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Reception Porter (Fixed Term)

St John’s College is inviting applications for a Reception Porter (Fixed Term) to play a key role in in providing operational and residential services at the College on evenings and weekends. The College is committed to delivering the highest possible standards of service and customer care for our students and visitors, and the role of the Reception Porter is a key front-line post in ensuring this objective is maintained.

 

OVERVIEW 

Job title: 

Reception Porter (Fixed Term) 

Grade 

Grade 3, St John’s College Graded Pay Scale 

Salary: 

£13.25 per hour

Working arrangements: 

Part time 0.8 FTE (with the possibility of overtime) Fixed Term (01 August 2025 – 31 January 2026)

Alternately 4 and 5 shifts per week, shifts include: Monday – Friday Early Shift (08:00-16:00) or Late Shift (15:45-23:00)

Saturday – Sunday Early Shift (08:45-16:0) or Late Shift (15:45-23:00)

Benefits: 

27 days annual leave plus statutory holidays and University customary days, pro rata. 

Pension 

St John’s College Group Personal Pension Plan

Closing date: 

16 July 2025 

Please see the full job description Reception Porter Fixed Term July 2025.

Applications should be by letter or by email with accompanying CV and should contain the names, addresses, email details and telephone numbers of 2 referees. All documents should be posted or emailed to: marija.huljak@durham.ac.uk.

For an informal conversation, please contact Marija Huljak on marija.huljak@durham.ac.uk 

Closing date for applications: 16 July 2025

Date for interview: 22 or 23 July 2025