Information for the role of House Porter (Conference Support) Salary £24,642 per annum for 37.5 hours per week An excellent opportunity to join a prestigious organisation in a varied and fulfilling role in a small friendly team. Your day-to-day duties will include: - The lifting, moving and storing of furniture, equipment and other items (manual handling training will be provided) - Conference set up and support - Cleaning of designated areas of the College (both internal and external); the collection and return of recycling bins and laundry duties To be considered for this interesting role, you will need to have: - A full UK-valid driving licence (with a maximum of 3 points) - The ability to move and lift heavy items, and use ladders, in line with Risk Assessments and after training - Knowledge of, or able to learn, cleaning routine and techniques - Clear communication skills, with a good command of the English language The ideal candidate will be a polite and friendly team player, who is able to respond to changing work priorities. Details of the role The post of House Porter (Conference Support) is a permanent full time role. Hours of work are 37.5 hours per week worked over 7 days, with an unpaid 30-minute lunch break. Core hours are from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm usually Monday to Friday, with some out of hours and weekend work so flexibility is required. The annual salary is £24,642 per annum for 37.5 hours per week (Step 25 on the College Salary Scale). In addition to the salary, we offer an attractive benefits package. A full list of benefits is available from the College’s HR Office. (Please note that these benefits are non-contractual and may be amended or withdrawn at our discretion.) Application Process To apply for this position click “Apply Now” on the advert posting on our website ( Staff vacancies | Downing College Cambridge ) and complete an application form. You are able to upload your CV in support of your application. Closing date: 5pm on Friday 3 October 2025. Please note that the closing date for this post may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants. Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds. All applicants will be contacted once shortlisting has taken place. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job. We are pleased to be able offer this document in an accessible format, please contact HR ( recruitment@dow.cam.ac.uk ) if you wish to receive this advert and role profile or an application form in a different, accessible format, e.g. large print. For further information or in event of queries, please contact: The HR Office Email: recruitment@dow.cam.ac.uk | Tel: 01223 334820 Downing College, Cambridge, CB2 1DQ