Rutherford Subwarden Position

Job Description

Voluntary Sub-warden – Rutherford Hall

A vacancy has arisen for a Sub-warden at Rutherford Hall of Residence. Applications are invited from postgraduate research students of the University. The successful applicant will be part of a team which provides out-of-hours emergency cover in a hall of around 270 students and which helps to ensure the smooth running of the hall.

Accommodation and Catering Arrangements

Free accommodation is available during term time. The accommodation available (Rutherford Blk 12) is only suitable for a single person. Breakfast, lunch, and evening meals are provided Monday to Friday during term time in Hall.

Duties

Sub-wardens assist the Warden in the day-to-day running of the hall. This may involve pastoral, disciplinary, and administrative duties as well as being involved in social aspects of hall life. The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to the community spirit of the Hall and a willingness to engage with students and hall life in general.

Personal Attributes

Candidates must display a high level of personal organisational ability, good administrative ability, leadership qualities, and be sociable and a good team player. The successful applicant must be available to attend Sub-warden training sessions and undertake first aid, mental health first aid, and fire safety training when the courses are available after appointment.

Application Procedures

It is highly recommended that prospective candidates make contact with the Warden and in particular the current Sub-wardens to find out about Hall life and the likely duties during the application process. Interested applicants will be invited to come for dinner in hall and look around and attend a meeting to discuss the post prior to close of applications.