Relief Porter
Key role responsibilities include:
- Receiving all callers to the Lodge; staff, Fellows, students, guests, and tourists, and responding to all enquiries quickly and efficiently
- Liaising with other departments, Fellows, students, conference guests, and visitors, in order to maintain high standards and to present a courteous and efficient hospitality service
- General administration and maintenance of Lodge registers, diaries and logs
- Using the computer systems to access conference Kinetics system to ensure visitor requests and bookings are correct
- Sort incoming and outgoing mail and distribute as required
- Controlling and recording issues, ensuring keys, etc. are stored securely
- Operating the intruder alarm system, securing buildings, and responding to any fire/intruder alarms in accordance with laid down procedures
- Monitoring CCTV cameras
- Carrying out Fire patrols and fire safety checks around College premises
- Investigating any fire alarms received, and inspecting the area for danger. Liaising with the Fire Service where required, and resetting systems as necessary.
- Monitoring the accident book and ensuring the desk diary is kept up to date
- Administering First Aid where required
- Supporting College expectations around student behaviour and welfare support, reporting issues to the appropriate responsible person
Working arrangements and salary
The hourly rate of pay for this role is £14.36 plus holiday pay.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
Evidence of Right to Work must be provided.
Application process
Please submit a completed application form and email it along with a covering letter, outlining your suitability for the position, a copy of your CV and the Equality and Diversity monitoring form to: recruitment@caths.cam.ac.uk via the above 'Apply' button.
If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please email the above email address.
The closing date for applications is 5 pm on Friday 26th June 2026.
Please note: Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates selected for an interview.
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