Asset Manager

The University of Oxford Department of Engineering Science is one of the largest research and teaching departments in the university and is a world-renowned institution with a reputation for excellence, with strong links to Computer Science, Materials Science and Medicine. We are dedicated to addressing global challenges through cutting edge research and innovation, from reducing carbon emissions to helping develop vaccines.  

The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.

The role

The department is seeking to appoint an Asset Manager, this is a new role within the department, that will allow the appointee to shape and define the role within the department. Working closely with teams across the department you will help to implement and then manage a new asset and space management system. This role offers variety and visibility within the department to make a lasting impact.

Working closely with teams across the department you will help implement and manage the new asset and space management system to ensure that all teams requirements included in the new system and the system reflects the diverse operational needs and is accessible, effective, and future-ready.

Reporting to the General Facilities Manager within the Facilities Management Team, you will play a key role in modernising how the department manages its space and assets.

The Department occupies 20 buildings within the city and surrounding areas.  This role will be based at the Thom building on Parks Road site in the city centre.  In this role you will be required to visit all departmental buildings to build relationships with key people and understand the individual building requirements and ensure these are incorporated into the new asset and space management system.

What we are looking for

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with good IT skills, an attention to detail and a talent for problem solving. This is a rare opportunity to create and shape a role from the ground up within one of the world’s leading universities. You’ll work in a collaborative, innovative environment, contributing to a department that is making a real difference globally.

About the team

The Facilities team consists of a General Facilities Manager, an Assistant Facilities Manager, an Administrator, 2 receptionists and a janitor, the team are based in an office in the Thom building and operate across all the departmental buildings.

Our team values flexibility, with many team members working in a hybrid format. Additionally, some members of the team enjoy non-standard working hours, such as compressed or part-time schedules.

Hybrid working: 80% FTE on site minimum

Application Process

You will be required to upload a cover letter/supporting statement which details how you meet each of the selection criteria, a CV and the details of three referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 4 May 2026 at 12:00 noon.

Interviews will take place the week commencing the 18 May 2026 and will be in-person.

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