Technical Custodian

Description:

the rest of the world, and has an international reputation for extraordinary research, world class exhibitions, award-winning public programmes and significant collections spanning many cultures and centuries. The Hamilton Kerr Institute (HKI) is a sub-department of the museum and is one of the world's leading centres for teaching and research in paintings conservation and heritage science.

The role holder will provide custodial/security, technical, maintenance and cleaning support to a highly specialized paintings conservation facility operated by the University of Cambridge, located south of the city in Whittlesford. The role holder is obliged to reside in accommodation consisting of a 3-bedroom cottage at the institute to provide out-of-hours security and maintenance response.

The role holder will be experienced in facilities or building management, have the ability to deal calmly and politely with customers and have a technical competency of carpentry/joinery.

In return, we offer an encouraging and supportive environment, an attractive pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and many employee benefits such as a shopping discounts scheme

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.