Operational Staff
The operational staff ensure the smooth running of the physical and financial aspects of the College.
Operations Manager - Vivian Flowerday
Telephone - 0191 33 (47263)
Email - vivian.flowerday@durham.ac.uk
Vivian is responsible for the day to day running of operations across the College which includes Reception, Porters, Housekeeping, Bar and Catering. She reports directly to the Bursar, with whom she shares an office in the main building just down from Reception.
She is always happy to meet with students to discuss how the team can assist students during their stay. Feel free to contact her by email or pop into the office for a chat.
Assistant Operations Manager - Peter Carson
Telephone - 0191 33 (47254)
Email - p.j.carson@durham.ac.uk
Peter manages the team of College Porters who provide a friendly and efficient 24-hour service, working to provide Josephine Butler College with a secure well maintained environment.
Catering and Bar Services Manager - Mandy Herron
Telephone - 0191 33 (47290)
Email - mandy.herron@durham.ac.uk
Mandy supervises the hospitality & bar operation ensuring that the thirst and hunger of all College members and guests in the bar and at our events is fully satisfied with an excellent and varied range of beverages and food.
Finance Officer - Emma Allison
Telephone - (0191) 33 47267 or 33 47238
Emma oversees the role of Finance Assistant and can be contacted at emma.allison@durham.ac.uk
Finance Assistant - Sam Chamberlain
Telephone - 0191 33 (47267)
Fax - 0191 33 (47240)
Email - samantha.chamberlain@durham.ac.uk
The Finance Assistant is responsible for the day to day transactions within the finance office. She can take payments and give advice on accommodation and tuition fee queries. She will also undertake other finance duties such as banking and payroll.
Reception - Faye Smith
Telephone 0191 33 (47260)
Email - butler.reception@durham.ac.uk
The receptionist is the main point of contact for visitors and students. The receptionist manages the post/parcels, room bookings and the general day to day running of Butler reception.