1. Support the growth and professional operation of the Digital Innovation Farm (DIF) in line with the Hartpury 2030 Strategy
2. Provide day-to-day on-site administrative and operational support, acting as a first point of contact for enquiries and visitors
3. Coordinate room bookings, meetings and facility scheduling to support DIF activities
4. Assist with the planning, set-up, delivery and close-down of events, workshops and industry engagement activities
5. Provide hands-on, on-the-day event support and manage post-event follow-up and record keeping
6. Support marketing and communications activity, including event listings, mailouts, contact databases and engagement data
7. Work closely with DIF, farm, academic and marketing teams to ensure effective coordination and a professional, customer-focused environment
About You
8. GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths, with strong organisational and administrative skills
9. Excellent communication and customer service skills; proactive, reliable and flexible approach to work
10. Experience providing administrative, customer-facing and on-site operational support in a busy environment
11. Ability and willingness to support hands-on event delivery, including set-up, room reconfiguration and bookings, with familiarity using platforms such as Eventbrite
12. Experience supporting events, engagement and marketing activity, with an interest in agriculture, agri-tech, innovation or industry-facing work
We offer a fantastic package of including:
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
22. Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, launching in 2026
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.