Head of Endowment Office. Job in Oxford Education & Training Jobs

Nuffield College; Oxford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious graduate college in Oxford is seeking a Head of Endowment Office to manage a diverse investment portfolio and oversee real estate assets. The ideal candidate will have experience in investment asset management and property development, with strong stakeholder engagement and organisational skills. This unique opportunity includes shaping the future of the college's investment strategy and property developments, ensuring robust governance and reporting arrangements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing investment assets.
• Experience overseeing property development projects is a plus.
• Strong understanding of portfolio oversight.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of a diverse investment portfolio.
• Oversee day-to-day management of real estate assets.
• Coordinate consultants and legal advisors for property projects.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Understanding of investment principles

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Overview

Role: Head of Endowment Office

Company: Nuffield College

Location: Oxford

Salary: Competitive Salary

Nuffield College aspires to be a world-leading graduate college dedicated to advanced research in the social sciences. Its endowment underpins the College's academic activities and future sustainability. We are seeking an experienced professional to lead the Endowment Office and support the management and development of the College's investment portfolio.

The Role

• You will play a pivotal role in supporting the management of a diverse investment portfolio of property and non-property assets, and will have responsibility for ensuring robust reporting and governance arrangements are in place in relation to the College's investment activities.
• You will oversee the day-to-day management of the College's real estate assets and play a key role in contributing to the College's major property development projects in Oxford. Often acting as the College's client representative, you will coordinate consultants, managing agents, and legal advisors to deliver projects effectively and strategically.
• Alongside property responsibilities, you will oversee the administration of non-property investments, including equities, fixed income, and cash, liaising with external managers and working closely with the College's Head of Finance and other key stakeholders.

The Candidate

You will be able to demonstrate strong experience of managing and/or supporting the management of investment assets, and ideally will have some experience of overseeing and/or supporting the delivery of property development projects. Familiarity with investment principles and portfolio oversight is important, though deep technical investment expertise is not essential. Outstanding stakeholder engagement, organisational skills, and respect for governance structures are key. A degree-level education is required; relevant professional qualifications are desirable.

Why Nuffield?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of Oxford's most prestigious colleges, combining strategic property leadership with stewardship of a diversified investment portfolio.

How to apply / Contact

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Closing date for applications: Friday 6th February 2026