Relief Porter

1 month ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom Gonville & Caius College Full time

**The Role**

Gonville & Caius College is looking for a **College Relief Porter **to join its friendly team of Porters, who collectively are responsible for the security and safety of the College buildings and its occupants throughout the 24 hour day. Critically Porters are the principal interface with Fellows, staff, students, conference delegates and visitors to the College and assume a key front-of-house role. The duties of the role are principally based at either the Old Courts in the centre of Cambridge, or Harvey Court on West Road but may be undertaken across any of the College’s sites within Cambridge.

The post is on an **ad hoc basis** to cover sickness and holidays on day, evening and night shifts. There is the opportunity to request particular shifts but must be available at short notice as and when required, and therefore the ability and willingness to adopt a flexible approach to working hours is expected.

(Working hours are **08:00 - 16:30**, **7:00 - 14:30**, **16:30 - 00:00**, **14:00 - 22:30**, and **22:00 - 08:00**).

The salary for the position is **£11.86 per hour for day shifts**, and **£15.11 per hour for night shifts**. A uniform and a meal/meal allowance are provided whilst on duty.

**The College**

Gonville & Caius College is one of the largest colleges in the University of Cambridge. It is an educational charity, and its mission is to provide a place of education, religion, learning and research, in conjunction with a University that is recognised internationally as being of the highest standard.

**Further Information**
- The College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

**The Application Process**

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**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £11.86-£15.11 per hour

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RP0623


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