House Porter
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.88 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | CB3 0BN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | St Edmund's College - University of Cambridge |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
House Porter (x 2)
Contract: Permanent, 30 hours per week
Location: St Edmund’s College
Hours: We are flexible with working patterns , this can be the same four days each week or three varying days, as long as the schedule aligns with the wider team.
Mid‑week evenings:
Monday: 5pm–9pm
Tuesday–Friday: 4:30pm–9pm
Weekends: 4pm–8pm
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and proactive House Porter to support College events and maintain the upkeep of the site. You will work closely with Facilities, Conference & Events, IT, and other teams to ensure spaces are prepared to a high standard and College operations run smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
Set up, clear, and maintain rooms for meetings, events, and conferences
Support AV setup (e.g., projectors)
Empty waste and recycling, maintain cleanliness across College areas
Assist with deliveries, stock movement, and furniture setup
Carry out minor repairs and report faults
Keep corridors and public spaces clean and obstruction‑free
Support the Porters’ Lodge with parking during events
About You
Experience in a similar role (desirable)
Able to set up basic AV equipment
Strong communication and customer‑service skills
Reliable, adaptable, and proactive
Able to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team
As well as a great salary and friendly team you will also receive:
Working daily allowance for food and drinks*
Free car parking (where available)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
Generous pension contributions
Discounts at restaurants, shops & more
Outdoor gym
Death in service
Access to LinkedIn Learning & Business Disability Forum
Contract: Permanent, 30 hours per week
Location: St Edmund’s College
Hours: We are flexible with working patterns , this can be the same four days each week or three varying days, as long as the schedule aligns with the wider team.
Mid‑week evenings:
Monday: 5pm–9pm
Tuesday–Friday: 4:30pm–9pm
Weekends: 4pm–8pm
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and proactive House Porter to support College events and maintain the upkeep of the site. You will work closely with Facilities, Conference & Events, IT, and other teams to ensure spaces are prepared to a high standard and College operations run smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
Set up, clear, and maintain rooms for meetings, events, and conferences
Support AV setup (e.g., projectors)
Empty waste and recycling, maintain cleanliness across College areas
Assist with deliveries, stock movement, and furniture setup
Carry out minor repairs and report faults
Keep corridors and public spaces clean and obstruction‑free
Support the Porters’ Lodge with parking during events
About You
Experience in a similar role (desirable)
Able to set up basic AV equipment
Strong communication and customer‑service skills
Reliable, adaptable, and proactive
Able to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team
As well as a great salary and friendly team you will also receive:
Working daily allowance for food and drinks*
Free car parking (where available)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
Generous pension contributions
Discounts at restaurants, shops & more
Outdoor gym
Death in service
Access to LinkedIn Learning & Business Disability Forum