Junior Research Fellowship in Theology and Religious Studies

Applications are invited for a stipendiary Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Theology and Religious Studies, tenable for a fixed term of three years from 1 October 2026.

A Junior Research Fellowship is a career development post, designed to enable an outstanding early career academic to undertake an independent, self-directed programme of research that substantially develops or is different from their doctoral research. In making this appointment, Trinity College aims to develop and strengthen the research environment of the College, and to contribute to the goal of maintaining the University of Oxford as a leading centre for research. The objectives of the College in making this appointment are to support early career academics in their first independent work, to develop and strengthen the research environment of the College, and to contribute to the goal of maintaining the University of Oxford as a leading centre for research. 

The starting salary for this post is point 30 on the HE single pay spine (currently £40,514 p.a.), rising to points 31 and 32 on this scale in years 2 and 3 of the appointment. 

The Fellowship is open to researchers who: 

• hold, or be very close to completing, a PhD or equivalent in the broad field of of Theology and Religious Studies (see further particulars for details). Applicants awarded a PhD following viva voce prior to 1 October 2023 will not be considered unless there are specific extenuating circumstances, such as an interruption to their academic career due to parental leave or serious illness.
• have not held a comparable career development appointment at Oxford or another university. A comparable appointment is deemed to be a salaried, research-only appointment for the purpose of self-directed research.

Applications should be sent by email (in PDF format) to academic.recruitment@trinity.ox.ac.uk by 12 noon (UK time) on Wednesday 21st January 2026. Please include ‘JRF Theology and Religious Studies’ in the subject line of the email.

Further particulars, selection criteria, and information about how to apply for this post can be found in the further particulars: Further Particulars_JRF Theology 2026.pdf

TRINITY COLLEGE AND THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Chef de Partie (maternity cover) 

The role will be a fixed-term position from 1 January to 31  December 2026. 

Salary: £34,070 per year 

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Chef de Partie to join the exceptional culinary team at Trinity College.

Trinity College is renowned for its superb and creative cuisine. Alongside our academic community, we provide fine dining, banquets, functions, and conference catering, consistently delivering the highest standards. We are seeking a like-minded professional to join our modern, well-equipped kitchen and contribute to our continued excellence.

The professional qualifications appropriate to this post are: 

• City & Guilds 706 Parts 1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, although experience will be taken into consideration.
• CIEH level 3 award in supervising food safety in catering
• Food allergy awareness certificate

We offer: a 40-hour week, mostly straight shifts, generous holidays, pension scheme, meals on duty and uniform.  

Personal progression is encouraged.  

To apply, please email julian.smith@trinity.ox.ac.uk with your CV and a covering letter. 

This post will be advertised until a suitable candidate has been appointed. 

Trinity is an equal opportunity employer. 

SCR Butler

The role is available immediately. 

Salary: £34,064 per year 

We are inviting applications for the position of SCR Butler at Trinity College, Oxford.

The SCR Butler will be responsible to the Head of Hospitality Services Manager and will be expected to deliver food and beverage services within the Senior Common Room, working in close operation with the Kitchen team, our Conference and Events team and our core catering assistants, to continue and maintain the levels of excellent service that we currently provide. 

Trinity College is renowned for its first-class service and superb creative cuisine and maintaining tradition and professional standards. 

The person appointed will have experience of working at a Supervisory level and will oversee all Senior Common Room catering services.

The professional qualifications appropriate to this post are: 

• Basic Food and Hygiene Certificate.
• CIEH level 2/3 award in supervising food safety in catering (This can be provided as part of staff training).
• Food allergy awareness certificate.

We offer: a 37.5-hour week, generous holidays, pension scheme, meals on duty and uniform.  

Personal progression is encouraged.  

You can download a full job description with responsibilities here. 

To apply, please email jonathan.flint@trinity.ox.ac.uk with your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

This post will be advertised until a suitable candidate has been appointed. 

Trinity is an equal opportunity employer. 

Catering Assistant (SCR)

The role is available immediately. 

Salary: £21,462 per year 

We are inviting applications for the position of Catering Assistant (SCR) at Trinity College, Oxford.

The SCR Catering Assistant will work closely with the SCR Butler and be responsible to the Head of Hospitality Services Manager. They will be expected to assist in delivering food and beverage services within the Senior Common Room, working in close operation with the Kitchen team, our Conference and Events team and our core catering assistants, to continue and maintain the levels of excellent service that we currently provide. 

Trinity College is renowned for its first-class service and superb creative cuisine and maintaining tradition and professional standards. 

The person appointed will ideally have experience of working in a college environment, or similar, but this is not essential, as training can be given and will assist with all Senior Common Room catering services.

The professional qualifications appropriate to this post are: 

• Basic Food and Hygiene Certificate.
• Food allergy awareness certificate.

We offer: a 30-hour week, generous holidays, pension scheme, meals on duty and uniform.  

Personal progression is encouraged.  

You can download a full job description with responsibilities here. 

To apply, please email jonathan.flint@trinity.ox.ac.uk with your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

This post will be advertised until a suitable candidate has been appointed. 

Trinity is an equal opportunity employer.