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Non-Stipendiary Junior Research Fellowship

King's College wishes to appoint, with effect from 1 October 2013, 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 2013.

The closing date is midnight on 10 June 2013. Full details, including the method of application, are given in the Junior Research Fellowships section.

Boatman - Combined Colleges Boathouse, Cambridge

Churchill, Selwyn and King’s Colleges and the Leys School are seeking to recruit a boatman, male or female, to manage their combined boathouse at Logan's Way, Cambridge, and to support and supervise the rowing activities of the three colleges.

We are seeking someone with enthusiasm for rowing, experience of coaching and working with young people, some skills at repair and maintenance of boats and of the premises, and the willingness to undertake menial tasks, including routine maintenance and cleaning of the boathouse. This will involve some lifting and physical hard work at times.

This full time post will have a variable hours annual contract with a minimum of five weeks' paid holiday per annum and work concentrated during the term time, including some weekends. A salary on a scale of £21,129 to £23,782 is offered. Subsidised accommodation may be offered in due course.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from the Churchill College website. Alternatively, please ring the Registrar’s office on 01223 331637. The closing date for applications is 21 May 2013 and interviews will take place in Cambridge on 28 May 2013.

Demi Chef de Partie

Department: Catering

Responsible to: Sous Chef, Head Chef

Responsible for: Assisting the Sous Chef and Head Chef in ensuring that the highest possible standards of food preparation and presentation are achieved by the College Catering Department.

Salary: £17,435.40 per annum

Contract type: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Person specification:  Previous experience in similar working environments.  Competent knowledge of food and cooking skills at a similar level.  Minimum of a year's cooking experience in a similar or other high standard establishment.  NVQ Level 1 to 2 in Catering & Hospitality (Food Preparation & Cooking) or equivalent gained through apprenticeship.  Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.  Training on HACCP & COSHH systems (desirable).  Creative and passionate about food.  Able to work under pressure and to deadlines.  Effective interpersonal skills.   Flexibility to work when required and adapt to changing methods.  Accurate with excellent attention to detail.  A methodical approach to the workload.

Other details

  • 32 days annual leave pro rata (including Bank Holidays)
  • Car parking (when available)
  • Pension scheme (after probationary period)
  • 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).

Applications should be submitted to arrive on or before noon on Wednesday 22 May 2013 and may be submitted electronically to     

Relief Chapel Clerks (3)

Department: Chapel

Responsible to: Chapel Administrator

Responsible for: Assisting in the effective control of visitors to the College, preparation for and attendance at services, practices and rehearsals, and to work with other Clerks and the Chapel Administrator to maintain the security of the building and its contents.

Salary: £7.97 per hour

Contract type: Casual, part-time (working an average of 10 hours per week), from Friday 28 June to Sunday 15 September 2013.

Person specification: Educated to at least GCSE level. A basic knowledge of the law relating to health and safety as it affects buildings would be advantageous. Previous experience of dealing with the public is desirable. Ability to work with and support others in a collaborative manner. Ability to be patient, tactful and diplomatic. Ability to cope with a varied and demanding workload. Working honestly and with integrity when dealing with the public and managing cash payments.

Other details

  • 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.

Applications should be submitted to arrive on or before noon on Wednesday 22 May 2013 and may be submitted electronically to  .

Assistant Director of Music

Department: Chapel

Responsible to: Director of Music 

Responsible for: Assisting the Director of Music with the provision of music to the highest professional standard in the College Chapel and in particular to take responsibility under the supervisor of the Director of Music for the management, rehearsal and direction of King's Voices, and to take an active part in enhancing the standard and role of King's Voices within Chapel worship.  As required, to assist the Director of Music with the direction of the College Choir, including the training of choral scholars and choristers.

Salary: £8,000 per annum 

Contract type: Fixed term (3 years), part-time (averaging approximately 8 hours per week)

Person specification: Having a high level of knowledge and experience of the choral repertoire in a liturgical context.  Having a high level of musical competence.  Choir training and conducting skills to a high level.  Significant experience of choral conducting, including church music, particularly in an Anglican liturgical context.  Ability to build trust and to work constructively and successfully within a diverse academic community and to lead and direct musical ensembles.  Keyboard skills would be an advantage but are not a prerequisite.  Full DBS disclosure will be a condition of holding the position.  

Other details

  • 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.

Applications should be submitted to arrive on or before Friday 14 June 2013 and may be submitted electronically to  .