NEW COLLEGE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Catering Manager
- Member of the Catering Team
Brian oversees all catering events within New College.
He is an extremely efficient, prominent and well thought of catering manager within the University circuit.
He is always happy to help and guide people regarding bookings, from allergenic requirements to menu options. He heads up the FoodQuad Catering group and is a member of the TUCO group. Brian ensures that New College stays on the cutting edge of cuisine and events providing outstanding catering throughout the year.
Choir Singing Teacher. She teaches both chorister and academical clerks and advises the Organist on all aspects of the choir's vocal training.
Choir Wardrobe Manager: Caitlin Harrison alters, repairs and cleans the choir's robes. With growing choristers there is a lot of work for her to do!
Job Titles:
- Student Welfare and Staff Support Officer
As Chapel Administrator, Bradley manages the chapel diary and works closely with the Dean of Divinity and Organist to co-ordinate chapel services. He also manages wedding bookings. Please direct enquiries to chapel.admin@new.ox.ac.uk.
Job Titles:
- Archivist & Records Manager
As Assistant Organist, Dónal accompanies New College Choir and assists the Organist in the training of the choristers. He is responsible for the chapel's organ recital series and also teaches undergraduate music in the college.
Job Titles:
- Domestic Services Manager
Freyja is the first point of contact for any student with queries about Academic Life. She is also a member of the Welfare Team, the College's Disability Support Co-ordinator, and one of the College's Harassment Officers.
Job Titles:
- Senior Development Officer
Job Titles:
- Fundraising and Communications Officer
Head Verger: Jamie Bell prepares the chapel for services, and manages visitors and chapel security.
Job Titles:
- Communications & Events Manager
Jonathan is responsible for the events programme for Old Members and for our various publications and communications. He is also responsible for keeping the Old Members and Friends area of the college website up to date.
Mark is responsible for the management of the Development Office and for the strategy for fundraising and alumni relations. Please contact Mark if you would like to discuss a gift to the College or are thinking about including a legacy to the College in your Will.
Miles Young was an undergraduate historian at New College from 1973 to 1976.
His business career has been spent in advertising and marketing, most recently as Chairman and CEO of Ogilvy and Mather, a leading global communications network. More than half of that was spent outside the UK, in China, and then in North America. He retains a strong interest in the issues facing developing countries, especially in Asia.
He returned from New York in September 2016 to take up his post.
Within the University, he served as Chair of Conference of Colleges from September 2019-September 2021, Chair of the Disability Sub-Group and Development Panel of the Conference of Colleges, and Chair of the Committee to Review Donations of the University. He is also Chair of the Voltaire Foundation.
He served as Chair of the Oxford Bach Soloists and a Trustee of Music at Oxford from 2016 until 2022 and Chair of the English-Speaking Union from February 2021 to February 2022.
Monika manages our busy Buttery and Hall where during term time students dine throughout the day. She has an efficient and dedicated team which help to ensure service is kept to a high standard, no matter what type of event you book with New College.
Most Fellows of the College are both College Tutors and University Lecturers in the subjects which are taught here. Others are University Professors and Junior Research Fellows who do not engage in tutorial teaching. They take part in the intellectual life of the College however, and their presence is particularly valuable for many of our students.
As Choir Administrator, she works closely with the Dean of Divinity and Organist to co-ordinate choir concerts and recordings, as well as managing the choir's diary. She also manages concerts in the chapel by local music ensembles. Visitors are always welcome in her office near the chapel to discuss potential projects.
Job Titles:
- Database & Information Officer
Nathalie is responsible for the database, gift processing, events administration and general inquiries. As Assistant Editor of the New College Record, Nathalie also welcomes your news (new appointments, publications, births etc.) throughout the year.
Dean of Divinity. Erica leads the worship in chapel and co-ordinates daily services with the Associate Chaplain and the Organist. She is responsible for religious life in the wider college, and organises services to mark key points in the college year, discussion groups, talks and social events for students, staff and fellows. She also has a role at New College School, including leading the weekly School Service in chapel. She is available to talk to any member of college about any issue, and only talks about religion with those who want to. Her published research is on religious writing of the seventeenth century, including early women writers and the sermons of John Donne.
Associate Chaplain. Susan leads worship services in chapel and assists with chapel activities and events. Both our chaplains are experienced in pastoral listening and support in secular and religious contexts. They are available to any member of College, and they won't talk about religion unless you do. Susan's research focusses on the use of metaphor in Christian doctrine.
Fellow and Tutor in Music & Organist (Director of the Choir). He is responsible, along with his fellow music tutors, for academic music in the college, his research focusing especially on the music of J.S. Bach. As well as conducting the choir on a daily basis, he is an internationally acclaimed organist. He directs the daily choral services in chapel and conducts the choir in recordings and concerts. He is always happy to talk to potential applicants in music or singers interested in applying for a choral scholarship. For all matters relating to the choir, please contact Nancy-Jane Rucker.
Job Titles:
- Project Manager
- Systems Analyst
Job Titles:
- Head Chef
- Member of the Catering Team
Sam's style of cooking has Anglo French influences and a mixture of the traditional to the contemporary, inspired by chefs such as Raymond Blanc, Michel Roux and other pioneers of modernist gastronomy.
Job Titles:
- Bursar & Home Bursary and Catering Administrator
All catering events and students meals are organised through Sheena. She is at the centre of the Catering family and ensures the smooth running of events and food services in College. You can find her on the first floor of 4OB where she additionally manages the Bursars office. She is extremely dedicated and experienced and has a wealth of knowledge about food and Catering in general which helps the team co-ordinate small and large events.