Head of Endowment Office – Nuffield College – Oxford –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. 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 +44 (0) 207 518 2635 / +44 (0) 7515 919 648 date for applications: Friday 6th February 2026

Created: 2026-01-28