Head of Works

Hours / Weeks: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Grade 9 (currently £54,893 to £69,488 per annum, including discretionary range)

About the role:

Worcester College, Oxford is looking for a Head of Works who has strategic and operational responsibility for the upkeep, compliance, safety and long-term development of the College’s physical estate (excluding the gardens and grounds), including the stewardship of the historic fabric, operation and maintenance of all buildings, drainage and hard landscaping, delivery of major capital projects and overall responsibility for Health and Safety and Fire Safety across the College.

The successful candidate will have a thorough knowledge of the law, regulations and current industry best practice across estates management, compliance and construction with relevant professional qualifications and experience in project managing major construction or refurbishment projects, including the management of external consultants.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.

Application process: To apply, please complete the application form on our website along with the Equality Monitoring Form.

Closing date: 12th June 2026 (midnight)

Interview date: 1st July 2026

If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks including Right to Work, proof of identity, Enhanced DBS, two references (including your most recent employer) and evidence of your professional qualifications.

Worcester College is equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Worcester College actively welcomes diversity amongst its staff and students. As a Disability Confident employer, all reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment process, working arrangements and/or environment to accommodate applicants with any form of disability.