St Anne’s is the home of choice for the brightest and most ambitious students, including those from underrepresented groups.
St Anne’s is one of Oxford’s largest colleges, with over 800 students. Our Fellows’ world leading research ranges across the arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and physical, life and medical sciences.
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Domestic Bursar
Email: john.banbrook@st-annes.ox.ac.uk
John Banbrook was appointed to the position of Domestic Bursar at St Anne’s College on 1st August 2018. In this role, John is a Fellow of the College, a member of the Governing Body and a Trustee of the College. Reporting directly to the Principal, he is responsible to Governing Body for the overall domestic management of the College, including accommodation, catering, conferences & events, facilities and estate management, the lodge (reception) and security activities.
Prior to arrival at St Anne’s, John enjoyed a successful 22-year career in the Royal Air Force Regiment, retiring in the rank of Wing Commander. John served on operations in Northern Ireland, Cyprus, 2 tours of Bosnia and Kosovo. He commanded the Royal Air Force Recruit Training School in 2003, and completed the prestigious Joint Services Advanced Command and Staff Course in 2008 achieving a distinction for his Masters Degree with King’s College London; he finished his Royal Air Force career in 2012 at the finance department at the Ministry of Defence’s strategic headquarters in Whitehall where he played a key role in the 2010 Strategic Defence & Security Review. Following his career in the Royal Air Force, John was the Business & Finance Director for Faringdon Academy of Schools, the first multi-academy trust to be established in Oxfordshire.
John lives in Faringdon with his wife and two sons. Away from College, John is a passionate dinghy sailor and windsurfer.