Job descriptionOPEN TO LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY POST GRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENTS ONLYVoluntary Subwarden – Hazlerigg Rutland & John Phillips HallsA vacancy has arisen for 1 Subwarden to join the existing team within Hazlerigg Rutland and John Phillips Halls of Residence.
Applications are invited from post graduate research students of the University.
The posts will start mid-January 2025.
Accommodation and Catering ArrangementsFree accommodation is available during term time, and vacation time when participating in the duty rota.
The accommodation available 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.
Duties include pastoral, disciplinary and administrative tasks as well as being involved in social aspects of hall life.
The successful applicant will be part of a team of 4 Subwardens, providing out-of-hours emergency cover for 2 halls totaling 484 students.
Subwardens are encouraged to be involved in hall life, which helps to ensure the smooth running of both halls.
Personal AttributesCandidates must display a high level of personal organisational ability, good administrative ability, leadership qualities and be sociable and a good team player.
Subwardens 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 Subwarden training sessions and undertake first aid, mental health first aid and fire safety training when the courses are available.
Hall WardenMrs Bee King - Current SubwardensBrian Wong - Zee Asad - Kevin Tan - Warden Team email (Warden & Subwardens) - Application Procedures It is highly recommended that prospective candidates contact the Warden and current Subwardens to find out about Hall life and the likely duties.
As part of the process, interested applicants are invited to come and meet the team on the 26th November.
This is a chance to look around the halls and ask questions about the post prior to close of applications.
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Applicants should not submit a standard University application form.
Please submit The Office of Voluntary Subwardenship 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).
Completed application forms are to be submitted to the Warden by email by 6pm Friday 6th December 2024 (), with a view to holding interviews on Monday 16th December.
Successful candidates should be ready to take their place in hall mid-January/beginning February 2025.
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