Accommodation Manager

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience) 

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) with occasional work outside of normal office hours during peak periods

Location: Central Oxford

Accommodation Available if of interest, free of charge, in exchange for providing out of hours cover for fire safety, security and supervision at the College’s student accommodation building

Pembroke College, Oxford is seeking an experienced and motivated Accommodation Manager to oversee the effective management of the College’s residential accommodation and to support the successful delivery of its conferences and events programme. Founded in 1624, Pembroke is an inclusive and dynamic college, combining historic architecture with award‑winning modern facilities and a strong sense of community.

The Accommodation Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring an excellent experience for students and guests while making best use of the College’s 482 bedrooms across its main site and accommodation annex. The post‑holder will be responsible for managing student room applications, allocations and offers, minimising voids, and supporting the smooth running of conference and guest accommodation.

The role is central to the work of the Operations team and involves close collaboration with colleagues across the College, including finance, housekeeping, maintenance, events and academic staff. The Accommodation Manager will act as a key point of contact for students and guests, managing enquiries with professionalism, empathy and clarity.

Key responsibilities include managing the annual room ballot and allocation processes, maintaining accurate records and booking systems, issuing licence agreements, monitoring compliance with relevant legislation and codes of practice, and contributing to reports and planning. The post‑holder will also work closely with the events team to maximise the use of accommodation for internal and external bookings.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, customer‑focused and capable of managing a varied workload in a busy environment. They will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, sound judgement, and the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations. A strong commitment to equality, diversity, wellbeing and confidentiality is essential.

The College is committed to sustainability and expects all staff to contribute to environmentally responsible practices. The Accommodation Manager will play an active role in promoting energy conservation, waste management and sustainable travel among students and colleagues.

For full details of the role please refer to the job description below.

Benefits include membership of the University staff pension scheme, free meals at lunchtime when the College kitchens are open, and a generous annual leave entitlement.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV, together with details of two referees, to recruitment@pmb.ox.ac.uk by 9am on Monday, 23 February 2026

Please note that the College reserves the right to interview on receipt of applications and to appoint prior to the deadline, so early application is recommended.

Safeguarding 

Pembroke College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post, along with pre-employment safeguarding checks, and will be required to undertake Safeguarding and First Aid training following their appointment.