Our people

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Jasmine is the Student Support and Enrichment Officer in the Vice-Principal’s Office at St John’s College. She 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 V

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

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

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