Hartpury is seeking an ambitious, driven professional with extensive animal knowledge and experience to manage and develop our expanding animal collection. This is an exceptional learning resource that underpins all animal-related practical activities, supporting both College and University students in developing industry skills.
This is in exciting and pivotal time to join us. As a proud BIAZA Educational Associate Member, Hartpury is committed to delivering the highest standards in animal care, welfare, and education. You will lead a passionate and skilled team at a time of significant growth, with new cutting-edge facilities and the introduction of T Level qualifications in Animal Care and Management, further broadening our educational offer.
About You
1. You have extensive experience within the animal industry or an educational animal establishment, with an excellent understanding of best husbandry practices across a variety of domestic and exotic species.
2. You have a strong knowledge of animal welfare standards and legislation.
3. You bring experience of working in an education environment, or demonstrate an understanding of the curriculum, with the motivation to inspire learners to achieve excellent results and develop employability through the Hartpury Certificate.
4. You have proven experience in staff management and team leadership.
5. You are professional, motivated, and demonstrate consistently high standards with a positive attitude.
6. You are flexible, adaptable, and resilient in challenging situations.
We offer a fantastic package of including:
7. Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
8. 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
9. Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
10. Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
11. Employee Discounts Scheme
12. Onsite fitness facilities
13. Cycle to Work Scheme
14. Support for continuous professional development
15. Flexible working opportunities available
16. 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.