Vacancies
Join a friendly and welcoming staff community at St John’s College, Durham.
Current vacancies
St John’s College is an independent College of Durham University, and all roles are recruited directly by the College.
We are a small and friendly staff community of around 100 people, working across academic, student-facing and professional services roles. Many of our colleagues have been part of John’s for many years, reflecting the strong sense of community and shared purpose that underpins our work.
If you are interested in joining us, you will find our current vacancies below.
Contact us
Feel free to reach to our HR and Finance teams if you have queries about vacancies or employment at St John’s.
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Staff
In the John's Chronicle
18 February 2026
St. John’s Insights: The Facilities Team
Facilities Manager Ian Jackson shares his insights with Phoebe Bradford into the cogs that keep the wheels of St. John’s turning. I have to admit being slightly perturbed at the sight of a Van Mildert lanyard hanging over Ian’s monitor in his office… but we discuss this later. I’d highly recommend finding an excuse to […]
21 November 2023
“I want John’s to be known as the kindest college” – Jolyon Mitchell’s plans to rejuvenate student ethos in John’s
In the second part of a two part interview, Opinion Editor Grant Kuppenheimer discusses Professor Jolyon Mitchell’s vision to ensure John’s is seen as the friendliest college in Durham.
22 July 2021
A day in the life of the Director of Finance & HR
(with apologies to Bridget Jones) Wednesday 23rd June 2021 08.30 – Arrive at College, trying to find my mask in the bottom of my bag whilst juggling keys and trying one handed to open the door (Why do all the locks go the different way to what I am expecting?). Make a coffee in my […]