Vacancies

Salary: £24,941 per annum (2023 cost of living 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 Hall Supervisor to be part of the Catering Department. Reporting to the College Butler, the Hall Supervisor is responsible for managing activities, training, supervising and developing staff to provide the best Front of House service, ensuring that the College maintains excellent customer service. A key responsibility of the job is the supervision of the day-to-day front of house operation to provide the best service to Fellows, students, guests, staff and visitors.

Applicants must have good problem-solving skills and the ability to manage a team, effectively. The role requires a high degree of professionalism and an understanding of quality service. To be successful in the role the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with students, Fellows, staff and the many visitors to the College is essential.

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 College Butler or 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:

Application Form (.docx)

Job Description (.pdf)

Application Process:

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 20 October 2023*

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: £14,312 per annum (subject to an ongoing review and upcoming cost of living award)

Hours: Part-time, average of 18.75 hours per week per year (please see enclosed Terms & Conditions for more information)

Contract Type: Permanent, subject to six months’ probation

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

The successful candidate is expected to work alongside the Duty Porter from 9.00pm to 5.00am, and will be 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, 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 a free meal 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:

Application Form (.docx)

Job Description (.pdf)

Terms and Conditions (.pdf)

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 2 October 2023

Interviews: TBD

*This is a rolling recruitment and we reserve the right to close before the closing date if we find the right candidate, so early applications are encouraged.

Salary: £21,255 per annum (2023 cost of living award pending)

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

Contract Type: Permanent, subject to six months’ probation

Overview

Selwyn College wishes to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our friendly Catering Department.

Reporting to the College Butler and Hall Supervisors, the successful applicant will carry out a variety of tasks in the Servery, Dining Hall and Fellows High Table and will support the Head of Catering to meet College objectives.

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 training will be provided. If you are interested in working with our friendly and dedicated team and gaining exceptional catering and hospitality experience in a high-profile and historic setting, we would be excited 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 College Butler.

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 22 September 2023*

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.

Salary: £16,037 to £16,516 (FTE £21,869 to £22,523) (2023 cost of living award pending)

Hours: 27.5 hours per week (exclusive of meal breaks)

Contract Type: Permanent, subject to six months’ probation

Selwyn College, with a reputation for friendliness and excellent food, is recruiting for a part-time Salad Chef.

Under the direction of the Head Chef, Deputy Head Chef, the Salad Chef will work with the Section Chefs to provide consistently high quality food and contribute to the introduction of innovative salads and cold offerings to enhance the overall dining experience for our customers. Ideally, applicants will be working towards a professional chef qualification and be able to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of food. However, full training and instruction will be provided, and we welcome applications from those with limited professional kitchen experience. You should also have 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. 

In addition, 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)

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 20 October 2023*

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.

Salary: in the range £25,336 to £27,929 per annum (depending on skills and experience) (subject to upcoming cost of living award)

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)

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 2 October 2023*

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.