Rutherford Subwarden

Job Title: Rutherford SubwardenJob Reference: REQ240943Date Posted: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTApplication Closing Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTLocation: LoughboroughPackage: VoluntaryVoluntary Sub-warden – Rutherford HallA vacancy has arisen for a Sub-warden at Rutherford Hall of Residence. Applications are invited from post graduate research students of the University. The post will provisionally start late December 2024 during the Christmas holidays in time for the start of the January term. Accommodation and Catering ArrangementsFree accommodation is available during term time. The accommodation available (Rutherford Blk 12) and is only suitable for a single person. Breakfast, lunch and evening meals are provided Monday to Friday during term time in Hall. DutiesSub-wardens 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 around 270 students and which helps to ensure the smooth running of the hall. Sub-wardens assist the Warden in the day to day 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 in September and undertake first aid, mental health first aid and fire safety training when the courses are available after appointment. Application Procedures It is highly recommended that prospective candidates make contact with the Warden and in particular the current Sub-wardens 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 and attend a meeting to discuss the post prior to close of applications.   Warden – Dr Matthew Frost.                  [email protected] – Neda Abbasimaleki - [email protected] – Jacob Vizor - [email protected] – Maddie Onions (departing) - [email protected] 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 28th October and completed application forms are to be submitted to the Warden by email by 6pm Friday 1St November 2024, with a view to holding interviews shortly thereafter. Successful candidates should be ready to take their place in hall by the 4rd January 2025 at the very latest, although accommodation may be available from late December if required.Please find role outline here. Please find general conditions of service here.