Estates ManagerUniversity

Location: St Cross College, 61 St Giles’, Oxford, OX1 3LZ

St Cross College is inviting applications for an experienced Estates Manager, who will be responsible for managing all aspects of the College’s estate, overseeing its effective maintenance and managing major building projects, and contributing to the College’s strategic planning while ensuring the College meets its legal, environmental and health and safety obligations. The role will manage the directly employed Estates team (3 people) and co-ordinate contractors with them.

Responsibilities

Some of the role's core responsibilities include:

Contribute to and implement the College’s Estates strategic planning, with particular focus on the physical environment and physical resources

Plan, manage and develop the College estate creatively and cost-effectively, balancing short, medium and long-term maintenance needs

Lead, motivate and support the Maintenance team to deliver exceptional service across multiple sites

Support the Bursars in developing and managing capital and maintenance budgets

Champion a strong health and safety culture across all estates activity

Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in all areas of estate management

Working at St Cross

Dedicated solely to Graduate students and Fellows, St Cross is characterised by an intellectually vibrant and truly international community. One of Oxford’s youngest colleges, St Cross prides itself on its friendly community filled with inter disciplinary academic excellence. As part of this close-knit egalitarian college you will find staff, students and fellows welcoming and committed to promoting the world class study, research and innovation of Oxford University. For more information please visit www.stx.ox.ac.uk.

How to Apply

Applications are made during the University's online recruitment portal. You will be asked to upload a CV and supporting statement which explains how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks ( such as time out to care for dependents). Interviews will take place in person at St Cross College on Monday 30th November and Tuesday 1st December 2026.