Porter (2x Roles)

The Operations Team at the RNCM welcomes applications for 2 new full time Porter roles. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team who are proud to provide an outstanding customer-facing, front line service, in Manchester’s world-renowned music conservatoire and arts centre.

The Porter service normally operates between the hours of 07:30 and 22:30 over 7 days per week and provides an essential building wide service in to ensure that the core functions of our institution are always delivered to an excellent standard.

Team members need to be able to communicate effectively, be conscientious, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and want to positively contribute to our vibrant and creative community.

Applicants would be expected to undertake the following duties:

• The careful and safe movement of (sometimes heavy) musical instruments and associated equipment.
• Preparation of equipment and furniture for functions, and in learning and performance areas.
• Assisting in maintaining excellent standards of housekeeping, ensuring rooms are equipped and tidy for users at all times.
• Receipt and secure transfer of deliveries, post etc.
• Dealing with student, staff and visitor requests and enquiries in a polite and professional manner.
• Assisting in the delivery of documented Health and Safety Practices within the role.
• Being a member of the College’s Emergency Response Team with responsibilities that include the safe evacuation of our building users in the event of an emergency.

Proven, practical experience in the manual handling of specialised equipment and / or persons is desirable. Training will be given to successful candidates in the handling of the various instruments and in the different ensemble and orchestral layout arrangements. The role holders are required to work flexibly over the seven days of the week, on a rota-based system that repeats every 6 weeks.

For full details and how to apply please visit our website at www.rncm.ac.uk/about/job-vacancies.

You can apply for this role via the Application Form. You will be required to submit a copy of your CV (maximum 4 pages) and a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

All of the fields are required unless stated.

Once you have submitted your application you will receive an automated email from ‘RNCM Website’ confirming your Application Form submission for this role.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be submitted to the panel.

If you have any queries please contact our Human Resources department via email at Recruitment@rncm.ac.uk

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Some applicants may require sponsorship from the College and a visa from UKVI to take up the role if successful. More information on this can be found here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

Closing date: 5:00pm, Friday 21^st March 2025

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 7^th April 2025

The RNCM is committed to safeguarding and we prioritise creating a safe and secure environment for everyone. We seek individuals who share in our commitment to safeguarding and are willing to uphold these principles in all aspects of their work.

RNCM recognises that music is in every culture.

We are committed to building a diverse community of staff and students.

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