Domestic Bursar

Balliol College is looking to appoint to the role of Domestic Bursar. Reporting to the Master, as Head of the College, the Domestic Bursar is responsible to the Governing Body for the overall domestic management of the College.

The Domestic Bursar is a leader and role model for staff whose daily work is crucial for the smooth running of the College. The Domestic Bursar's teams are in many ways the face of the College and deliver the first experience which all our students, guests, and visitors receive upon arrival.

Strong candidates will bring substantial senior management experience within a complex organisation, such as the hospitality, higher education, or facilities management sectors. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional relationship-building abilities, with a clear commitment to supporting, empowering, and valuing staff. They will be adaptable, highly organised, and capable of managing a broad and varied portfolio of responsibilities while maintaining clear priorities and effective oversight. Familiarity with the collegiate structure of the University of Oxford would be advantageous, though it is not essential.

Recruitment for this senior role is being managed by our advising consultant, Minerva.

A candidate pack with full details can be accessed here .

The closing date for applications is Monday 12 October. First interviews will take place at the College on 26 October 2026. Final interviews will be in early November 2026.