Porter and Building Attendant – Halls Supervisor (Multiple positions)

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + closure days

Career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Sports facilities

Uniform provided

Job summary

University of Nottingham is seeking a Porter & Building Attendant Supervisor to lead across our Nottingham halls. You will manage a team of Porters and Building Attendants, ensuring safety, security, daily maintenance, and a high standard of student experience across University Park sites.

The role requires a hands-on, proactive leader comfortable with variable shifts, driving across campus, and delivering training, briefs and performance monitoring.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence with UK entitlements is essential.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the team
• Allocating resources
• Delivering training, team briefs and staff meetings
• Monitoring performance and standards
• Helping us improve working practices and systems of working
• Providing a reactive service across our locations

Job description

Salary
£26,908 to £28,890 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Area
Halls Management - University Park
Location
University Park
Salary
£26,908 to £28,890 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Closing Date
Open until filled
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
NHE164526X2
Are you an experienced and proactive leader with a passion for customer service and team development?
We are looking for a Porter & Building Attendant Supervisor to manage and support our dedicated teams across our Nottingham sites. In this role, you will oversee a team of Porter & Building Attendants, ensuring the highest standards of safety, service, and student experience in our Halls of Residence. As a Supervisor, you will lead by example, guiding your team to deliver exceptional customer service, maintaining the security, safety, and daily maintenance of the buildings. If you’re a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, this is the role for you.
The role will include:

• Leading and developing the team
• Allocating resources.
• Delivering training, team briefs and staff meetings.
• Monitoring performance and standards
• Helping us improve working practices and systems of working
• Providing a reactive service across our locations

The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic, positive, have a keen eye for detail and be willing and able to step in and help deliver our Porter and Building Attendant Halls services as and when required.
Due to the frequency that you will travel around University sites a full, current driving license with UK entitlements is essential for this post. Further information on the duties for the post and the experience and qualifications required can be found on the attached job role profile.
What’s in it for you:

• An excellent holiday allowance of 27 days per year plus additional university closure days and bank holidays
• Ongoing support to develop your skills, career and gain industry recognised qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service - 24/7 support.
• Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes.
• Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities.
• A permanent post for 52 weeks of the year
• Uniform provided plus the tools you need to do a great job.

Posts Available:

• Porter & Building Attendant Halls - Supervisor (Early Shift) 36.25 Hours

Core hours: 08:00 – 20:00

• 8-week rotating pattern
• 4 shifts on, 4 shifts off
• 51-minute rest break
• Around 13 extra rest days each year (to reduce contracted hours back down to 36.25)
• Part-time options considered, based on 2 full days or 4 half days within the 4-day patterns.
• Porter & Building Attendant Halls - Supervisor (Late Shift) 36.25

Core hours: 20:00 – 08:00

• 8-week rotating pattern
• 4 shifts on, 4 shifts off
• 51-minute rest break
• Around 13 extra rest days each year (to reduce contracted hours back to 36.25)
• Part-time options considered, based on 2 full days or 4 half days within the 4‑day patterns.

The position will be offered on a permanent basis working throughout the full calendar year, 52-weeks of the year. Unsocial hours worked between 10pm and 6am or hours worked on a Saturday / Sunday attract a 15% additional payment. All of our vacancies are available to view at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx
The successful candidates for these positions will be expected to attend statutory training courses and any refresher training required by the department. There are planned training courses throughout the year during a typical week, Monday to Friday or on a set weekend dates within the year. For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email at [e-mail] Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be considered. Job reference: NHE164526X1
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Further details:

• Job Description/Role Profile

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