Home Bursar, WOLFSON COLLEGE

Guardian Jobs; Oxford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfson College in Oxford seeks an exceptional Home Bursar to provide strategic and operational leadership across the College's estate and operational services. Reporting to the Bursar and working with the President, Fellows, staff and students, the Home Bursar will oversee estate, grounds, accommodation, housekeeping and lodge services and help shape the future of one of Oxford's forward‑looking colleges.

The successful candidate will bring proven leadership, sound judgment and the ability to

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the College's estate and operational services (estate, grounds, accommodation, housekeeping and lodge services).
• Oversee management and development of the College's estate and associated facilities.
• Collaborate with the Bursar, President, Fellows, staff and students to balance long-term planning with day-to-day operations.

Job description

Wolfson College is a distinctive graduate college within the University of Oxford, known for its international outlook, collaborative culture and commitment to excellence. Founded in 1966, the College provides an outstanding environment for study, research and professional life, underpinned by a strong sense of community and a reputation for innovation, including becoming the first Oxford college to achieve net zero carbon.

Wolfson College is seeking an exceptional Home Bursar to provide strategic and operational leadership across the College's estate and operational services. As a key member of the senior management team, the Home Bursar will be responsible for the management and development of the College's estate, grounds, accommodation, housekeeping and lodge services.

Reporting to the Bursar and working closely with the President, Fellows, staff and students, the Home Bursar will combine strategic vision with operational leadership, balancing long-term planning with the day-to-day management of a busy and complex estate. The postholder will play a central role in ensuring the College continues to provide an outstanding environment in which to live, work and study.

The successful candidate will be an experienced and credible leader with a strong track record of managing estates or operational services within a complex organisation. They will bring sound judgement, strategic insight and excellent leadership skills, together with the ability to build effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.

Join us and help shape the future of one of Oxford's most forward-looking colleges.

Interviews will take place in mid to late November 2026.

The Equal Opportunities policy of the College requires that all staff are offered equal opportunities within employment. Entry into employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria related to the post. Subject to statutory provisions, no applicant will be treated less favourably than another because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.