An exciting opportunity has arisen for a versatile custodian to join our friendly team in the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, providing an efficient, safe, reliable and welcoming service in our buildings located in central Cambridge. The role holder will provide day to day support in the Department, supporting Reception, dealing with visitors and contractors, assisting with events, portering and supporting the facilities team with minor maintenance across our two buildings which consist of laboratories, classrooms, offices and lecture theatres. The successful candidate will have good organisational and time management skills, as well as basic DIY and IT skills. You will have a flexible working approach and have good interpersonal, team-working and customer service skills. You will be willing to learn and whilst experience in a caretaking or similar role would be advantageous, it is not essential as training will be given. For more information about this post, please contact Katie Conran, Facilities and Operations Manager kc662cam.ac.uk. This post is offered on a full-time basis, working 36.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance. Apply: Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. On the online form, in the suitability for the role section, you should explain the reasons for your application and how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirements of the role. The full contact details for two professional referees should be provided, one of who should be your most recent line manager. Please note that we will assume that you are happy for us to approach your referees at any stage, unless you indicate otherwise in the space provided on the form. The closing date for applications is 23 March 2025. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 1 April. If you are unable to use the online system for your application, please contact Tracey Flack, pdnhrpdn.cam.ac.uk. Please quote reference PM45242 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Further information Further Particulars Apply online