodation is available throughout the year. The accommodation available for Subwardens is only suitable for a single person. William Morris is self-catered; however, some meals are provided during term time through the diners+ scheme.
Get to Know the Role and Team: Before applying, please find out what you are committing yourself to. Prospective candidates may contact the Wardens Team during the application process to find out about Hall life and the likely duties:
Julian MacKenzie
Alpha Koroma
Mahla Tayefi-Nasrabadi
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You will be welcome to meet the Warden Team on 22nd August at the William Morris at 6-7pm. If you would like to attend.
The successful applicant must be available to attend Subwarden training sessions as required ( First Aid Training, Mental Health First Aid Training) this will be held on 15th, 16th and 17th September 2025.
The successful applicant will be required to take a day away from their studies on Wednesday 24th September 2025 to assist the Warden’s Team during First Years Arrivals Day in hall.
Application Procedures: Applicants should complete and submit the following documentation to the Warden, Julian MacKenzie ( via email by midnight on 31st August 2025 (11:59pm).
1. The Office of Voluntary Sub-Wardenship
2. An accompanying 1-page letter outlining suitability for the post.
3. Two written references (PhD Supervisors, Director of Studies / Line Manager, Head of Section).
Interviews will take place w/c 8th September 2025. The successful candidate should be ready to start their duties in the week commencing 15th September 2025 or earlier.
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We look forward to seeing you and your application!