Salary: £35,636 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (exclusive of meal breaks)

Contract Type: Permanent, subject to six months’ probation

Selwyn College wishes to appoint a Plumber to join our busy and friendly Maintenance Department.

Reporting to the Head of Buildings and Maintenance, the Plumber will work as part of a team of 12 to provide a high-quality and efficient plumbing service as part of the standard maintenance, repair and refurbishment of the College estate. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to apply and develop their skills across the College’s portfolio of heritage buildings.

If you hold a recognised trade qualification and can demonstrate significant recent experience in a plumbing role, along with a commitment to the highest standards of work and workplace health and safety practices, we would be excited to meet you.

There is the opportunity for salary progression through performance-based increments. In addition, the College offers excellent benefits including a generous occupational pension scheme and a free meal on duty. Staff are also entitled to free use of the College gym and on-site parking.

Selwyn College's beautiful grounds are open to visitors, so if you would like to have a look around the College 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, either over the phone or during your visit, please contact us at the email address below and we will be happy to arrange an informal chat with our Head of Buildings and Maintenance.

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)

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 form.)   

Closing date: Noon Friday 30 May 2025*

Interviews: TBD

Please note this is being run as a rolling recruitment process. We will be assessing applications, shortlisting and offering interviews as the applications are received. The job will close once a candidate has been appointed, so we strongly encourage early applications.

Salary: circa £29,489 per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (exclusive of meal breaks)

Contract Type: Permanent, subject to six months’ probation

Selwyn College, with a reputation for friendliness and good food, is recruiting for a full-time Section Chef. We have recently successfully recruited new members of our Catering Department, and now we have just one or two key vacancies in our Chefs team to fill.

The Section Chef will assist the Head Chef in consistently producing the highest possible standard of food for our students, staff, Fellows and conference guests.

Under the direction of the Deputy Head Chef, the Section Chef will work with other Section Chefs to provide consistently high quality food and introduce innovative dishes to enhance the overall dining experience for our customers. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of food, and the ability to work to tight deadlines while providing excellent service at all times. If you have a positive ‘can do’ attitude and are the kind of person who jumps in to help to ensure service is never compromised, we would love to meet you. 

If you are considering a move to University of Cambridge college hospitality, please take a look at the video on our vacancies page, which provides an insight into the variety of experiences available to those working in this exciting sector:  https://www.sel.cam.ac.uk/jobs

The College offers excellent benefits, including:

• Generous occupational pension scheme
• A free meal on duty
• Free use of the College gym
• Free on-site parking
• Pleasant working environment
• University of Cambridge staff card (for a small charge), which offers a wide variety perks and local discounts
• Access to the College Library and University Libraries
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Healthcare benefits*

*subject to completion of probationary period

Our beautiful grounds are generally 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 Chef and Head of Catering.

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)

Application Form (.docx)

Application Form (.pdf) (recommended if completing on a mobile device)

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 form.)   

Closing date: Noon Friday 6 June 2025*

Interviews: TBD

*Please note this is being run as a rolling recruitment process. We will be assessing applications, shortlisting and offering interviews as the applications are received. The job will close once a candidate has been appointed, so we strongly encourage early applications.

Salary: £47,000 - £51,000 pa pro rata (depending on experience)

Hours: part-time 0.6 FTE - 0.8 FTE (FTE 37.5-hour week)

Contract Type: Permanent, subject to probationary period

Selwyn College is seeking a Head of Communications, following the retirement of our current Master who has overseen college communications for over a decade. The Head of Communications will be one of the College’s senior roles, responsible for our communications strategy and supporting its delivery across the College. Reporting to our new Master and working closely with other senior college officers, this newly created role will offer a unique opportunity to influence and deliver communications across all facets of college life. You will work with us to evolve our engagement with the outside world via multiple different methods including; publications, social media, and the college website. 

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is passionate about communication and is adept at liaising with and influencing the wider institution around them. You will have a proven track record in similar communications roles, and strong technical skills, combined with the ability to enthuse and engage with a wide audience.

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:

Candidate pack (.pdf)

Application form (.docx)

How to apply

Please submit:

• a covering letter outlining your interest in and your suitability for this role;
• a full CV;
• a completed short application form; 

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

The closing date is noon on Monday 23 June 2025
Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 26 June 2025
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 2 July 2025
 

Salary: £29,068 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (exclusive of meal breaks)

Contract Type: Permanent, subject to six months’ probation

Selwyn College wishes to appoint a Conference and Events Coordinator to join the College's friendly Conference and Events team. Working closely with the Deputy Conference and Events Manager, you will coordinate all necessary administrative and sales arrangements from the initial enquiry through to post-event feedback. You will be an excellent administrator with good attention to detail, be adept at using software systems and processes, confidently manage a varied workload and possess the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients at all levels. 

Combining an historic setting with modern events facilities and AV, Selwyn College prides itself on the high standard of service we provide to our academic community and guests. This role is an exciting opportunity for a motivated team player wishing to advance their conference and events career in a prestigious, high-profile and dynamic setting. Please see the enclosed job description for further information.

The College offers excellent benefits, including:

• Generous occupational pension scheme
• A free meal on duty
• Free use of the College gym
• Free on-site parking
• Pleasant working environment
• University of Cambridge staff card (for a small charge), which offers a wide variety perks and local discounts
• Access to the College Library and University Libraries
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Healthcare benefits*

*subject to completion of probationary period

Our grounds are generally 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 Conference & Events Manager.

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)

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 form.)

Closing date:  Noon Friday 30 May 2025

Interviews:  TBD

Please note this is being run as a rolling recruitment process. We will be assessing applications, shortlisting and offering interviews as the applications are received. The job will close once a candidate has been appointed, so we strongly encourage early applications.