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We currently have open vacancies for:

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

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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 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:

Tuesday 9 June

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.