Salary: £27,792 per annum, plus a 20% night shift enhancement

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

Shift Pattern: 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, Monday 9 March 2026
Interviews: 

Salary: c£90,000 per year

Location: Cambridge

Selwyn College is seeking an outstanding Director of Development to help unlock its next phase of philanthropic ambition, strengthening fundraising and alumni engagement at an important moment in the College’s history.

Selwyn College is widely recognised for combining academic excellence with a distinctive commitment to access, inclusion and student support. With a highly engaged global alumni community and a proven record of fundraising success, the College is now preparing its next major campaign as it looks towards the 150th anniversary of its founding in 2032. This is an opportunity to define the priorities, partnerships and philanthropic vision that will sustain Selwyn for the long term. 

The Director of Development will play a pivotal role in setting and delivering this direction. Working in close partnership with the Master, Fellows and senior colleagues, you will design and lead a compelling development strategy that secures permanent endowment for teaching, enhances academic and welfare provision for students, and underpins the College’s long-term plans. You will personally lead major and principal gift fundraising, cultivating trusted, long-term relationships with alumni and supporters who share Selwyn’s values and ambitions.

As Director of Development, you will inspire and develop a high-performing team, shape how Selwyn connects with and mobilises its alumni community, and contribute fully to the governance and life of the College as a Fellow. You will be trusted to operate with autonomy, judgement and creativity within a collegiate environment where collaboration and relationships are paramount.
We are seeking an experienced and credible fundraising leader with a strong record of major gift success, the confidence to work at the highest level, and a collaborative, values-led approach. Above all, you will be motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting impact on education, opportunity and academic excellence for generations to come.
 

For full details and to apply, please visit: 

https://starfishsearch.com/jobs/scc-dir-dev/  

Closing date: Friday 20th March 2026

Applications are invited for the stipendiary Cambridge Philosophical Society Research Fellowship in the following scientific subjects: Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Computer Science, Engineering, Experimental Psychology, Mathematics, Medical Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Veterinary Sciences.

Normally tenable for three years from 1 October 2026, the Fellowship is open to graduates of any University, with no age limit, but will normally be awarded to candidates who have recently completed their doctoral degree or are very close to completion.  The function of this Fellowship is as an initial post-doctoral position appropriate to the start of an academic career.

The prime duty of a Research Fellow will be to pursue research and they will be expected to provide a written report on the progress of their research each year.

The initial pensionable stipend for a Henslow Research Fellow with a PhD is currently £43,310. We also provide accommodation at highly subsidised rates.

Applicants who are shortlisted for interview will need to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.  Please see: Evidence of right to work in the UK

Applications must be submitted online at the following link: https://app.casc.cam.ac.uk/fas_live/selhenslowrf/
by 17:00 GMT on Friday 6 March 2026.

Downloads:

Further Particulars

Statement from Head of Department

Interviews are expected to be held in late May.

Salary: £27,203 per annum

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 Commis Chef. 

The Commis Chef will assist the Head Chef, Deputy Head Chef and Section Chefs in consistently producing the highest possible standard of food for our students, staff, Fellows and conference guests, and will contribute to the introduction of innovative dishes to enhance the overall dining experience for our customers. 

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge and a passion for food, and holding or working towards a professional chef qualification would be an advantage. 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 of perks and local discounts
• Access to the College Library and University Library
• 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 12 March 2026*

Interview:  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, so we strongly encourage early applications.

Applications are invited for the stipendiary Keasbey Isaac Newton Fellowship in American Studies  (defined as the study of US culture, society, politics or history). Normally tenable for three years from 1 October 2026, the Fellowship is open to graduates of any University, with no age limit, but will normally be awarded to candidates who have recently completed their doctoral degree or are very close to completion.  The function of this Fellowship is as an initial post-doctoral position appropriate to the start of an academic career.

The prime duty of a Research Fellow will be to pursue research and they will be expected to provide a written report on the progress of their research each year.

The initial pensionable stipend for a Research Fellow with a PhD is currently £25249 rising to £27319 in year 3. The non-incremental stipend for a Research Fellows without a PhD will be £22389. We also provide accommodation at highly subsidised rates.

Applicants who are shortlisted for interview will need to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.  Please see: Right to work in the UK | Selwyn College

Further particular.

Applications must be submitted online at the following link: https://app.casc.cam.ac.uk/fas_live/selnewtonrf/

by 17:00 GMT on Thursday 19 March 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held in late May.