Estates Services, Oxford Are you an experienced Capital Projects Manager ready to lead a portfolio of high-value projects in one of the world's leading universities? This is your chance to join the University of Oxford as a Capital Projects Development Manager to play a key role in delivering a diverse and ground-breaking portfolio, including everything from cutting-edge research facilities to innovative teaching spaces. About the Role Accountable to senior University Officers the principal responsibility will be to lead on the management, monitoring and coordination of the MSD capital project programme, coordinating elements of the programme as well as project and design teams. The post holder will ensure the efficient, timely and correct delivery of projects, which meet the business needs and requirements of the division and stakeholders, and in accordance with relative legislation and University governance. What We Offer:
1. 30 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays)
2. Hybrid working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
3. Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
4. Excellent contributory pension scheme
5. Subsidised sports centre membership and cycle loan scheme
6. Supportive childcare services and generous family leave
About You The post holder will have demonstrable relevant experience of coordinating a complex capital project portfolio and a broad professional client or project management orientated understanding of the delivery of a range of projects from relatively simple projects to complex refurbishment and new build laboratory projects. Essential Criteria include:
7. Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
8. Professional qualification in construction or business management.
9. Membership of a relevant professional body.
10. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
11. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
12. Experience in preparing committee papers and reports.
Desirable Criteria:
13. Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2).
14. Experience within the Higher Education or NHS sector.
15. Line management and team leadership experience.
16. Covering letter / supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria for the role as set out in the job description
17. Curriculum vitae (CV)
18. Contact details of two referees (only contacted if you are successful)