St John's College, Cambridge

St John’s College has named Glen Whitehead, Director of Development and Alumni Engagement at Durham University, as its next Development Director. Glen will take up the post in November, bringing with him more than two decades of experience leading high-performing development offices across the higher education and charity sectors. His work at Durham has included designing and delivering the University’s bicentenary campaign strategy, and managing a global network of alumni associations with significant international engagement across the US, Asia, Australia, and Europe. Heather Hancock, Master of St John’s, said: “I’m delighted that Glen Whitehead will be joining St John’s as our new Development Director at the end of the year. He brings with him a distinguished track record in fundraising across Cambridge and the wider Russell Group. “We look forward to Glen building on our strong tradition of philanthropic generosity and working closely with our exceptional alumni community to ensure that financial barriers never stand in the way of the brightest minds studying and flourishing here at St John’s.” Glen will succeed Stephen Teal, who is retiring at the end of the year after nearly two decades in the role. During his tenure, Stephen has delivered exceptional results in philanthropic fundraising. Thanks to the generosity of Johnians and other supporters, more than £100 million has been added to the College endowment under his leadership. These gifts have funded scholarships and bursaries, endowed academic posts, and enabled the restoration and construction of College buildings. https://lnkd.in/eV7yD2F8

Join our fantastic Portering team at St John's College as Head Porter! We're looking to appoint a Head Porter to join our Portering Department. The role involves leading the Porters team, providing a friendly, helpful and professional front of house service for the College whilst maintaining a safe and secure environment. The successful candidate will have strong leadership and people-management skills, with a solid understanding of relevant legislation. Experience working with young people, conducting investigations, and excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities are key. The role requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage critical incidents confidently, and take a proactive approach to professional development and the use of technology in service management. For further information, please visit https://lnkd.in/e54_xC2q

Giving Day 2025 is go! Hear from Heather Hancock, Master, on why philanthropic support is vital to ensuring the success of our next generation of St John’s students. Your gift, no matter the size, will make a lasting impact. She said: “It is my pleasure to launch St John’s second Giving Day in support of the Dobson Free Places Fund and the LMBC Bicentenary Appeal. Over the next 36 hours, I encourage all members of the Johnian community to come together in an unequivocal show of support for students at St John’s today and in years to come. “Our first Giving Day, held in 2022, raised more than £710,000 for the Dobson Free Places Fund. The support of Fellows, alumni and friends allowed us to make pilot awards ahead of schedule, meaning that six students are already in receipt of Free Places awards and studying at St John’s. All are making excellent progress. “We can see the real difference made by this ground-breaking scheme, and that’s giving us fresh momentum to meet our ambition for a permanent endowment, which will fund Free Places in perpetuity. "By 2027, we aim to have secured our target so that a rolling cohort of 40 UK undergraduates from low-income households will benefit at any one time.” Further information and to donate: https://lnkd.in/gvEYAC8B #johnsgives #thisisjohns