Night Porter

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday pro rata

Free meals on shift

6% employer contributory pension

Free car parking

Life assurance x3 salary

Health cash back scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing programme including freeYoga

College gym

College punt hire

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Lucy Cavendish College is seeking a night porter to deliver an efficient and friendly service to students, visitors, Fellows and staff. Duties include greeting visitors, handling telephone and mail services, setting up rooms for conferences, and supporting security and emergency responses.

The role operates a rotating 11.5 hour shift pattern from 7pm to 7am, with a 30 minute break. A full driving licence is required for offsite properties, and a Basic DBS check will be needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar environment and a first aid qualification are desirable.
• The postholder should hold a full driving licence to enable use of the College van to offsite properties.
• A Basic DBS check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and provide a courteous, professional reception.
• Operate telephone and mail delivery services.
• Set up rooms for conferences and events, on site and off site.
• Support security, fire and emergency response procedures as needed.
• Be the first point of contact in emergencies and act on your own initiative.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Stability under pressure

Education

First aid certificate

Tools

Driving licence

DBS check

Job description

The College is seeking to appoint a night porter to provide an efficient and friendly service to students, visitors, Fellows and staff of the College. Duties include greeting visitors, providing a telephone and mail delivery services, setting up rooms for conferences, security, fire and emergency response at both on and offsite buildings.

Currently working a rotating roster of 11.5 hour shifts, you will work 4 shifts on and 4 shifts off. The hours will be 7pm to 7am with 30 minute break.

You will be courteous, professional and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be flexible and understand the importance of discretion and sensitivity. You will be the first point of contact in emergency and must therefore cope well under pressure and be able to act on your own initiative. Previous experience in a similar environment and a first aid qualification are desirable.

The postholder should hold a full driving licence to enable use of the College van to offsite properties. A Basic DBS check will be required.

In return we can offer a benefits package including:

• 25 days holiday pro rata
• Free meals on shift
• A 6% employer contributory pension scheme
• Free car parking (if available)
• Life assurance x3 salary
• A health cash back scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing programme including free yoga and bootcamp sessions
• College gym
• College punt hire
• Employee Assistance Programme

To learn more about this post or to make an informal enquiry please contact: the Head Porter, Andy Bell at [e-mail].

Lucy Cavendish College is committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve. Candidates are requested to complete the Equality Opportunities Monitoring Form as part of their application. The information provided is anonymous and will not be used in considering your application or given to the selection panel.