House Porter (Conference Support)
CAPTION: Job details
Overview
* Posting date: 12 September 2025
* Salary: £24,642.00 per year
* Hours: Full time
* Closing date: 03 October 2025
* Location: Cambridge, CB2 1DQ
* Company: Vacancy Filler
* Job type: Permanent
* Job reference: SEP20250999
Summary
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
Qualifications
* 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 (Please note that those benefits which are non-contractual may be amended or withdrawn at the College's discretion).
Application Process
To apply for this position click "Apply Now" on the advert posting on our website and complete an application form. You are able to upload your CV in support of your application. Closing date: Friday 3 October at 5pm. Please note that the closing date for this post may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
We are pleased to be able offer this document in an accessible format. Please contact HR if you wish to receive the advert and/or role profile in a different, accessible format, e.g. large print. Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds. All applicants will be contacted once shortlisting has taken place.
Contact
* The HR Office
* Email: recruitment@dow.cam.ac.uk
* Tel: 01223 334820
* Downing College, Cambridge, CB2 1DQ
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