Non Academic vacancies at Magdalene College Cambridge

Non-Academic Vacancies

Welcome to the Magdalene College non-academic vacancies page.

The College employs a diverse range of people in a diverse range of roles, all current non-academic vacancies at Magdalene are listed on this page.

Application Forms

Application Forms are available at the bottom of this page. Completed forms should be returned by email to hr@magd.cam.ac.uk or by mail to HR Department, Magdalene College, Cambridge CB3 0AG.

Maintenance Operative

40 hours per week
£23,032 to £25,000 per year

The College seeks to appoint a Maintenance Operative to assist the small in-house team of tradespeople (plumber, electrician, carpenter, and painter) in providing day-to-day maintenance services to College buildings.

The post holder will work as part of a team to provide skilled maintenance assistance to all members of the College and to ensure that maintenance and repairs to the College properties are always completed to a high standard. The Maintenance Operative will have specific responsibility for assisting in the monitoring and maintenance of our buildings and systems, promoting a culture of safe working practices across the College.

Candidates should ideally have working knowledge of a building trade – electrical, mechanical, carpentry or decoration as well as an NVQ Level 2. You should have experience of general maintenance including minor plumbing and electrical work and knowledge of basic building construction and decorating techniques along with knowledge of safe working practices. Candidates should have should be motivated and have the ability to work productively alone, as well as part of the team.

The position is full-time, 40 hours a week, and attracts a salary of £ 23,032 to £25,000 p.a. and excellent benefits including a contributory pension scheme, lunch when in college, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), and the use of sports facilities.

To apply please complete an application form and return it to the HR Department.

Closing date: 9am Monday 19 June

Maintenance Operative Candidate Information Pack (1.28 MB)

Sous Chef

Full time (40 hours a week)
£32,000 to £35,000 per annum

Magdalene College is looking for an experienced Chef to work as a Sous Chef in our team of catering staff. The Catering Team is responsible for the production of food for students, Fellows, staff and guests. The Sous Chef will assist the Head Chef in ensuring the smooth, efficient and economical running of the department; maintain an adequate supply of products under your control; ensure high quality in food production; follow all standards and procedures issued by the College and ensure budgeted Gross Profit is achieved.

We would like to hear from candidates with previous experience in a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef role preferably within a formal or fine dining environment who have excellent cooking skills, the ability to multitask and the ability to work under pressure. The post holder will need to be able to work as part of a team in a senior role.

This is a full time role working 40 hours a week. The post attracts a salary of £32,000 to £35,000 p.a. depending on experience and excellent benefits including:

  • contributory pension scheme
  • free lunch when in College
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • the use of sports facilities

To apply please complete an application form and return it to the HR Department.

Sous Chef Candidate Information Pack (1.6 MB)

Chef de Partie

Full time (40 hours a week)
Up to £29,000 per annum

Magdalene College is looking for an experienced Chef to work as a Chef de Partie in our team of catering staff. The Catering Team is responsible for the production of food for students, Fellows, staff and guests and the Chef de Parties are responsible for initiating and overseeing the production of all meals during the shift, ensuring a high standard of customer service.

We would like to hear from candidates with previous experience in a Demi or Chef De Partie role, preferably within a formal or fine dining environment who have excellent cooking skills, the ability to multitask and the ability to work under pressure.

This is a full time role working 40 hours a week. The post attracts a salary of up to £29,000 p.a. and excellent benefits including:

  • contributory pension scheme
  • free lunch when in College
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • the use of sports facilities

To apply please complete an application form and return it to the HR Department.

Chef de Partie Candidate Information Pack (1.59 MB)

Guidance for applicants:

  • Please download and complete both application forms and return to hr@magd.cam.ac.uk. Our postal address is: HR Department, Magdalene College, Magdalene Street, Cambridge, CB3 0AG.
  • Please fill in all the sections of the form, there is no need to add a CV.
  • At interview we may ask to check proof of qualifications detailed in the job description and proof of your right to work in the UK.
  • If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the HR Department on hr@magd.cam.ac.uk, who will be happy to help.

Please note: The College reserves the right to close vacancy applications before any stated closing date.

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