Bursar

Green Templeton College, University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Templeton College, University of Oxford, seeks a new Bursar to lead its financial management and support ambitious fundraising efforts. The role involves strategic oversight of investments, compliance, and risk management, requiring a collaborative leader who embodies the values of higher education. Applications should be submitted by July 11, 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven management of finance in complex environments.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in a collaborative way.
• Commitment to college values and principles of higher education.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the college’s finances and investments.
• Accountable for legal compliance and risk management.
• Direct reports include HR Manager and Head of Finance.

Skills

Financial Literacy

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Job description

Green Templeton College, University of Oxford, was established in its current form in October 2008 through the merger of Green and Templeton Colleges. From its foundation, its dynamism has come from being a meeting point of the practitioner, professional and academic worlds. It is above all an active and engaged intellectual approach rather than a purely reflective one.

We are now seeking to elect a new Bursar to succeed the current incumbent, who will retire in December. The Bursar will play a key role in the college’s future success in securing its financial future through the right mix of investment and operational assets, and supporting an ambitious fundraising agenda.

Accountable to the Principal and Governing Body, the Bursar is both a Fellow and Trustee and plays a critical role in the leadership and operation of the college. The Bursar has overall responsibility for the college’s finances and investments; property assets; legal and compliance matters and risk management. Direct reports include the Domestic Bursar, the HR Manager, the Head of Finance, and the Head of Library and Information Services.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of management of finance in a complex environment, as well as of leading and inspiring multi-disciplinary teams in a collegiate and collaborative way. Financially highly literate, with a strong understanding of key investment management issues, they will be strategically minded with excellent oral and written communication skills. In addition, they will be committed to college values and the principles of higher education.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Green Templeton College, University of Oxford on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference FBUSA. Alternatively email [e-mail]. Applications should be received by midday on Friday 11th July 2025.