Porter (101-25)

York St John University; York; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

York St John University seeks a part-time Porter to provide customer-focused service in various support tasks, including room setups and mail management. This role operates afternoons, Monday to Friday, offering opportunities for interaction across the university environment, with training provided for new skills.

Qualifications

• Essential: Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Desirable: Experience operating a switchboard.

Responsibilities

• Duties include teaching room setups and mail management.
• Support receptionist with switchboard duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Ability to work independently

Job description

Part time, permanent

Location: York

Salary: £24,900 per annum (£13,458 per annum pro rata)

Introduction to YSJ University

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with roots dating back to 1841, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environment, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The Team

The Portering team provides a range of services to the University including rubbish collection, teaching room set ups, office moves and handling incoming and outgoing mail. They also support the Reception team in providing a welcoming and professional telephone service.

The Role

We are looking to appoint a part time afternoon Porter to provide a friendly, efficient and customer focused service. The hours of work are 1pm to 5pm (Monday to Friday, 20 hours per week). The post holder will be mainly working with the Portering team but will also include working on the main University reception and switchboard as required.

Required skills and experience

Duties will include teaching room set ups, parcel delivery, and management of incoming mail as well as some reception and switchboard duties.

The successful candidate will interact with a wide range of visitors therefore it is essential that they have excellent interpersonal skills.They should also have the ability to work collaboratively as well as independently and have a willingness to support colleagues in the team.

Whilst experience of operating a switchboard is desirable, we welcome applications from candidates with no experience as full training will be provided.

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Sue Waller at [e-mail].

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

Closing Date: 02 Jul 2025
Category: Admin & Technical (Including Research vacancies)