Our people

As Student Support & Enrichment Officer, Jasmine supports students who live both in and out of College, offering guidance on a wide range of academic, health and wellbeing, and financial matters. Jasmine also works closely with the College staff and student representatives to develop and deliver

As Vice Principal, Rebecca works across strategy, policy and operations, with a focus on building a strong community and supporting students from application through to alumni. Her portfolio spans student support and the wider student experience, communications and development, alongside delivery of

Melissa is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the College Library and ensuring that the space, services and resources support the needs of John’s students and help them to thrive. Working with fellow library staff, student assistants, the St John’s College Library Committee and wide

Colin plays a key role in the day-to-day running of the College kitchens, helping to ensure the smooth delivery of catering for students, staff, conference guests and special events throughout the year. He joined St John’s in 2020 following a long career across the food service industry, including

As Academic Dean, Revd Dr Josh has responsibility for the academic teaching and research at Cranmer Hall, and with our team of tutors and associate tutors, he oversees the development of our teaching programmes. He is also the co-director of the field leading Doctorate in Theology and Ministry, deli

As Finance & Operations Director, Chris leads the operational and professional services teams at St John’s College. His focus is on finance, HR, estate management, compliance, governance, business resilience and health & safety, working closely with students and colleagues to ensure the sm

John leads the Catering team at St John’s, overseeing the day-to-day delivery of food and drink across the College for students, staff, alumni and visitors. Working closely with the chefs and front-of-house team, he helps create a welcoming dining experience, from everyday meals in Haughton Dining

Aurelia’s role as Resident Tutor involves supporting wellbeing, safety, and enrichment within the College community, as first-responder to out-of-hours incidents and by actively contributing to College life through student events and outreach. Aurelia is currently completing a PhD in Garden Histor

Vikki’s role focuses on supporting the people who work at the College. She works with managers to help them lead their teams well. She also helps with day-to-day employment queries, recruitment of new staff, workplace issues, and making sure HR policies are clear and fair.Her role also includes su

Elizabeth Hall oversees all commercial conferences and events at St John’s College. Working the dedicated delivery teams here at St John’s, she liaises with external clients to deliver high-quality events that reflect the College’s values and reputation. She manages events from initial enquiry

Revd Sarah is the chaplain at St John’s College, and it is her privilege to be available to all connected with the College, of all faith backgrounds, to offer a listening ear and a non-judgmental space to explore questions of life. She facilitates College worship and spaces where our community can

Marija is the Residential Business Manager, leading the College’s accommodation strategy and coordinating all residential services, working closely with students, staff, and University partners to deliver compliant, student‑focused services that enhance the College’s community and overall expe

Ian leads the Maintenance team that looks after College buildings, grounds, and facilities to ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for everyone. Their work covers repairs, waste management, landscaping, energy and water systems, and compliance with safety regulations. They also support

The Assistant Principal at St John’s College plays a central role in shaping a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive student experience. Working closely with the Vice Principal and as part of the College’s middle management team, they provide leadership across student support overseeing student ser

As part of the small finance team in the College, Kelly works to process the high volume of transactions that we deal with every day. She record the payments made by students when they pay their fees and process any honorarium or scholarship awards. She monitor the College bank account for deposits

Richard is responsible for the managing the College’s day to day finances and longer term financial planning. He is ably assisted by Kelly & Caroline who make up the rest of the friendly finance team. Richard has spent 40 years working in finance from doing accounts for the corner shop to mult

As Director of Music, Ben is responsible for the Chapel Choir and the overall musical life of St John’s. He works closely with the Chaplain in delivering Choral Evensong every Wednesday during term. He trains the Choral Scholars and Organ Scholars in the Chapel Choir and teaches the Ordinands of C

Jolyon Mitchell is the Principal of St John’s College and Professor in the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University. The role of the Principal is to lead the College and develop St John’s as a distinctive academic community. Jolyon’s background is in religion, violence and peac

As Warden of Cranmer Hall, Nick has overall responsibility for the academic, formational, and pastoral life of the Hall. He leads Cranmer’s vision for theological education and ministerial formation, working closely with staff, students, and the wider College to support those preparing for a range

Leanne Oldham is the Catering and College Events Administrator at St John’s College. Working across the Catering Department and Reception, Leanne supports the smooth running of day to day catering operations and College events, with a focus on organisation, clear communication, and excellent custo

As Resident Tutor, Pei Jun works closely with the College Student Support & Enrichment Team to respond to out-of-hours calls, incidents, and emergencies within the College, while also leading a variety of extracurricular activities for the student community. Pei Jun is currently completing her P

Laura’s role spans several key areas that directly support students, staff, and visitors. Through her combined responsibilities as Library Assistant, Reception Supervisor, Student Support Administrator, and Accommodation and Admissions Administrator, she contributes to many of the College’s esse

As a resident tutor, Magdalena helps foster a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment in St John’s College, working alongside an exceptional team of friendly, kind and empathetic people. One of the aspects she enjoys most about the role is organising the College’s Christmas decoration events,

As Dean of Anglican Formation, Sarah has responsibility for the formation of Church of England ordinands and a brief to develop the range and modes of training that Cranmer offers. Working closely with the Chaplain, students and colleagues Sarah oversees the worshipping and community life of Cranme

Lynne leads the Housekeeping team that is responsible for cleaning and maintaining student accommodation, public areas, and shared facilities throughout the College. Domestic Assistants work in pairs and are normally allocated a block of accommodation for the year, so you will get to know the staff

Clare has worked in the Principal’s Office as Executive Assistant since 2014. She manages the Principal’s diary and deals with a wide range of tasks in supporting the work of The Principal. In her role as College Secretary, Clare works closely with the College Officer team and supports College G

Kathrine’s role focuses on fostering connections across the College Community. Working closely with the rest of the Vice Principal’s office, she facilitates day to day communications for students and staff, coordinates the College’s website and social media, and leads alumni events

Caroline plays a key role in ensuring the College’s financial operations run smoothly, accurately and efficiently. As Finance Manager, she leads on Student Billing and Debt Collection and is responsible for processing the monthly payroll & pension administration for St John’s staff. Working

As a Resident Tutor at St John’s College, Felipe supports students in their academic progress and wider collegiate experience, while helping to foster a friendly and inclusive college community. Felipe also contributes to student life as a PGR Rep in the Philosophy Department. As a PhD student in