Head PorterUniversity

CONTRACT

Permanent, Full-Time (37.5hrs per week)

INTERVIEW

Week commencing 12 October 2026

Trinity Hall is seeking an experienced, professional and approachable Head Porter to lead three Porters’ Lodges and ensure a consistently high standard of service, safety and operational support across the College community.

The opportunity arises as our current Head Porter prepares to retire after many years of valued service to the College. This is a key leadership role, responsible for managing a dedicated team of Porters and overseeing security, access control, fire safety, emergency response, student welfare support and day-to-day operations across the three Porters’ Lodge. We staff all three lodges 24/7 with a team of 11 Shift Porters and 6 Night Porters who you will be responsible for, as well as a Deputy Head Porter and a Fire Safety Porter.

The successful candidate will bring proven management experience in a customer-facing or service-led environment, together with strong leadership, organisational and communication skills. They will be calm under pressure, security-conscious, discreet and committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe and supportive environment for Fellows, students, staff and visitors. The role requires flexibility, sound judgement and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the College while upholding professional standards and Trinity Hall’s tradition of excellent service.

If you are an experienced, people-focused leader with a commitment to service excellence, safety and community, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What We Offer

A permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week)

Working hours will normally be Monday to Friday, with flexibility required to meet operational needs

Salary of £44-47,000 per annum, subject to a six-month probationary period

A competitive employee benefits package

What We are Looking For

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills

Strong leadership skills and the confidence to make sound operational decisions

Relevant health and safety knowledge/qualifications

Fire safety training and first aid certificates, or willingness to undertake training where required

Key Areas of Responsibility

Management and staff leadership

Security and access control

Health, safety and fire safety

Student welfare support

Selection Process

First-stage interviews (online), w/c 12 October 2026.

Second-stage interviews (in-person), w/c 19 October 2026.

Employees' Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays annual entitlement

Extra day's holiday every two years

Defined contribution pension scheme

Meal on duty

Group Life Insurance Cover

Help@Hand from Unum

Uniform provided

Training and development opportunities

Medicash health plan

Annual bonus scheme

Recruitment incentive

Long Service Awards

How To Apply

In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its data protection obligations and its Data Protection Policy, Data protection resources section of the website.

Applications must be received by 12.00pm on Friday 2nd October 2026.

Contact

For general enquiries please call 01223 764660 or email [email protected].

£44,000 to £47,000 pa, plus pension and benefits