(Page updated August 2026)
As a Brookes Sport & Active Wellness Community or Concession member (in other words, a member of Oxford Hockey Club who is on Pitchero and paid subs), you are eligible to apply for an annual parking permit for use at Headington Hill Campus during off-peak hours.
Permit Cost: £24.86 administration fee (non-refundable)
Important: The permit becomes active from the date payment is made and cannot be backdated.
What the Permit Allows
Headington Hill Campus Parking | Off-Peak Hours Only:
• Monday - Friday: 5:01pm–6:59am
• Weekends and Bank Holidays: All day
Parking is available in the Headington Hill car park only.
If you do not have a permit, you must pay the daily parking tariff via the Trust App (Daily tariff price list).
Before You Apply
You will need:
• Your Member ID (see below)
• Up-to-date contact details
• Vehicle registration details
How to Apply
Step 1: Create a Nexus Account
• Register at Nexus Platform.
• Verify your email address and mobile number.
• Create a 6-digit Access Code.
• When prompted, enter the invitation code: 8IFZLX7 (Please note this is the number 8 followed by a capital I.)
Step 2: Complete Your Application
Once logged in:
• Enter your personal details
• Add your vehicle registration (VRM)
• Enter in the field Brookes Sport Member ID "Oxford Hockey Club" (if insufficient room "OHC").
• Review and submit your application
You will receive confirmation once your application has been submitted.
Step 3: Pay for Your Permit
Once approved by Transport Services, you will receive an email from Nexus advising that payment is required.
After payment has been made:
• Your permit will become active immediately
• You will receive confirmation by email
• Your permit will be valid for one year from the payment date
Important Information
Weekday Parking Restrictions: Parking is not permitted between 7:00am and 5:00pm on weekdays.
Please do not arrive before 5:01pm on weekdays. Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras are in operation and may issue a £40 Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).
Changing Vehicles
You can register up to two vehicles against your permit.
If you add or change a vehicle, you must update the registration details in the Nexus Platform
Failure to update the system may result in a PCN.
To add or change a vehicle on the Nexus Platform
• Log into the Nexus system
• From the left hand menu, select the Permit Management option.
• Select the My Permits tab at the top of the screen
• Choose the applications tab
• Select the specific application that you want to edit.
• To change a vehicle, click on Change Vehicle highlighted in blue text on the vehicle you wish to update, make the required changes and click on Submit. To add a vehicle click on Change Vehicle for Vehicle 2 details and insert the vehicle details, then click on Submit. A message will pop up on the screen to confirm that the vehicle details have been successfully updated/added.
Oxford Brookes University cannot accept responsibility for any PCNs issued.
Additional Guidance
A step-by-step guide explaining how to apply for, manage and update your permit is available online.
Need Help?
If you are unable to access your Nexus account, please contact: help@groupnexus.co.uk
For parking-related enquiries, please contact: transport@brookes.ac.uk