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Estates Division

General Service Porter

Salary from £24,016 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £24,156 pa inclusive of London allowance

The shift pattern for this role will be Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a General Services Porter.  As a Porter, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the School. This is a full-time position with the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The main duties and responsibilities of the post involves a variety of tasks from minor office moves, as well as supporting major School events such as Exams, Open Days, Graduation and Conferences. The Porters work closely with other teams across the LSE Estate; IT, Maintenance, Cleaning and Security to ensure continuity of service, which students and staff have come to expect.

If you are a responsible, reliable, and punctual individual who thrives in a team environment, this is an excellent opportunity for you. Good customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people are highly desirable qualities for this role.

Candidates should have:

• Able to carry out general lifting (movement of furniture, parcels, and boxes, using trolleys/barrows as required).
• Be responsible, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Good customer service skills with ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
• Willing and able to work overtime when required during key periods in the academic year.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification

Join our team and contribute to the success of our organisation.

If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email: b.gladstone@lse.ac.uk.  We look forward to receiving your application.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 7 July 2024 23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.