Porter (part-time - 17.3 hours per week)

Salary: £12,828 (pro rata to the full-time equivalent of £27,792 (2026/26 pay award pending , plus a 20% night shift enhancement

Hours: part-time as part of a job share, average of 17.3 hours per week (out of the full-time equivalent of 37.5 hours per week)

Shift Pattern: typically 6 x 12.5 hour shifts in every 30 day period

Contract Type: Permanent, subject to six months' probation

Selwyn is recruiting for a part-time Porter to join our friendly and inclusive College community as part of a job share with an established colleague.

Porters are responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the Porters' Lodge. This includes acting as first and main point of contact for enquiries from visitors, guests, students, Fellows and staff. Porters are also responsible for the safety and security of College premises and, as Fire Wardens, responding to fire alarms and other emergencies. The Porters' Lodge is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Flexibility will be required to work a variety of shift patterns according to the duty roster.

The successful applicant will be a strong team player, customer-focused with a friendly and welcoming manner, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to deal with difficult situations calmly and efficiently. The College offers excellent benefits including a generous occupational pension scheme and free meals on duty. Staff are also entitled to free use of the College gym and on-site parking.

Selwyn College and its beautiful grounds are open to visitors without appointment, so if you would like to have a look around Selwyn prior to submitting your application, you are very welcome to call in at the Porters' Lodge.

Selwyn College is home to students of all backgrounds from the UK and across the world. We are proud of our diversity. We are keen to receive applications from people who may be under-represented in our community.

Send a completed application form via email to . (Please do not send a CV unless accompanied by a completed application.)