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Current vacancies

We currently have open vacancies for:

  • Student Support Officer (Fixed Term)
  • Resident Tutors
  • Conference & Events Assistant (Summer 2026)

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Conference & Events Assistant Summer 2026

St John’s College is looking for friendly, flexible, and motivated students to join our Operations Team over the summer. This is a great opportunity to gain paid experience, build your CV, and live in college rent free. There are up to 5 positions available.

If interested, please click the link below to see all information regarding the role and application:

Conference Assistants, summer 2026

The application process is open to all Durham University students.

Job title: 

Conference & Events Assistant (Summer 2026)

Responsible to:  

Conference & Events Manager, Residential Business Manager

Grade (St John’s College Graded Pay Scale) 

St John’s College Minimum Casual Rate

Salary: 

Currently £12.75 per hour / £16,077 per annum

Working arrangements: 

£12.60 per hour + 15% holiday pay

Free accommodation in College 1st July to 20th September 2026

Some meals during events worked

Holidays: 

N/A – holiday allowance paid in monthly salary

Closing date: 

 4 May 2026

Start date: 

22 June 2026

The application should include:

  • Letter of application
  • Current CV
  • Names and contact details of two referees


Applications should be submitted by email to: elizabeth.hall3@durham.ac.uk 

The deadline for applications is 4 May 2026 (11:59pm). Interviews are expected to be held on
the w/c 11 May 2026. 

 

 

 

 

Student Support Officer (Fixed Term)

St John’s College is inviting applications for a Student Support Officer (Fixed Term), a key role supporting students to thrive within a small, welcoming College community.  

Overview

Job title:

Student Support Officer (Fixed Term)

Responsible to:

Assistant Principal

Working alongside:

Alumni & Communications Officer, Student Services Coordinator

Grade: (St John’s College Graded Pay Scale)

Grade 6

Salary (FTE):

£33,951 per annum

Contract type:

Fixed term for 10-12 months, 1.0 FTE

Working arrangements:

Primarily based on-site at St John’s College, Durham. Core office hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, typically 09:00–17:00.

Pension:

St John’s College Group Personal Pension Plan

Holidays:

27 days annual leave plus statutory holiday and Durham University customary days

Start date:

1 August 2026, or soon thereafter

Closing date for applications:

Sunday 17 May, 23:59

Expected interview date:

Sunday 17 May, 23:59

For more information about role and requirements please see the job description: St John's College - Student Support Officer

Applications should be by email with accompanying CV and should contain the names, addresses, email details and telephone numbers of two referees. All documents should be emailed to: jasmine.baker-sones@durham.ac.uk

For an informal conversation, please contact Jasmine Baker-Sones directly.