Functions Manager

St John’s College, one of the largest Colleges within the University of Cambridge, is seeking to appoint a Functions Manager in the Catering and Hospitality Department.

Fundamental to the College ethos is the sense of community.  The food and beverage offer plays an essential part in bringing College members and their guests together whether that is in the daily fare of the College buttery dining room, the experience of fine dining in our private dining rooms, Formal Halls or at College celebrations e.g. College Graduation and the May Ball or the conviviality of the College bar and the new College café. In addition, events are regularly run for prospective applicants and for alumni and many involve both formal and informal dining.

Eating in the historic surrounds of the College is a special experience and St John’s is proud of its reputation as a quality dining destination.  When College events permit, the private dining facilities and events spaces are available to external customers and the College runs a significant number of dinners, receptions and conferences for other University academics and Departments and for other commercial customers.

The College offers a competitive benefits package including membership of a defined contributory pension scheme, 36 days’ annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays), access to a ‘cash plan’ healthcare scheme currently provided by Simplyhealth, free lunch (up to a specified monetary limit), free use of an on-site Gym and free parking close to the College site, subject to availability.

Before You Apply – Please Read

To help you submit the strongest possible application, we’ve created a Candidate Information Pack that provides further information about the role and how to apply. It outlines what we’re looking for, how to structure your CV and covering letter, and tips to stand out. We strongly encourage all applicants to read this guidance before applying. You can find it here: Candidate Information Pack

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9.00am on Monday 2 June 2025. Interviews will be held during the week commencing Tuesday 10 June 2025.

In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its data protection obligations and its Data Protection Policy. Further information is available here - Data Protection Policy.