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The Research Degrees Manager will work as part of Hartpury University’s Academic Registry team to co-ordinate the administration of our postgraduate research degree students’ journey. The University currently has about 30 research degree students, with an aim to increase this number to about 40 by 2030.
1. Play a pivotal role in supporting our students and staff to navigate the requirements of both Hartpury University and the research degree awarding body partner
2. Directly influence the future of research degrees at Hartpury
3. Working with external stakeholders and many different academic and professional services’ departments at Hartpury
4. Directly promote excellent student enrolment, assessment and progression, and graduation experiences
5. Represent the interests of our postgraduate research students and associated staff in both operational and strategic conversations
About You:
Experience of working with research degree students in an English university.
6. Understanding of English regulatory requirements of universities offering research degrees
7. Ability to produce guidance to support routine decision making and experience of interpreting requirements to make non-routine decisions independently.
8. Experience of influencing people whom you do not line manage to complete projects successfully and implement outcomes.
9. Excellent skills to plan, organise and complete work to a high standard by a deadline.
10. Ability to work well in a team as a team leader or in another team role
11. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across a variety of channels including Microsoft Office packages.
12. Strong customer service skills and a commitment to excellent customer service.
We offer a fantastic package of including:
Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
13. 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
14. Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
15. Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
16. Employee Discounts Scheme
17. Onsite fitness facilities
18. Cycle to Work Scheme
19. Support for continuous professional development
20. Flexible working opportunities available
21. Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
About Us
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click .
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.