Agri-Tech Project Officer
£30,311 per annum
37.5 hours per week
Fixed Term until 31st March 2025
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 2023) 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 here.
About the Role
As the Agri-Tech Project Officer, you will provide effective administration and marketing support Agri-Tech Centre and Tech Box Park projects, facility, and beneficiaries and able to deliver technological business support for farming businesses within the Gloucestershire region, which will additionally support our Hartpury Agri-Tech Department.
Hartpury’s Digital Innovation Farm forms part of an exciting 10-year vision at Hartpury, which is already under way with the construction of a £2 million Agri-Tech Centre. Hartpury’s Digital Innovation Farm will include the National Centre for Agricultural Data Management and Interpretation, to assist the industry in its advancement of agricultural technology, data, and security. Officially opened earlier this year by NFU President Minette Batters, the Agri-Tech Centre provides farmers, students, and organisations with access to the latest commercial technology. This is an ESIF funded project.
About You
• Previous experience of working within an administrative/project support role.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including, Word, Excel, Access and Outlook is essential.
• Ability to liaise at all levels.
• Able to prioritise workload with a flexible attitude to work.
• Experience using social media marketing platforms and delivering marketing campaigns.
• Ability to provide a high level of administrative support to the Tech Box Park Manager
and Agri-Tech Centre Manager and other internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Holds a driver’s license.
• You will be expected to demonstrate the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young people and vulnerable adults.
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working.
• 25 days annual leave entitlement
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
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.
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The closing date for receipt of applications is 21st April 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
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 (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.