Porter
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,353 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | St. Andrews, Fife |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of St Andrews |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RM5936 |
Summary
Residential and Business Services are looking to for a Porter to join their dedicated team.
As part of the Porter’s duties, you will be carrying out routine and ad hoc maintenance works, ensure all Health and Safety Checks are complete and all in order, and be a point of contact for Students and Guests to report issues and ask for assistance. We are looking for someone who thrives working as part of a team, is friendly and outgoing and shows a commitment to service excellence and customer care. Experience preferred but not essential as full training will be provided. If you have a can-do attitude and like working with young people, then this may be the role for you.
You will be working 20 hours per week on a 52-week contract, on a 5 day from 7 basis. Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to (Tara Watson), tww3@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 461983.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata
Financial contribution to relocation where applicable
Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
Applications are particularly welcome from, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.
As part of the Porter’s duties, you will be carrying out routine and ad hoc maintenance works, ensure all Health and Safety Checks are complete and all in order, and be a point of contact for Students and Guests to report issues and ask for assistance. We are looking for someone who thrives working as part of a team, is friendly and outgoing and shows a commitment to service excellence and customer care. Experience preferred but not essential as full training will be provided. If you have a can-do attitude and like working with young people, then this may be the role for you.
You will be working 20 hours per week on a 52-week contract, on a 5 day from 7 basis. Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to (Tara Watson), tww3@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 461983.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata
Financial contribution to relocation where applicable
Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
Applications are particularly welcome from, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.