Finance and Investment Bursar

Islam and the Muslim world. Based in its purpose-built home on Marston Road, close to the heart of the University of Oxford, the Centre promotes academic excellence, intellectual exchange and a deeper understanding of Islamic civilisation and contemporary Muslim societies. Incorporated by Royal Charter and registered as a charity, it brings together scholars from different disciplines, intellectual traditions and cultural backgrounds through research, teaching, visiting fellowships, publications, lectures, seminars, conferences and international partnerships. The Finance and Investment Bursar will be the Centre’s senior finance executive, accountable to the Director for the strategic management and stewardship of its financial resources. As a member of the senior leadership team, the postholder will lead financial planning, management, controls and reporting, oversee the investment portfolio and commercial property assets, advise on financial strategy, risk and major commitments, and lead and develop the finance function. The candidates will bring a recognised professional qualification in accountancy, investment or finance, substantial senior financial leadership experience, strong strategic judgement and experience of overseeing investments and external advisers. They will combine commercial acumen, integrity and discretion with the ability to communicate complex financial and investment matters clearly to non-specialists; experience in a charity, higher education institution or an organisation with endowed or restricted funds would be advantageous. Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit roles.saxbam.com using reference IAUMC. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com . Applications should be received by noon on Monday 30 November 2026.