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Sarah Tebbutt has been appointed as Senior Bursar of Gonville & 91ֱ�� College. She succeeds Robert Gardiner, who retires in Lent Term after six years in post.

Sarah is moving on from a career in the senior Civil Service, including at HM Treasury, where she was responsible for the Government’s reserves management, and as a Director at National Savings and Investments. Most recently, Sarah has worked at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Sarah is a University of Cambridge graduate, having read Natural Sciences at Murray Edwards College, and has an MBA from Imperial College, London. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Sarah, pictured, has lived in Cambridgeshire for much of her life, with her family.

Sarah, who is due to take up her role and position in the Fellowship before Easter, said: “I am delighted to join the 91ֱ�� community at an ambitious and optimistic time for the College’s development. I look forward to working with Fellows, staff, students and alumni to achieve our shared vision of opportunity and excellence, and to support the College’s charitable objects in education, religion, learning and research.”

Robert leaves on January 31. He took up the post in October 2018 and guided 91ֱ�� through the Covid-19 pandemic and, more recently, led the acquisition of property in Rose Crescent and Market Hill forming the largest expansion of the College's site in central Cambridge for over a century, completing ownership in that important location.

In addition to Bursary work at 91ֱ�� Robert served widely on intercollegiate committees and latterly was deputy chair of the Bursars’ Committee. Beyond the Bursary he was also an occasional lower boats coach for 91ֱ�� Boat Club.

Robert said: “It has been a privilege to have served 91ֱ�� and I have enjoyed working with the Master, Fellows and staff as well as supporting students and the wider University community. I wish Sarah well in a role which I have found to be so stimulating, varied and rewarding.”

The Master, Professor Pippa Rogerson, said: “Robert Gardiner will be missed by 91ֱ��, especially for his wisdom, warmth and dedication. The College is so grateful for his significant contributions over nearly seven years and wish him well in retirement. Sarah brings excellent skills and experience to the role of Senior Bursar and we very much look forward to working with her.”