Current vacancies:
Cranmer Hall hall is seeking to appoint a Temporary Admissions Assistant who will provide administrative support across the admissions process from initial enquiry and interview to offer. This will involve responding to email enquiries, communicating with a range of internal and external stakeholders and supporting the Dean of Anglican Formation in all aspects of admissions administration. Our admissions processes are an essential part of attracting, supporting and enabling prospective students to receive the information they need to explore studying at Cranmer Hall.
Overview
Job title:
Admissions Assistant (Fixed term)
Responsible to:
Dean of Anglican Formation
Responsible for:
N/A
Working alongside:
Cranmer Hall operations team, Cranmer Hall teaching and tutorial staff
Grade
Grade 4 of the St John’s College Graded Pay Scale
Salary FTE:
£26,093 per annum (£14.34 per hour)
Contract type:
Fixed term: 10 weeks (with the possibility of short-term extension, subject to business needs)
Working arrangements:
21 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Pension:
St John’s College Group Personal Pension Plan
Holidays FTE:
27 days annual leave plus statutory holidays and bank holidays
Start date:
ASAP
Closing date:
Thursday 25 June 2026
Provisional interview date:
Monday 29 June 2026
Applications should be by letter or by email with accompanying CV and should contain the names, addresses, email details and telephone numbers of 2 referees. All documents should be posted or emailed to: sarah.e.strand@durham.ac.uk
For an informal conversation, please contact: Sarah Strand, Dean of Anglican Formation on sarah.e.strand@durham.ac.uk.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 25th June 2026
Date for interview: Monday 29th June 2026
Read the full Job description here: Admissions Temp Job Advert.pdf
Looking for flexible work in a unique and welcoming environment? St John's College Durham is seeking Casual Reception Porters to join our team and help support students, visitors and conference guests throughout the year.
Located in the heart of Durham and overlooking the Cathedral and River Wear, St John's offers a varied and rewarding working environment where no two days are the same. As a Reception Porter, you'll play a vital role in providing excellent customer service, supporting student welfare, maintaining a safe and secure environment and helping deliver successful conferences and events.
Whether you're looking to gain experience in hospitality, higher education, facilities management or customer service, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop valuable transferable skills while working as part of a friendly and supportive team.
£13.50 per hour
Zero Hours
N/A - holiday allowance paid in addition to monthly salary
27 July 2026
09 July 2026
Full details can be found here: Reception Porter Casual June 2026 final.pdf
Applications should be by letter or by email with accompanying CV and should contain the names, addresses, email details and telephone numbers of 2 referees. All documents should be posted or emailed to: marija.huljak@durham.ac.uk
For an informal conversation, please contact Marija Huljak on marija.huljak@durham.ac.uk
Closing date for applications: 09 July 2026
Date for interview: 14 July 2026
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