Housekeeping Porter

The Role

Gonville & Caius College is seeking an excellent individual to join its Housekeeping team as Housekeeping Porter. The post deals with the cleaning of public areas, driving the departments vehicle in and around Cambridge, moving furniture, fabrics, whitegoods and changing lightbulbs. The aim is to ensure effective and efficient preparation of the courts and function spaces. 

This is a full-time permanent role, working 39 hours per week with an annual salary of £28,884. 

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.

The College is an academic community comprising some 530 undergraduate students, 250 graduate students, and 110 Fellows (lecturers, professors and other senior academic researchers and teachers) and almost 200 staff. It plays a significant role throughout the University.

Why work at Caius? 

Benefits include:

• Generous Pension Scheme; 14.5% employer contributions and 3x death in service benefit
• Health care cash plan
• 33 days of annual holiday (inc. Public Holidays)
• Free on-site lunch provided
• Workplace Nursery Scheme (salary sacrifice)
• College gym
• Car parking (subject to availability/eligibility)
• Cycle to work scheme
• The opportunity to work in a beautiful environment

The Application Process

To view the full job description, register and apply, please click the above ‘Apply’ button.

• Please note we advise using a desktop to complete your application form (not mobile phone), and Chrome or Edge as the recommended browser.
• The closing date for applications is 12 noon GMT on Wednesday 28 October 2026.
• You are encouraged to make an early application as the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
• For your application to be considered it must be complete and include an up-to-date CV, and details of 2 referees, one of whom should have detailed knowledge of your ability in relation to the requirements of the role.
• For additional information please email careers@cai.cam.ac.uk.

Further Information

• Equality of opportunity; the College actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all sections of society and in particular, from people who may be under-represented in our community.
• Entry into a position with the College will be determined by the application of criteria related to the duties of the post. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.
• During the application process, candidates are requested to complete the Equality & Diversity section as part of our Equal Opportunities Policy and monitoring process. The contents of this form will not be disclosed to the selection or interview panels, and all applicant data is managed in accordance with our data protection policy.
• The College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
• In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its data protection obligations and its Data Protection Policy.

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