College Porter

February 2017

Thank you for your interest shown in the vacancy for a full time College Porter.

Please find below full details of this post, including the person specification and key tasks of the role.

To apply for this role you must complete the College Application Form; you may supply any other documentation that you feel will assist your application.

This is a full time position (37 hours per week) based around a 24 hour shift pattern worked over 7 days. You will be expected to work night shifts as part of this role

The salary will be up to £20623 annum rising to £22495 per annum.

The College offers 25 days holiday entitlement plus 8 public holidays and a contributory defined benefit pension scheme. One free meal per day is also offered to all staff whilst on duty and staff may join the College gym at a very competitive rate. There is free parking for staff on site.

All applications should be sent to or by post to Amanda Drummond, Personnel Manager, Homerton College, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8PH.

Applications should be received by the Personnel Office no later than Thursday 2nd March 2017.

Interviews will be held on Monday 13th March 2017.

The College pursues a policy of Equal Opportunities.

Amanda Drummond

Personnel Manager

Job description

Job title: College Porter

Responsible to: Head Porter

Role:

Working as a team, Porters are responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the Porters Lodge. This includes welcoming visitors and taking responsibility for the safety and security of all Fellows, students, staff and visitors.

Key Duties:

·  Undertake regular security checks across the College site including monitoring CCTV, securing the buildings, patrolling the grounds to ensure any breaches of security are dealt with and recorded in a timely manner according to College procedures and reported to the Head Porter, Police and Fire services as necessary

·  Greet and register the arrival of students, guests and visitors to the College (the College employs Kinetix, a computerized booking system).

·  Handle enquiries from visitors, guests, students, Fellows and members of staff in person, by telephone and email.

·  Issue keys to authorised persons and guests and record such issue and return of keys. Report any loss or compromising of keys immediately to the Head Porter.

·  Assist in the maintenance and communication of College fire safety systems and procedures.

·  Respond to fire alarm and intruder alarm calls and take appropriate action as required. Liaise with the Fire and Police services when necessary.

·  Ensure all incoming and outgoing mail is promptly and correctly sorted prior to distributing and posting.

·  Carry out regular checks on car parks and bicycle racks to prevent and identify unauthorised parking.

·  Maintain and monitor the College Incident book on a daily basis and report incidents in a timely manner to the appropriate College personnel.

·  Set up certain rooms for teaching and conferences as requested.

·  Act as an ambassador of the College at all times.

Person Specification

Essential Qualities:

·  Ability to communicate at all levels

·  Ability to see potential problems and work through solutions until resolution is reached

·  Team player

·  Excellent interpersonal skills

·  Able to work with minimal supervision

·  Reliable & Good Time Keeping

·  Basic IT skills

·  Organised and unflappable

·  Good sense of humour

·  Able to work as part of a 24 hour team on a varying shift pattern

·  Able to undertake and pass First Aid training

Desirable Qualities:

·  Previous experience of working as a College porter/security environment

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