Vacancies
Join a friendly and welcoming staff community at St John’s College, Durham.
Current vacancies
St John’s College is an independent College of Durham University, and all roles are recruited directly by the College.
We are a small and friendly staff community of around 100 people, working across academic, student-facing and professional services roles. Many of our colleagues have been part of John’s for many years, reflecting the strong sense of community and shared purpose that underpins our work.
If you are interested in joining us, you will find our current vacancies below.
CHEF
CHEF
St John’s College is looking for an enthusiastic Chef to join our friendly catering team. Whether preparing meals for our students, creating dishes for special events, or helping deliver exceptional hospitality to conference guests, you’ll play an important role in creating the welcoming atmosphere that St John’s is known for.
OVERVIEW
- Responsible to: Chef manager
- Working alongside: Catering Assistants, Catering Shift Supervisors, Kitchen Assistants
- Grade: Grade 3
- Salary: Up to £32,336 (Consisting of £24,570 per annum basic salary plus additional enhancements for evening and weekend working)
- Contract type: Full time
- Working arrangements: 35 hours per week worked over 5 days Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 07.15-14.15 Alternating Saturday and Sunday: 07.30-15.00 / 11.15-19.00
- Holidays: 27 days annual leave plus customary days and bank holidays (pro rata)
- Pension: St Johns College Group Personal Pension Plan
- Closing date for applications: 20 November 2026
- Interview date: W/C 23 November 2026
Applications should include: Letter of application, indicating fulfilment of essential and desired criteria; Current CV; The names, email details and telephone numbers of 3 referees. Applications should be submitted by email to [email protected]. For an informal telephone conversation about the role feel free to call 0191 334 3852.
Contact us
Feel free to reach to our HR and Finance teams if you have queries about vacancies or employment at St John’s.
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Staff
In the John's Chronicle
9 June 2026
Life in John’s – Warden of Cranmer Hall
From leading worship in Chapel to teaching New Testament, taking the emergency phone and fitting in a Saturday parkrun, the role of the Warden of Cranmer Hall is wonderfully varied. In this interview, Nick Moore reflects on the path that brought him to Durham, what makes St John’s and Cranmer Hall so distinctive, and the […]
18 February 2026
St. John’s Insights: The Facilities Team
Facilities Manager Ian Jackson shares his insights with Phoebe Bradford into the cogs that keep the wheels of St. John’s turning. I have to admit being slightly perturbed at the sight of a Van Mildert lanyard hanging over Ian’s monitor in his office… but we discuss this later. I’d highly recommend finding an excuse to […]
21 November 2023
“I want John’s to be known as the kindest college” – Jolyon Mitchell’s plans to rejuvenate student ethos in John’s
In the second part of a two part interview, Opinion Editor Grant Kuppenheimer discusses Professor Jolyon Mitchell’s vision to ensure John’s is seen as the friendliest college in Durham.