Porter (Nights)
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.19 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 February 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
Porter (Nights)
Salary: £15,570 per annum pro rata (starting rate £14.19 per hour)
Shift Allowance: £1,448.40 per annum (£1.32 per hour)
Location: St Edmund’s College, Cambridge
Contract: Permanent, Part‑Time (21 hours per week, 3 on / 5 off rota)
The role is primarily based on night shifts (22:30–07:00). On occasion, and with prior notice, the College may require you to work an alternative shift pattern.
Are you a problem solver who has great customer service skills? If so, Eddie's is looking for a Porter to join its friendly but busy team.
The Porters Lodge is a key service to the College, providing a contact point for students, Fellows, staff, visitors and guests, helping to facilitate all their individual needs, like a reception that offers much more.
Job responsibilities
- Greeting visitors - acting as the first point of contact both virtually and face to face.
- Providing a welcoming checking in service for students, guests and staff as appropriate whilst ensuring access control.
- Being the first point of contact, dealing with emergencies (security, fire and first aid).
- Checking vehicle parking rights, issuing notice, and reporting accordingly.
- Carrying out security patrols and having an oversight of the security cameras.
- Be aware of individuals on site and challenging unknown persons.
- Recording delivery and sorting/ franking of parcels and post.
- Recording of cash receipts from students, staff and visitors and actioning appropriately. Storing cash and financial details appropriately.
- Proactively support all the colleges events as required.
What we need
The successful candidate will be calm under pressure with a can-do attitude. They will be able to respond to students & guests in an empathetic manner, understanding the issues whilst actively seeking solutions. An ability to prioritise is a must for this role, as you will have conflicting issues which you will need to overcome.
The successful candidate must have:
- Experience in Customer Service or reception.
- Experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel and IT systems.
If you feel that you fit most but not all of the above criteria, we would still love to hear from you.
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
- Use of the onsite outdoor gym
- Death in service
- Access to LinkedIn Learning & Business Disability Forum
About St Edmund’s College
St Edmund’s College is one of the 31 constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge. Our vibrant student body is made up of around 420 post-graduates and 130 mature undergraduates. With over 260 senior members – academics working at the cutting edge of their field or eminent members of their profession – and around 100 staff, you will be joining a dynamic and growing College with an ambitious vision for our role in shaping the future of higher education and collaborative research.
The maturity of our community means that we have earned a reputation as the friendly college. Relaxed, non-hierarchical and diverse, we pride ourselves on being a place in Cambridge where people of all backgrounds are welcomed, will feel at home and can flourish. Therefore, we welcome all candidates regardless of their demographic characteristics such as gender, race, disability, neurodiversity, religion, age, sex & sexual identity to apply for our opportunities.
How to apply
To apply, please send a copy of your CV and cover letter to HR Office at hr@st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk.
Closing date: ongoing
Interviews will be held throughout the period that the advert is live and thereafter.
In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its data protection obligations and its Data Protection Policy.
Any offer of employment is subject to evidence of your right to work in the UK and the receipt of satisfactory references.
Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, as it does not meet the required criteria.
Salary: £15,570 per annum pro rata (starting rate £14.19 per hour)
Shift Allowance: £1,448.40 per annum (£1.32 per hour)
Location: St Edmund’s College, Cambridge
Contract: Permanent, Part‑Time (21 hours per week, 3 on / 5 off rota)
The role is primarily based on night shifts (22:30–07:00). On occasion, and with prior notice, the College may require you to work an alternative shift pattern.
Are you a problem solver who has great customer service skills? If so, Eddie's is looking for a Porter to join its friendly but busy team.
The Porters Lodge is a key service to the College, providing a contact point for students, Fellows, staff, visitors and guests, helping to facilitate all their individual needs, like a reception that offers much more.
Job responsibilities
- Greeting visitors - acting as the first point of contact both virtually and face to face.
- Providing a welcoming checking in service for students, guests and staff as appropriate whilst ensuring access control.
- Being the first point of contact, dealing with emergencies (security, fire and first aid).
- Checking vehicle parking rights, issuing notice, and reporting accordingly.
- Carrying out security patrols and having an oversight of the security cameras.
- Be aware of individuals on site and challenging unknown persons.
- Recording delivery and sorting/ franking of parcels and post.
- Recording of cash receipts from students, staff and visitors and actioning appropriately. Storing cash and financial details appropriately.
- Proactively support all the colleges events as required.
What we need
The successful candidate will be calm under pressure with a can-do attitude. They will be able to respond to students & guests in an empathetic manner, understanding the issues whilst actively seeking solutions. An ability to prioritise is a must for this role, as you will have conflicting issues which you will need to overcome.
The successful candidate must have:
- Experience in Customer Service or reception.
- Experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel and IT systems.
If you feel that you fit most but not all of the above criteria, we would still love to hear from you.
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
- Use of the onsite outdoor gym
- Death in service
- Access to LinkedIn Learning & Business Disability Forum
About St Edmund’s College
St Edmund’s College is one of the 31 constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge. Our vibrant student body is made up of around 420 post-graduates and 130 mature undergraduates. With over 260 senior members – academics working at the cutting edge of their field or eminent members of their profession – and around 100 staff, you will be joining a dynamic and growing College with an ambitious vision for our role in shaping the future of higher education and collaborative research.
The maturity of our community means that we have earned a reputation as the friendly college. Relaxed, non-hierarchical and diverse, we pride ourselves on being a place in Cambridge where people of all backgrounds are welcomed, will feel at home and can flourish. Therefore, we welcome all candidates regardless of their demographic characteristics such as gender, race, disability, neurodiversity, religion, age, sex & sexual identity to apply for our opportunities.
How to apply
To apply, please send a copy of your CV and cover letter to HR Office at hr@st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk.
Closing date: ongoing
Interviews will be held throughout the period that the advert is live and thereafter.
In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its data protection obligations and its Data Protection Policy.
Any offer of employment is subject to evidence of your right to work in the UK and the receipt of satisfactory references.
Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, as it does not meet the required criteria.