Job Description

The Department of Geography wishes to appoint a suitably skilled and enthusiastic individual to the new role of Custodian, as part of a small, friendly team supporting the teaching and research of the Department in its premises on the Downing site in central Cambridge.


The role-holder supports the Buildings, Safety & Engineering Manager and Facilities Technician in the safe and efficient management of the Department's buildings by inspecting the fabric of the buildings and their mechanical, electrical and plumbing services; carrying out minor maintenance, repairs and servicing where possible; performing initial diagnosis of faults and escalating as necessary; and liaising with the central Estates Division or external contractors as required. They proactively monitor the safety and cleanliness of the premises and supervise the day-to-day work of the Department's cleaning staff.



Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.



Informal enquiries about the role may be sent to hr@geog.cam.ac.uk.


Please quote reference LC47117 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.

Key information

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Department/location

Department of Geography

Salary

24,685-27,319

Reference

LC47117

Category

Assistant staff

Date published

11 September 2025

Closing date

5 October 2025