Vacancies

Selwyn College is home to staff of all backgrounds from the UK and across the world. We are proud of our diversity and are therefore keen to receive applications from people who may be under-represented in our community. Selwyn College is also a committed equal opportunities employer and takes steps to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated equally and fairly.


Please see our Recruitment and Selection Policy for more information.


Academic and Research

  • Senior Tutor
    Academic and Research

    Salary: £65,709 (pro-rata to full-time equivalent £82,136), point 67 on the University of Cambridge salary scale

    Vacancy: part-time, 0.8 FTE

     

    Selwyn College is seeking a Senior Tutor to succeed Dr Mike Sewell, who is retiring after more than a decade in post.

     

    The Senior Tutor is responsible for providing leadership and administration across the College’s teaching and tutorial arrangements. The core of the role is to set strategic goals in matters of education, academic performance, discipline and welfare provision.

     

    The College is thriving academically, ranking among the top five colleges in Cambridge for the past two years, and has a reputation as a friendly, diverse and supportive community. With responsibility for the College’s provision of education and welfare, the Senior Tutor is critical as a steward of academic performance and reputation.

     

    It is expected that the successful candidate will be an established academic who wishes to re-focus his or her career to provide strategic and administrative leadership for this academic community. The post is to be filled with effect from 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons with relevant experience. 

     

    More information about the role and the College can be found in the enclosed Candidate Information Pack.

     

    Downloads

    Candidate Information Pack (.pdf)

    Application form (.docx)

     

    How to apply

    Please submit:

    • a brief covering letter, to include your views on the likely challenges to be faced when taking up the role
    • a current CV, listing publications where relevant
    • a basic application form

    via email to apply@sel.cam.ac.uk

    Applicants should also arrange for TWO written references to be sent directly and in confidence to the Master’s Assistant (c/o apply@sel.cam.ac.uk) by the closing date.

     

    Closing Date: Friday, 18 September 2026

    Interviews: 30 September / 1 October 2026

  • Porter

    Salary: £28,571, plus a 20% enhancement for all hours worked during night shifts

    Hours: full-time, average of 37.5 hours per week

    Shift Pattern: typically 13 x 12.5 hour shifts in every 30 day period

    Contract Type: Permanent, subject to six months’ probation

     

    Selwyn is recruiting for a Porter to join our friendly and inclusive College community.

     

    Porters are responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the Porters’ Lodge. This includes acting as first and main point of contact for enquiries from visitors, guests, students, Fellows and staff. Porters are also responsible for the safety and security of College premises and, as Fire Wardens, responding to fire alarms and other emergencies. The Porters’ Lodge is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Flexibility will be required to work a variety of shift patterns according to the duty roster.


    The successful applicant will be a strong team player, customer-focused with a friendly and welcoming manner, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to deal with difficult situations calmly and efficiently. The College offers excellent benefits including a generous occupational pension scheme and free meals on duty. Staff are also entitled to free use of the College gym and on-site parking.


    Selwyn College and its beautiful grounds are open to visitors without appointment, so if you would like to have a look around Selwyn prior to submitting your application, you are very welcome to call in at the Porters’ Lodge. If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact us at the email address below and we will be happy to arrange an informal chat with our Head Porter or Deputy Head Porter.


    Selwyn College is home to students of all backgrounds from the UK and across the world. We are proud of our diversity. We are keen to receive applications from people who may be under-represented in our community.
     

    Downloads:

    Job Description (.pdf)
    Terms and Conditions (.pdf)
    Application Form (.docx)

     

    How to apply

    Send a completed application form via email to recruitment@sel.cam.ac.uk. (Please do not send a CV unless this is accompanied by a completed application.)
     

    Closing date:  noon, Friday 11 September 2026
    Interviews: TBD