Director of Estates, Sustainability and Environment

30 hours per week

About the Role

Join Hartpury as our Director of Estates, Sustainability and Environment and lead the strategic development of our 360-hectare campus. This pivotal role oversees operational efficiency, sustainability initiatives, and health and safety compliance of our estate.  As a key member of the Executive team, supporting the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Management Team in driving strategic growth, ensuring effective operation of the University and College.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the development, maintenance, and optimisation of the campus estate.
• Drive sustainability and environmental initiatives to align with Hartpury’s 2030 strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations across all campus operations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to support strategic planning and resource management.
• Advise the Executive and Senior Management Teams reporting to the Board of Governors/wider leadership team on estate-related matters.

About You

• Significant experience in strategic planning and operational management of large estates.
• Demonstrated success in implementing sustainability initiatives and achieving environmental targets.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Leadership and communication skills, ability to influence at all levels.
• Relevant professional qualifications/memberships in estates or facilities management.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working
• 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Private medical cover
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers. 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, 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 ED&I 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 ED&I, please click here.

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 Sunday 8^th June 2025.

Interviews will be held on w/c 16^th June 2025.

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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