Hospitality Director

  • New College
  • Oxford, Oxfordshire
  • May 13, 2026
Full time Executive

Job Description

Salary: £63,606 - £80,525 p.a. plus £1,730 OW Allowance.

Hours of work: 33.75 hrs pw, Monday to Friday.

New College seeks to appoint a highly experienced Hospitality Director to shape and lead hospitality within one of Oxford's most historic colleges, delivering exceptional experiences in a unique academic setting. Reporting to the Home Bursar, The Hospitality Director will be supported by Heads of Department including a Conference and Events Manager, Executive Chef, Head Butler, Front of House Manager and Bar Manager as well as two Hospitality Administrators. The post holder will bring substantial strategic leadership experience and be responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of the College's hospitality operations.

Essential skills and experience:

  • Professional qualification to degree level in a relevant hospitality subject or equivalent worked experience.
  • Significant senior management experience in hospitality, hotels, or institutional catering
  • Proven track record of delivering high-end events and dining experiences
  • Strong financial and commercial acumen
  • Excellent leadership and people management skills
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

Excellent benefits including:

  • 30 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • Generous contributory pension Scheme
  • Complimentary lunch provided on working days when meals are served