Administrator (Research Office)

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. 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 and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. 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

Working with senior research and knowledge exchange staff providing administrative support for the broad range of research and knowledge exchange activity across the University. This includes supervising projects and staff, and administrative support for post-graduate research students, funding and ethics applications, as well as liaising with external organisations. For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Dr Jane Williams, Head of Research at jane.williams@hartpury.ac.uk or Alison Morris RKE Project Manager at alison.morris@hartpury.ac.uk

About You

An enthusiastic, experienced and proactive administrator, interested in research and knowledge exchange, able to organize and prioritise their work and will happily take the lead in project management. The ability to work effectively as part of a team to resolve problems and develop practice and procedures is essential, as well as being comfortable working with colleagues, students and external organisations. Previous experience of working within administration within a Higher Education or research environment would be advantageous.

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 plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• 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. 

Visit our website www.hartpury.ac.uk to see full details and to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post. 

Please click here to see the full person specification and job description

The closing date for receipt of applications is the 14^th April 2024

Interviews will be held on the 2^nd May 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.

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