Nuffield College
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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? xsngvjr
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.
For an
informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our
advisors at Berwick Partners:
William
Pringle
Partner, Head of Charity, Arts, Culture
& Heritage Practice
Berwick
Partners
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Closing date for applications:
Friday 6th February 2026