Congratulations on joining the University of Oxford, the world’s oldest and top-ranked university. Whether you’re coming to us from another part of the country, or relocating from overseas, this site is here to help you settle in and start your new role with confidence.

Known as ‘the city of dreaming spires’, modern day Oxford is wide awake and bustling with people from over 140 countries. More than a third of residents were born outside the UK, making the city rich in global perspectives, buzzing with a diverse range of languages and blessed with an impressive mix of international cuisines, cultural events and sporting opportunities.

Our people are central to our success, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As a new member of staff, you’ll find networks and support systems in place to help you connect and grow both personally and professionally. This University and the city that is its home, offer endless opportunities to grow, contribute and connect.

Welcome to Oxford, we’re delighted to have you with us.

People are the foundation of the University’s success. The quality of our academic, research and professional services staff is critical to our future.

We aim to recruit and retain the very best staff, providing a diverse, open and inclusive environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. We welcome you to join us in our mission to remain a world-leading institution for research and teaching.

Our Strategic Plan includes these three commitments:

To attract, recruit and retain the highest calibre staff

• We ensure that our rewards arrangements, including pension provision, are robust, transparent and competitive.
• We actively promote health and wellbeing so that our people are able to give their best to their work and feel valued.
• We support working parents and all those with caring responsibilities.

To work towards an increasingly diverse staffing profile

• We believe that the broad range of cultural and other experiences that a diverse workforce brings will help the University maintain and develop its international outlook.
• We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of our staff are respected.

To support staff in personal and professional development

• We actively encourage staff at all levels to participate in planning their personal and professional development, enabling them to reach their full potential.
• We strive to continuously strengthen and promote our development programmes for all staff.