Head Porter & Safety Lead – 3 Lodges, Full‑Time

Cambridge Enterprise Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive employee benefits package

Job summary

Trinity Hall in Cambridge seeks an experienced Head Porter to lead three Porters’ Lodges, ensuring top-tier service, safety, and operational support for Fellows, staff and visitors. The role oversees security, access control and fire safety for a 24/7 operation staffed by 11 Shift Porters and 6 Night Porters, plus a Deputy Head Porter.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, calm under pressure, and a commitment to maintaining a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a customer-facing or service-led environment.

Responsibilities

• Management and staff leadership across three Porters’ Lodges.
• Security and access control management.
• Health, safety and fire safety oversight.
• Student welfare support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Security awareness

Education

Health and safety qualifications

Job description

Trinity Hall in Cambridge seeks an experienced Head Porter to lead three Porters’ Lodges, ensuring top-tier service, safety, and operational support for Fellows, staff and visitors. The role oversees security, access control and fire safety for a 24/7 operation staffed by 11 Shift Porters and 6 Night Porters, plus a Deputy Head Porter.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, calm under pressure, and a commitment to maintaining a welcoming environment.