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• Catering & College Events Administrator 
• Casual Catering Assistant  
• Maintenance Assistant (Compliance)

St Johns Catering Department are seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our team as Casual Staff Members. In this flexible position you will provide support across various duties as required, helping to ensure smooth daily operations.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for flexible hours and a dynamic work environment

Further information about the roles and requirements:

• Catering Assistant (Casual)

The application should include:

• Letter of application, indicating fulfilment of essential and desired criteria
• Current CV
• The names, email details and telephone numbers of 2 referees

For informal enquires about the role, call 0191 334 3852.

Applications should be submitted by email to john.dorward@durham.ac.uk 

The deadline for applications is 10 October 2025

Interviews are expected to be held on W/C 13 October 2025

St John’s College is inviting applications for a Catering & College Events Administrator to play an important role in supporting the operations of the College.

The Catering & College Events Administrator works as part of a wider team of administrative and operational staff across the College, while having ownership for specific and specialised remits. As part of their shared remit, this team will staff the Reception during office hours, deliver core residential and student services, and provide administrative support where required across the College. The Catering & College Events Administrator reports directly to the Residential Business Manager, who coordinates administrative and residential services across the College, but works as part of their specific remit to support the Catering department.

The post holder will need to demonstrate an enthusiasm towards ongoing business development within the College’s operational model and will work flexibly, adapting quickly to change and contributing ideas for continuous improvement, as well as proactively engaging in formal and informal learning and development activities.

Further information about the roles and requirements:

• Catering & College Events Administrator

The application should include:

• Letter of application, indicating how you can fulfil the essential and desired criteria (this may be part of the letter or as a separate document)
• Current CV
• Names and contact details of two referees (including current or most recent line manager)

Applications should be submitted by email to the Residential Business Manager on marija.huljak@durham.ac.uk.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 08 October 2025 (23:59). Interviews are expected to be held in person at St John’s College on Tuesday 14 October 2025.

The College Maintenance Department carries out preventative maintenance and routine repairs of all College properties.  

The role encompasses five key work areas: 

• Waste and recycling
• Compliance checks
• Maintenance
• Servicing meeting rooms
• May be required to take part in an out of hours on-call rota 

Further information about the roles and requirements: Maintenance Assistant.

Applications should be by letter or by email with accompanying CV, demonstrating experience of the essential criteria. In addition, it should contain the names, addresses, email details and telephone numbers of two referees. All documents should be emailed to: Ian Jackson i.d.jackson@durham.ac.uk. 

For an informal discussion, please contact Ian Jackson on i.d.jackson@durham.ac.uk. 

Closing date for applications: 20 Oct 2025

Date for interview: 30 Oct 2025