1. Plan, deliver, and review high-quality strength and conditioning programmes to support the development and performance of Hartpury’s elite student-athletes across college and university sports academies.
2. Work collaboratively with sports coaches and interdisciplinary support teams (including medical, nutrition, psychology, and lifestyle) to provide holistic and individualised athlete development and effective load management.
3. Monitor, analyse, and report performance data to inform programme design, track progression, and support long-term athletic development, including key performance indicators and return-to-play processes.
4. Deliver foundational physical development programmes to the wider student-athlete cohort, preparing them for future transition into high-performance environments.
About You
5. Have relevant experience as a strength and conditioning coach
6. Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
7. Be highly motivated and commitment to delivering excellence
8. Achieved undergraduate or postgraduate degree in strength and conditioning or related field
9. UKSCA or NSCA accreditation (or equivalent) or be currently working towards these
We offer a fantastic package of including:
10. Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
11. 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
12. Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
13. Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
14. Employee Discounts Scheme
15. Onsite fitness facilities
16. Cycle to Work Scheme
17. Support for continuous professional development
18. Flexible working opportunities available
19. Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
20. 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.