Salary: £13.64 per hour (£26,595 FTE – 2025/26 pay award pending), plus an enhancement of 20% for night work

Hours: Flexible, varied shifts, as and when required.

Contract Type: Casual

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

Relief Porters provide essential  support for the Duty Porter team during peak times and regularly provide cover for sickness absence/annual leave.  Flexibility will be required to work a variety of shifts or part-shifts depending on the needs of the lodge.

College Porters are responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the Porters’ Lodge. In addition to acting as first and main point of contact for enquiries from visitors, guests, students, Fellows and staff, Porters are 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 and 365 days of the year.

The successful applicant will be customer-focused, with a friendly welcoming manner. The ability to multi-task is essential in this role as is the need to have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to deal with difficult situations calmly and efficiently.

In addition to a pleasant working environment and surroundings, we offer £13.64 per hour (plus a 20% enhancement for night working), full training, free meals when on duty, free use of the College gym and on-site parking.
 

Selwyn College and its 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 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:

Application Form (.docx)

Job Description (.pdf)

Terms and Conditions (.pdf)

How to Apply

If you would like to join our friendly Porters’ Lodge team, please complete an Application Form and email it to recruitment@sel.cam.ac.uk (please do not send a CV unless this is accompanied by a completed application form).

Closing date: noon Monday 11 August 2025

Interviews: TBC

*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: £35,636 per annum (2025/26 pay award pending)

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.

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.

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

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 1 August 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 £30,720 per annum, depending on skills and experience (2025/26 pay award pending)

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 Senior Chef de Partie to join our catering team.

The successful applicant will work with the Head Chef and Deputy Head Chef in consistently producing the highest possible standard of food for our students, staff, Fellows and conference guests, with a brief to introduce innovative dishes to enhance the overall dining experience for our customers. 

Applicants should hold (or be working towards) a recognised chef qualification. The ability to work within a team to tight deadlines while providing excellent service at all times will be essential for success in the role. 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 Monday 11 August 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: £25,545 per annum (2025/26 pay award pending)

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 1 August 2025*

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.