Painter/ Decorator

Location: Emmanuel College Cambridge
Salary: £34,936 per annum
Contract Type: {Contract Type}
Position Type: Full Time
Expiry Date: 24/11/2025 16:00

We are looking to recruit an experienced Painter/Decorator. Working as part of a small and friendly skilled in-house maintenance team, the Painter/ Decorator will be responsible for carrying out painting, decorating and associated work withing the College.

The ideal candidate will be a competent Painter/ Decorator with experience of internal/ external decoration within both domestic and commercial environments. Knowledge of historic and listed buildings is essential.  You will have a have proactive work ethic, the ability to problem-solve and take responsibility for operational tasks. The role will suit individuals who can work as part of a team and use own initiative, who communicate well and have meticulous standards.  It is essential the postholder has a driving licence.  Please see the job description and person specification for further details.   

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday in the College.

Closing date for applications is 4pm on Monday 24th November 2025. Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 1st December 2025.

The College reserves the right to withdraw the advert before the closing date if there is significant interest in the position.

Emmanuel College is an equal opportunities employer. We have a policy of equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications are welcome regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or age.

Emmanuel College, affectionately known as ‘Emma’ is set in extensive, beautiful (yet peaceful) grounds, in central Cambridge. With a reputation as an inclusive, vibrant, and friendly community, Emma is home to around 700 students (under and postgraduate), 90 Fellows and 170 college staff and is managed, overall, by the Master, Bursar and Senior Tutor.

Being employed at Emma means being a part of long-standing College community, steeped in history and prestige.

Excellent Pension Schemes

Private Healthcare Options

Travel to Work Loan Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous Annual Leave

Free Lunch On-Site

On-Site Pool & Gym

Training & Development