VACANCIES AT CHRIST'S COLLEGE
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Assistant Staff Vacancies
CONFERENCE AND EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR
Permanent, full time
Salary circa £30,000 pa
Christ’s College is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the vacancy of permanent, full time Conference and Events Co-ordinator. Conference and events business at the College continues to grow and this post offers support to the departmental Manager in ensuring the smooth running and effective delivery of this important function and in making an effective contribution to its further development.
Working 36.25 hours per week some flexibility will be necessary with some out of hours work from time to time, particularly at weekends during the summer. The salary for this post is paid on a point on the University’s single pay spine, and will be around £30,000 per annum. Other benefits include 36 days’ annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), membership of a contributory occupational pension scheme, free use of the gym facilities and free meals in College when on duty.
The successful candidate will have excellent planning and organisational skills, be computer literate and have some experience of working in a similar environment. Keenly attuned to giving excellent customer service and able to build strong and enduring working relationships with customers, this post offers the opportunity to work in a small, supportive team, gaining valuable experience in a varied and busy working environment.
An application form and job description, including person specification, are available to download from the College website at http://www.christs.cam.ac.uk/college-life/vacancies-christs-college. In order to apply, please submit a completed application form with covering letter outlining your suitability for the post by the closing date shown below. Applications may be sent by e-mail to jobs@christs.cam.ac.uk or by post addressed to the HR Manager, Christ’s College, St Andrew’s Street, Cambridge CB2 3BU.
The closing date for receipt of applications is noon on Monday 20th January 2020 and it is the intention to hold interviews during the following week.
ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN
Full time, permanent post
Salary range £23,067 - £26,715
Christ’s College invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the full-time, permanent post of ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN. Joining a library team of 5 (including this post), the role reports to the College Librarian and supports the efficient day-to-day running of all areas of the Library.
Serving approximately 400 undergraduates, 200 post-graduates and 80 Fellows, plus visiting researchers, the library’s collections comprise the modern collection, the rare books and manuscripts collection housed in the Old library and including first editions by John Milton and Charles Darwin, and the law library. With particular responsibility for the acquisition of modern printed books and for assisting with the management of the College’s special collections, this post would suit an experienced team player with the ability to work pro-actively and effectively with a wide range of library users.
The salary for the post is £23,067 - £26,715 pa, which equates to points 29 to 34 on the University of Cambridge single salary spine. Incremental progression through the range is discretionary. Other benefits include 36 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays), membership of a contributory pension scheme and free lunches when on duty.
An application form, job description and person specification are available from the College website at: https://www.christs.cam.ac.uk/vacancies-christs-college. In order to apply, please submit a completed application form with covering letter outlining your suitability for the post by the closing date shown below. Applications may be sent by e-mail to jobs@christs.cam.ac.uk or by post addressed to the Assistant to the HR Manager, Christ’s College, St Andrew’s Street, Cambridge CB2 3BU.
The closing date for receipt of applications is noon on Monday 27th January 2020 and interviews are expected to take place during the following week.
DEPUTY HEAD GARDENER
Full time, permanent post
Salary range £20,130 – £22,417
Christ’s College is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the post of Deputy Head Gardener. Responsible to the Head Gardener, this post will deputise for him in his absence and will oversee, and work with, a friendly team of gardeners in maintaining the gardens and grounds at the College to the highest of standards. Comprising fine borders, lawns, trees and shrubs the gardens at the College are used for a host of activities including garden parties and outdoor functions and provide quiet spaces for rest and relaxation for the College community as a whole.
This is a full time, permanent post, involving 37.5 hours per week with some work out of hours being occasionally necessary. The successful candidate will hold a recognised qualification in horticulture and be able to demonstrate practical experience working in horticulture or the landscaping industry and that they are ready to take on more responsibility.
The salary is paid on a range of points from 24 - 28 on the University single salary spine, which currently equates to £20,130 - £22,417 per annum. Other benefits include 36 days’ holiday pa (inclusive of bank holidays); membership of a contributory occupational pension scheme and free meals in College when on duty.
In order to apply please submit a completed application form with covering letter outlining your suitability for the post by the closing date shown below. An application form, job description and person specification are available to download from the College website at http://www.christs.cam.ac.uk/college-life/vacancies-christs-college. Applications may be sent by e-mail to agb43@cam.ac.uk or by post addressed to the Assistant to the HR Manager, Christ’s College, St Andrew’s Street, Cambridge CB2 3BU.
The closing date for receipt of applications is noon on Monday 3rd February 2020 and interviews will be held during week commencing Monday 10th February 2020.
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Please note that if you are shortlisted for interview you will need to prove your eligibility to work in the UK.
Christ’s College is an equal opportunities employer