College Porter - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Murray Edwards College

Murray Edwards College

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

College Porter

The role

We are looking for a Porter to join Murray Edwards College, reporting to our Head Porter and working with our team at the Porters' Lodge.

This is a diverse 'front-of-house' role that will appeal to anyone who enjoys friendly interaction with a wide variety of people, whilst also helping to ensure the safety and welfare of College members.

Key responsibilities of the role are:
Reception duties

To welcome students, fellows, staff and visitors at the Porters' Lodge delivering a highclass service 'Front of House' service.
Handling small sales or bill settlements.
Signing in / out keys for student and college meeting rooms.
Welcoming visitors to the Murray Edwards Art Collection.

Security

Ensure the security of the College premises and adjacent properties, including:

Handling keys/cards and security codes.
Respond to breakins, fire alarms, lost property, disturbances, intruders, unpermitted car parking.
Operation of Chubb door access system.
Monitoring of CCTV equipment.
Patrolling of college premises.

Student Support

To hold and where necessary disseminate information concerning students, staff, Fellows, keys, university cards and directions.
To administer medical assistance, reporting with sensitivity and confidentiality to the appropriate college officers.

Mail

Receiving incoming mail each day and distributing it using recognised systems.
Franking outgoing mail.

Cash sales

Assisting in sales of merchandise authorised through the college.

First Aid and Welfare

To administer First Aid when required.
To 'Signpost' students and staff to the appropriate support person/s or service.

Fire Officer duties

To assist the Fire Officer in fire practices as required.
To assist/take charge of people management, evacuation procedures and liaison with the Fire Service or other Emergency Service during a fire alarm activation or any other emergency

Administration

To maintain the Lodge environment in a clean and tidy state.
To keep records, logs and noticeboards up to date always.

Additional Tasks

To undertake additional specific tasks as assigned such as car parking.
To undertake any other reasonable duty as required from time to time.

About you

You will:

Good basic standard of education
GCSE (or equivalent) passes in English and Maths
Proven ability to work well on a professional level with a range of people
Ability to handle multiple requests in a timely manner in a busy environment
Ability to prioritise work effectively
Good numeracy skills
Conversant with Fire Alarm systems available
Basic use of Microsoft Word, Excel and other packages
Conversant with Health and Safety requirements in the workplace
Fluent spoken English
Ability to read and write English to a good level
Punctual, organised and disciplined approach to work
Demonstrates high standard of professionalism
Demonstrates integrity and alignment with College values
Personally wellpresented and smart at all times
Calm, quickthinking, able to handle challenges / emergencies under pressure
Good teamwork and collaboration skills
Excellent customer service skills
Empathetic, inclusive and courteous when dealing with people
Good personal judgement
Comfortable working alone and at night
A DBS check will be carried out unless a valid recent check can be transferred from a previous employer

What we offer you in return

A friendly, welcoming team

- free gym facilities
- on-site parking
- lunch, provided every day that the kitchens are open.

Flexibility and hours

This role will be for casual hours (zerohour contract)

About Murray Edwards College
We exist proudly as a women's college which empowers students to be confident, successful and happy human beings.

We offer outstanding young women from all backgrounds an academically excellent Cambridge University education in a stimulating and supportive environment.

We actively seek students from diverse backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Murray Edwards College is one of the 31 Colleges in the University of Cambridge and is a self-governing academic community, comprising some 650 undergraduates, postgraduates and academics, supported by 120 staff.

It has exceptional facilities and listed modern buildings with award-winning gardens.

Job Type:
Zero hours contract

Salary:
£10.90 per hour

Benefits: