Assistant Caretaker(Assistant Accommodation & Conference Porter) Contract type: Permanent, 40 hours per week (inclusive of breaks),8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday Salary: £25,979.20 per annum Location: Merton College, Oxford Are you interested in joining our friendly and stable workplace? Located in central Oxford, the College has over 70 Fellows, approximately 600 students and 120 support staff.The primary objective of the College is education. However, during vacation periods, the College uses its facilities for the purposes of conference events including; day meetings, residential conferences, dinners and weddings. Reporting directly to the Accommodation & Conference Porter, this is a support role to fulfil requests regarding the movement of furniture and linen, maintenance of furniture and furnishings, reading of utility meters and disposal of waste. The workload is both varied and diverse. No two days are the same and tasks can range from rubbish disposal to setting up a laptop in a meeting room. Person Specification Essential Have a very flexible approach to working and tasks required. Display a strong work ethic. A willingness to work outdoors throughout the year. Able to lift, move and set up College furniture, fittings and equipment. Able to work up ladders. Good spoken English and able to communicate confidently with all members of the College. Have good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines. Willing to work some weekends where required and to be flexible if a job requires longer working hours. Able to work under own initiative and unsupervised. Able to read and send emails in Microsoft Office Outlook. Desirable Manual Handling training and experience. COSHH awareness. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of setting up and checking A.V. equipment. Excellent benefits include: In addition to the normal English Bank and Public holidays, full-time staff will be entitled to 30 working days holiday.The postholder is eligible for membership of the University of Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS), which is a contributory scheme, and free medical insurance. Meals in College are provided free of charge when on duty and free car parking is available. A loan is available for the purchase of seasonal travel passes and the College operates a Cycle to Work Scheme. The College has a gym, which is free to use for staff and there are a number of organised activities such as yoga and circuit training that are also free for staff. Those wishing to apply for this post should complete the online application on our website via the Apply buttonwhere you will be asked to upload a CV and covering letter. Closing date: The vacancy will only remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed. Merton College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.