The College is seeking to appoint a Day Porter to provide an efficient and friendly service to students, visitors, Fellows and staff of the College. Duties include greeting visitors, providing a telephone and mail delivery services, setting up rooms for conferences, security, fire and emergency response at both on and offsite buildings.

Currently working a rotating roster of 11.5 hour shifts, you will work 4 shifts on and 4 shifts off. The hours will be 7am to 7pm with 30 minute break.

You will be courteous, professional and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be flexible and understand the importance of discretion and sensitivity. You will be the first point of contact in emergency and must therefore cope well under pressure and be able to act on your own initiative. Previous experience in a similar environment and a first aid qualification are desirable.

The postholder should hold a full driving licence to enable use of the College van to offsite properties. A Basic DBS check will be required.

In return we can offer a benefits package including:

• 25 days holiday pro rata
• Free meal on shift
• A 6% employer contributory pension scheme
• Free car parking (if available)
• Life assurance x3 salary
• A health cash back scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing programme 
• College gym
• College punt hire
• Employee Assistance Programme

To learn more about this post or to make an informal enquiry please contact: the Head Porter, Andy Bell at headporter@lucy.cam.ac.uk.  

To apply for this role, please complete our application form available below or submit your CV together with your reasons for applying for this role to recruitment@lucy.cam.ac.uk.

Closing date: Friday 22 May 2026 (we reserve the right to close the advert sooner should we appoint prior to this date)

Interviews: Thursday 28 May 2026

Job Description 

Application Form

Lucy Cavendish College is committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve. Candidates are requested to complete the Equality Opportunities Monitoring Form as part of their application. The information provided is anonymous and will not be used in considering your application or given to the selection panel.