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Work with Us

Founded in 1624, Pembroke is a lively and vibrant academic community, based in a beautiful working environment in the heart of Oxford.

Pembroke is one of the most dynamic of the Oxford Colleges, with a forward-looking Fellowship, strong leadership, ambitious and clear academic plans for the future, a friendly and welcoming environment and the proud host of several research groups. Academics at all stages of their career enjoy our interdisciplinary atmosphere - many an interesting research collaboration has emerged from conversations over lunch or a coffee.

We have just over 160 operational staff, providing support with catering, the library, IT, welfare, maintenance, events, finance, fundraising, communications and academic and domestic administrative services.

Our community is enriched by the engagement and contributions of all of its members, bringing their own perspectives to bear.

“The College is a fantastic community of people with diverse abilities and expertise who provide invaluable support to one another. I have always felt very included and have always found the support I needed. I have already suggested the College as an excellent place to work to other people looking for new places to start/develop their careers.” – from 2024 Staff Survey

Benefits include:

  • Free meals at work
  • Access to local discounts
  • University Pension Scheme
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Discounted travel pass and cycle-to-work scheme
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Pembroke College is an equal opportunities employer. We very much welcome diversity amongst our staff and reasonable adjustments will be made to support candidates with a disability during the recruitment process and beyond.

Academic Vacancies

Pembroke is committed to maintaining a vibrant scholarly community combining excellence in teaching and internationally recognised research. The College has a warm and welcoming atmosphere and is home to a dynamic group of academics across the disciplines. 

We value academic ambition and interdisciplinary collaboration and provide an atmosphere of supportive challenge. 

Operational Staff Vacancies

We are a welcoming community of ambitious individuals working to support world class education and global impact in a lively environment.

Pembroke’s culture is friendly, professional and collaborative, and we value innovation and adaptability.

 living wage employer