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Estates Administrator

Posted: 12/02/26
Recruiter:Merton College Oxford
Reference:3070323825
Type:Permanent
Salary:£38,000 - £40,000 Annual
Location:Oxford, Oxfordshire
Description:

Merton College is seeking a highly organised and proactive Estates Administrator to support the management of its extensive and diverse property portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills, an analytical mind, and an interest in property, land, estates, or compliance work. Working closely with the Land Agent, you will play a key role in maintaining estate records, coordinating compliance activities, preparing tenancy and rent information, supporting valuations and budgets, and liaising with tenants and external contractors. The role is varied and is central to the smooth running of the College's property operations.

This role would suit someone with excellent attention to detail, strong numerical and IT skills, and the ability to work independently with discretion and professionalism.

Experience within property, estates, land management, legal administration, or similar environments is desirable but not essential. Training can be provided for the right candidate.

This is a part-time post, with weekly hours of work between 21 and 28, depending on the candidate's preference. These hours can be worked over 3-5 days per week. Typical office hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, with a 1-hour (unpaid) lunch break. Some flexibility can be offered in working hours.

The duties and skills required are described in more detail in the 'Further Particulars', available on our website via the Apply button.

Benefits

Merton College offers an excellent range of benefits, including:

  • Membership of the University of Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS)
  • Free medical insurance (taxable benefit)
  • 30 days' annual leave per year (pro rata), plus bank holidays
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free gym access and staff wellbeing activities
  • Cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes
  • Free meals while at work

To apply, please visit our vacancies page via the Apply button.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on 24th February 2026.

Merton College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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