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Provost

The Fellows of King's College, Cambridge intend to elect a new Provost in summer 2012 to take office in September 2013.

The Provost is the Head of College and provides leadership to the Fellows in their governance of the College. Candidates should have broad experience of academic life or a related field of activity.

King's is an independent, self-governing College in the University of Cambridge, made up of 450 undergraduates, 250 post-graduates and the 120 Fellows who constitute the Governing Body.

Expressions of interest should be posted to the Fellowship, care of Ms Jenny Malpass, Personal Assistant to the Vice-Provost, King’s College, Cambridge CB2 1ST or emailed to jenny [dot] malpass [at] kings [dot] cam [dot] ac [dot] uk. You can also download the further particulars.

Junior Research Fellowship

King's College wishes to appoint, with effect from 1 October 2012, a Non-Stipendiary Junior Research Fellow. Applications are welcome in any area of the Sciences, Mathematics or Engineering.

The main function of our Non-Stipendiary Fellowships is to offer researchers who have already secured external funding at Cambridge University the chance to participate in college life and enjoy the benefits of a college Fellowship. Applicants must therefore have external funding support for their salary for at least two years from 1 October 2012.

The closing date is 8 June 2012. For full details, including the method of application, see the further particulars.

Food Services Supervisor

Department: Catering

Responsible to: Food Services Manager and Deputies

Responsible for: Assisting the Food Services Manager in the day to day running of the Buttery Department to include service delivery through the Coffee Shop, Cafeteria and formal dining rooms and halls, ensuring that the highest possible standard of service is provided by the Catering Department to Fellows, students, staff and commercial businesses.

Salary: £17,334 per annum

Contract type: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Person specification: Previous experience of working in a busy food service delivery environment essential. Previous experience of cash handling and till reconciliation/cashing-up desirable. NVQ Level 2 in Catering & Hospitality (Food & Drink Service). Food Hygiene Certificate: Intermediate level preferred, Basic level essential. Trained First Aider desirable, or willing to undertake necessary training as identified. Honest, reliable and hardworking with the ability to work under pressure. Able to motivate staff and work in harmony with colleagues. Flexible in attitude and approach to work. Effective interpersonal skills in order to liaise with internal and external contacts. Knowledge of food and presentation. Accuracy and attention to detail. Smart appearance. Knowledge of other languages would be an advantage.
 

Other details

  • 32 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
  • Car parking (when available)
  • Meals on duty
  • Uniform provided

Application process: Applications should be made on the form provided below, including salary history and reasons for leaving jobs. You should include under 'general comments' examples of relevant tasks in previous roles, showing how you meet the Person specification. Completion of the Equal Opportunities form is optional.

Applications should be submitted to arrive on or before Thursday 31 May 2012 and may be submitted electronically to jobs [at] kings [dot] cam [dot] ac [dot] uk

 

Breakfast & General Preparation Chef

Department: Catering

Responsible to: Sous Chefs and Head Chef

Responsible for: Assisting the Sous Chefs and Head Chef in helping to ensure that the highest possible standard of food presentation and preparation is achieved by the College Catering Department at all times.

Salary: £10,450 per annum

Contract type: Permanent, part-time, 25 hours per week (Monday to Friday 7am to 12 noon)

Person specification: Previous cooking experience in a similar quality establishment. Training on HACCP and COSHH systems. NVQ Level 1 to 2 in Catering & Hospitality (Food Preparation & Cooking), or equivalent gained through apprenticeship. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate: Good food knowledge. Able to work under instruction or direct supervision. Able to work in co-operation and harmony with colleagues. Flexible attitude and approach to work. Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines. 

Other details

  • 32 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
  • Car parking (when available)
  • Meals on duty
  • Uniform provided

Application process: Applications should be made on the form provided below, including salary history and reasons for leaving jobs. You should include under 'general comments' examples of relevant tasks in previous roles, showing how you meet the Person specification. Completion of the Equal Opportunities form is optional.

Applications should be submitted to arrive on or before Thursday 31 May 2012 and may be submitted electronically to jobs [at] kings [dot] cam [dot] ac [dot] uk

Assistant Librarian

Department: Library

Responsible to: Fellow Librarian

Responsible for: Providing efficient library and information services, in both the modern and traditional areas to all members of the College and researchers; and to supply professional advice to the Fellow Librarian.

Salary: Competitive

Contract type:Permanent, full-time

Person specification: Previous experience of working in an academic library environment is essential. Previous experience of managing staff is an advantage, as is previous experience in project management. Educated to Degree level (2:1 minimum). Post-graduate qualification in Library and Information Studies. Proficient in AACR2 and MARC21 and working knowledge of standard library procedures. High level of proficiency in ICT. A team leader who is willing and able to motivate by example. Excellent planning, organisational and project management skills. Knowledge of classical music and/or early printed books would be advantageous. The ability to read a second European language would be useful. Confidence to give public presentation, with excellent communication skills.

Other details

  • 32 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
  • Car parking (when available)
  • Meals on duty

Application process: Applications should be made on the form provided below, including salary history and reasons for leaving jobs. You should include under 'general comments' examples of relevant tasks in previous roles, showing how you meet the Person specification. Completion of the Equal Opportunities form is optional.

You may submit a CV instead of completing the education and employment history parts of the form but should then take care to provide the information requested on the form (including salary history and reasons for leaving jobs). 

Job description: Word format; PDF format

Applications should be submitted to arrive on or before Wednesday 13 June 2012 and may be submitted electronically to jobs [at] kings [dot] cam [dot] ac [dot] uk 

Interviews will take place on Monday 25 June 2012.

 

Carpenter/Joiner

Department: Maintenance

Responsible to: Clerk of Works

Responsible for: Carrying out any required carpentry and joinery work and ensuring that the highest possible standard of woodworking is achieved at all times.

Salary: £23,207 per annum

Contract type: Permanent, full-time (Monday to Friday from 8am to 4:30pm with an hour for lunch)

Person specification: Sound experience in the use of power and manual woodworking equipment and tools. Experience of working in a historic building environment would be advantageous. Excellent carpentry skills including benchwork. Conscientious, hardworking and reliable. Physically fit. Adaptable and willing to undertake a variety of tasks within given time scales. Able to work as part of a team and with a minimum of supervision.

Other details

  • 32 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
  • Car parking (when available)
  • Meals on duty
  • Uniform provided

Application process: Applications should be made on the form provided below, including salary history and reasons for leaving jobs. You should include under 'general comments' examples of relevant tasks in previous roles, showing how you meet the Person specification. Completion of the Equal Opportunities form is optional.

You may submit a CV instead of completing the education and employment history parts of the form but should then take care to provide the information requested on the form (including salary history and reasons for leaving jobs). 

Applications should be submitted to arrive on or before Thursday 14 June and may be submitted electronically to jobs [at] kings [dot] cam [dot] ac [dot] uk