Careers at Clare Hall

We’re delighted you’re considering joining our friendly, proactive team.

About the College

Clare Hall was established in 1966 and is now one of the 31 colleges in the University of Cambridge, providing an academic home for around 200 students, some 60 Fellows, a large number of visiting academics and 67 staff.

Our membership is distinctively international, ethnically diverse, and actively promotes the inclusion of families. Together with its egalitarian ethos, this helps to create a highly productive and enjoyable working environment. Clare Hall sits in peaceful surroundings to the west of the Backs, along the south side of Herschel Road.

All staff may enjoy free lunches while at work and kitchens are open. Clare Hall also offers life assurance; a health cash plan; cycle-to-work scheme; free parking (subject to availability); use of our gym and indoor heated swimming pool; and a contributory pension scheme.

Find any current staff vacancies below. For an overview of our teams, see this page.

If you’re searching for Fellowship vacancies, please see this page.

Current vacancies

Gardener

37.5 hrs per week, Commencing pay £25,516 per annum (£13.09 per hour)

Clare Hall, a college for advanced study in the University of Cambridge, is seeking to appoint a
Gardener responsible for maintaining College grounds to the highest standards.

With experience in, and a real passion for, gardening, you will carry out a variety of gardening and
horticultural tasks. Under guidance from the Head Gardener you will be responsible for, among
other duties, trimming, pruning, planting and cultivating plants as well as lawn mowing and leaf
clearing. You will ideally have previous experience of operating garden machinery, experience of
record keeping and basic IT skills. In addition, you will assist in the daily checking of the College
indoor swimming pool (training will be provided).

Working in a small team, you will be flexible, enthusiastic, reliable and willing to learn. You will
have high standards and attention to detail and be prepared to complete a variety of tasks across
the gardens and grounds. By its nature, this is a physical role, taking place largely outdoors.
Due to the requirements of the swimming pool facility, the working hours will be 7.00am to
3.30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 7.00am to 12.30 on Friday. Some overtime and weekend
working may be required.

We offer a benefits package which includes 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), free
lunches whilst on duty and when the kitchens are open, health cashback plan, free parking, a
generous contributory pension scheme and access to the college pool and gym.

If you have any queries, please email them to HR@clarehall.cam.ac.uk.

To apply, please send CVs to: HR@clarehall.cam.ac.uk by 12.00noon on Monday 3rd June 2024.

An offer of employment is subject to receipt of two satisfactory references, verification of identity and
qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK.

Clare Hall is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes diversity amongst its students, staff, Fellows
and visitors. We recognise the contributions made by individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and
experiences.

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