Domestic Bursar

Full-time (36.5 hours per week)

Mansfield College is seeking to appoint an experienced and strategic Domestic Bursar to lead the College’s Domestic Operations during a significant period of growth and development.

This is a particularly exciting time for Mansfield and our Bursary team as we embark on an ambitious College Transformation Project.  The main focus of this project is a significant re-development of our existing site spanning four years with our Bursary team being a driving force behind the project’s success. 

The Domestic Bursar is a senior leadership role with responsibility for accommodation, housekeeping, catering, lodge and reception services, conferences, bar and front-of-house operations. Reporting to the College Bursar and managing a team of senior departmental leads, the postholder will ensure high-quality service delivery, regulatory compliance and financial sustainability across a complex operational environment.

A Key Strategic Appointment

Over the next three years, the College will expand its accommodation portfolio to include:

• 45 new HMO rooms
• 3–4 Cambridge Street (38 rooms), for which the College has full responsibility for building management and maintenance
• 18 rooms sourced through Finders Keepers

In addition, the College will undergo a Universities UK Accommodation Code of Practice (UUKACoP) Audit in Spring 2027.

Given this expansion, strong facilities and buildings management experience is essential. The successful candidate will oversee statutory compliance, maintenance planning, contractor management, health and safety, and audit preparation across an increasingly complex estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of Domestic Services
• Oversight of student accommodation and compliance frameworks
• Responsibility for conference and commercial income generation
• Budget management and financial oversight
• Preparation for and successful delivery of the 2027 UUKACoP Audit
• Leadership and development of senior operational managers

Person Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Significant senior management experience in a complex operational environment
• Substantial facilities/buildings management expertise, ideally within residential or multi-occupancy settings
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and HMO requirements
• Financial acumen and experience managing substantial budgets
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience within higher education, hospitality, or a collegiate environment would be advantageous.

How to Apply

Please apply via our website via the 'Apply' button above.

 Alternatively, you can submit your CV and a supporting cover letter explaining how you meet the selection criteria to:

vacancies@mansfield.ox.ac.uk

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