Job Title: Subwarden in Cayley HallJob Reference: REQ241041Date Posted: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTApplication Closing Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTLocation: LoughboroughPackage: VoluntaryOPEN TO LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY POST GRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENTS ONLYVoluntary Subwarden – Cayley HallA vacancy has arisen for a Subwarden to join the existing team within Cayley Hall of Residence.
Applications are invited from post graduate research students of the University.
The post will start at the beginning of February 2025.
Accommodation and Catering ArrangementsFree accommodation is available during term time, The accommodation available in Cayley block 2, is only suitable for a single person.
Breakfast, lunch and evening meals are provided Monday to Friday during term time in Hall.
DutiesSubwardens assist the Warden in the day to day running of the hall.
This may involve pastoral, disciplinary and administrative duties as well as being involved in social aspects of hall life.
The successful applicant will be part of a team which provides out-of-hours emergency cover in a hall of 330 students and which helps to ensure the smooth running of the hall.
Personal AttributesCandidates must display a high level of personal organisational ability, good administrative ability, leadership qualities and be sociable and a good team player.
Sub-wardens are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the community spirit of the Hall and a willingness to engage with students and hall life in general.
It is very important to find out what you are committing yourself to and to understand what is involved.
All applicants are required to find out more about the hall community as it forms an integral part of the selection process.
The successful applicant must be available to attend Sub-Warden training sessions during mid-September and undertake first aid, mental health first aid and fire safety training when the courses are available.
Application Procedures It is highly recommended that prospective candidates make contact with the Warden and the current Subwardens to find out about Hall life and the likely duties, during the application process.
Interested applicants will be invited to come for dinner in hall and look around to discuss the post informally prior to close of applications.
Elaine Beaken ****** Rao (leaving) ****** Demetre ****** Chiu ****** Applicants should not submit a standard University application form.
Please submit The Office of Voluntary Sub-wardenship application form together with an accompanying letter outlining suitability for the post.
These are then to be sent directly to the Warden.
Candidates must provide contact details for two written references (PhD Supervisors, Director of Studies / Line Manager, Head of Section).
There will be an opportunity to look round the hall during the week beginning 25th November and completed application forms are to be submitted to the Warden by email by 6pm on Thursday, 5th December 2024, with a view to holding interviews on Thursday, 12th December 2024.
Successful candidates should be ready to take their place in hall early February 2025.Please find role outline here.
Please find general conditions of service here.