Lodge Porter - Nights

Full-time: 42 hours per week

The Porters’ Lodge plays a key role in all aspects of College life. It is the central information and reception point for members and visitors and coordinates site security and safety matters, including emergency response. Lodge Porters should have excellent communication skills and be able to undertake and apply training in first aid, fire safety and other emergency procedures. Other essential requirements for the role include the ability to be calm under pressure, have a flexible approach to a varied and demanding workload and be able to work alone and as part of a team. A satisfactory Standard DBS Check is necessary for this role (to be acquired on appointment).

The Porters cover day and night shifts as required including weekends and bank holidays. The contract for a full-time Porter is based upon an average of 42 hours per week to enable the post holder to be paid throughout the year but, when working, a week’s cover will be up to 48 hours.  This role is for permanent nights with a shift pattern of 4 on / 4 off.

We offer 24, 12-hour shifts of annual leave per annum, a workplace pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, free on-site parking, free use of gym and swimming pool, free lunch plus other benefits commensurate with working for a large Cambridge University College.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit a CV and a covering letter detailing how your skills and experience match the person specification to recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk
• If you require additional information or support, please e-mail recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk

Further Information

• Job Description (PDF) available from https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2025-06/LodgePorterNIGHTSJDJune25.pdf
• Closing date for applications is Tuesday 15^th July 2025 at 9am and interviews will take place w/c 21^st July *We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a significant volume of applications prior to the closing date

• Please note the College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
• The College is an Equal Opportunities employer encouraging diversity and inclusion.
• If you would like more information about the role, you may contact the HR Department at recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk

All employers are subject to a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 to check that anyone to whom they offer employment has the right to work in the UK.

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