VACANCIES AT CHRIST'S COLLEGE
Academic Vacancies
Stipendiary Junior Research Fellowship
The College invites applications for a stipendiary Junior Research Fellowship open to those whose research is principally in one or more of the following subject areas: Asian and Middle Eastern Studies; Archaeology; Anthropology; English; History and Philosophy of Science; Modern and Medieval Languages; Music; Philosophy; Theology. The Fellowship is tenable for four years, normally from not later than 1st October 2019, and is not renewable. Open to candidates who hold a first degree, or a higher degree or who are studying for a higher degree. Candidates are advised that a Junior Research Fellowship is intended for a researcher early in their career. A successful applicant is expected to be either a graduate student, probably in the latter stages of research leading to a PhD degree (or equivalent), or a post-doctoral researcher who has completed their PhD Degree after 1st January 2018.
Applications and referees' reports must be submitted through the web site and received by the College by 12:00 noon on Thursday 25th October 2018. Selected candidates will be invited to the College for interview on or around Thursday 10th January 2019.
Click here for the application web site which will give further information. (Queries should be directed to jrf@christs.cam.ac.uk as stated on the application web site.)
Assistant Staff Vacancies
Health and Safety Advisor
Full time, permanent post with time split across 3 Colleges
£35,550 per annum
Christ’s College seeks to recruit a full time Health and Safety Advisor to take responsibility for the health and safety of all Fellows, students, staff and visitors to Christ’s College, Homerton College and St John’s College. This role is to provide expert advice; coaching and practical support on all matters of Health and Safety and the post-holder will be pro-active in developing and maintaining robust frameworks and policy that promote a culture of safe working practices.
The salary for this post is paid at point 45 on the University single salary spine which currently equates to £35,550 pa. Other benefits include 36 days’ holiday pa (inclusive of bank holidays); membership of a contributory pension scheme and free meals in College when on duty.
Working 36.26 hours a week, across the three College sites, the successful candidate for this post will be a self-starter, able to demonstrate solid experience in a similar field of work and sound knowledge of current Health and Safety Law. They will be experienced in delivering effective change management programmes, show meticulous attention to detail and offer a professional and commercial approach.
A job description and person specification is available to download. In order to apply, please complete an application form and submit it with a letter outlining your suitability for the post.
Applications can be sent by e-mail to jobs@christs.cam.ac.uk or posted to the attention of Mrs Amanda Burton-Palmer, Christ’s College, St Andrew’s Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BU. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on MONDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER 2018 and it is intended to hold interviews on WEDNESDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 2018.
Relief Porter
Flexible hours
Salary based on and annual full time equivalent of £19,305
Christ’s College seeks to appoint an additional Relief Porter to work flexibly, joining either the day or night shift team of Porters as required. The successful candidate should be able to work effectively as part of a small team and act confidently in dealing with a variety of duties including security and emergency issues and providing an efficient front of house service. Previous experience of working in a customer facing role or in a campus based environment will be advantageous.
The salary for this post will be paid at point 24 of the University’s single pay spine which currently equates to £19,305 (pro rata for time worked). Other benefits include a contributory pension scheme, free meals when on duty and use of the College gym.
An application form and job description with person specification for this post can be downloaded. To apply, please submit a completed application form and covering letter outlining your suitability for the post by the closing deadline of 12 noon on Monday 10th September, 2018. It is anticipated that interviews will take place during the following week. Applications may be e-mailed to jobs@christs.cam.ac.uk or posted to the HR Manager, Christ’s College, St Andrew’s Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BU.
Chef de Partie
Full time, permanent post
£19,305 to £21,585 per annum for 37.5 hour week averaged over 3 week pattern
Christ’s College wishes to recruit a qualified chef looking for some career progression, to join the busy Catering team as CHEF de PARTIE. This is a full time, permanent opportunity with hours being averaged and worked over a 3 week shift pattern, including working one weekend in 3.
The salary for this post is paid on a range of points from 24 - 28 on the University’s single pay spine which currently equates to £19,305 - £21,585 per annum. Other benefits include an annual leave entitlement of 36 days’ (inclusive of bank holidays); membership of a contributory pension scheme and free meals in College when on shift.
The College provides a comprehensive catering service to its Fellows, Students, Alumni and Staff as well as conference and B&B guests. This role reports to the Sous Chef and involves all aspects of the day to day running of a section in a busy catering operation. This includes preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the highest standard and taking an active role maintaining food hygiene and safety in the kitchen at all times and particularly in relation to food allergens and intolerances.
A job description and person specification is available to download. In order to apply please complete an application form and submit with a letter outlining your suitability for the post.
Applications can be sent by e-mail to jobs@christs.cam.ac.uk or posted to the attention of Mrs Amanda Burton-Palmer. The closing date is 12 noon on Monday 3rd September, 2018 and it is intended to interview during the following week.
Kitchen Porter
Day and evening work; £8.84 an hour
The College wishes to appoint a KITCHEN PORTER to work flexibly on a casual basis, particularly in the evenings. Joining the College’s Catering Department which provides a comprehensive catering service to its Fellows, Students, Alumni and Staff as well as conference and B&B guests, the role of Kitchen Porter is to assist the team by undertaking cleaning and other duties including dish and pot washing and helping to ensure an appropriately hygienic working environment at all times.
The hourly rate for this post is £8.84 per hour which equates to point 20 on the University’s single pay spine. Other benefits include a contributory pension scheme, free meals when on duty and use of the College gym.
This busy department operates a shift system of early, late and split shifts with weekend working. Flexibility and reliability, once shifts have been accepted are important aspects of the job. Previous experience of working in a similar role would be advantageous; however, on the job training will be given.
An application form, job description with person specification for this post can be downloaded by clicking on the link. To apply, please submit a completed application form and covering letter outlining your suitability for the post by the closing deadline of 12 noon on Tuesday 21st August 2018. It is anticipated that interviews will take place during the following week. Applications may be e-mailed to jobs@christs.cam.ac.uk or posted to the HR Manager, Christ’s College, St Andrew’s Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BU.
Please note that if you are shortlisted for interview you will need to prove your eligibility to work in the UK. Please see the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act (2006) for further details.
Christ’s College is an equal opportunities employer