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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.


  • Casual Café/Bar Assistants

     £12.00 per hour

     

    Selwyn College wishes to build up a pool of Casual Café/Bar Assistants to assist in the daily running of the College Bar and to provide the best possible customer experience.

     

    Café/Bar Assistants will report to the Café/Bar Manager and Supervisors and will support the team to fulfill our objectives and serve food and drinks to our students, staff, Fellows and guests. Applicants must be polite, friendly, reliable and well-presented. Our Catering Department has a 5 Star food hygiene rating and all of our staff must be able to work to a high standard of cleaning and hygiene. Previous experience of working in a catering/bar environment is desirable, although full training will be provided.

     

    In return we offer £12.00 per hour, a free meal on duty, and the opportunity to gain exceptional catering and hospitality experience.

     

    Please see the Job Description and Terms and Conditions for further information.

     

    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.

     

    If you would like to join our friendly catering team please complete an Application Form and email it to recruitment@sel.cam.ac.uk.

     

    Downloads:

    Application Form (.docx)

    Job Description (.pdf)

     

  • Salary: £67,755 - £71,881, depending on experience

    Hours: full-time, 37.5 hours per week

    Contract Type: Permanent, subject to probationary period

     

    Selwyn College is seeking a new Head of Finance, following the retirement of the current post holder. The Head of Finance is one of the College’s senior managers, responsible for leading the finance team, as well as providing advice, information and support to the Bursar, other college officers, and a variety of college committees.

     

    The role holds overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the financial and accounting operations of the College, a charity with income and costs of around £13m annually. Budgeting, management information provision, financial, tax, charity commission and other reporting are central.  The Head of Finance is also responsible for banking and insurance arrangements, and for maintaining and monitoring effective financial systems and controls.

     

    We are looking for a self-motivated accountant with excellent technical and interpersonal skills.  We want someone with proven ability not just in managing their own team, but in liaising with and influencing the wider institution around them.

     

    For more information on the role and Selwyn College, please see the enclosed candidate pack.

     

    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 send:

    • a completed application form
    • your CV
    • a covering letter highlighting your suitability for the position and why it appeals to you

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

    Closing date: noon, Friday 22 November 2024

    Interviews: Thursday 5 December 2024

  • Casual Catering Assistants / £12.00 per hour

     

    Selwyn College wishes to build up a pool of casual staff to work in our Dining Hall and Servery.

     

    Applicants must be polite, friendly, reliable and well-presented and have a passion for delivering the highest standards of customer service. Our Catering Department has a 5 Star food hygiene rating and all of our waiting staff must be able to work to a high standard of cleaning and hygiene.  Previous experience of working in a catering environment is desirable, although full training will be provided.

     

    In return we can offer £12.00 per hour (plus an accrual in lieu of holiday pay equivalent to £1.45 per hour). Selwyn welcomes applications from younger workers, and for those aged 16 or 17 we can offer £9.20 per hour (plus an accrual in lieu of holiday pay equivalent to £1.11 per hour). Staff will also receive a free meal on duty and will have an opportunity to gain exceptional catering and hospitality experience in a high-profile and historic setting.

     

    Please see the Job Description and Terms and Conditions for further information.

     

    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.

     

    If you would like to join our friendly catering team please complete an Application Form and email it to recruitment@sel.cam.ac.uk.

     

    Downloads:

    Application Form (.docx)

    Job Description (.pdf)