Senior Estates Administrator and Compliance Manager
£28,561 - £35,002 per annum (Band 3 Point 15-22)
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
About the Role
- Provide high-level administrative and governance support to the Estates, Sustainability & Environment (ESE) Management Team.
- Support the Director of ESE in the effective coordination and operation of departmental activities and priorities.
- Maintain accurate records, documentation and knowledge management systems to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate compliance, audit and governance activities, ensuring statutory and organisational requirements are met.
- Lead and monitor risk management and business continuity processes across the department.
- Support financial administration, performance reporting and the monitoring of key departmental objectives.
- Line manage the Estates Service Desk Administrator, Data and Systems Officer, and Grounds and Maintenance Officer, providing leadership and support to ensure effective service delivery.
About You
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage complex documentation, competing priorities and deadlines.
- A proactive and detail-oriented approach, ensuring accuracy and high standards across all areas of work.
- Experience supporting compliance, governance, statutory or regulatory requirements within a professional environment.
- Commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and providing effective support to colleagues and stakeholders.
- Experience working within Estates, Facilities Management or another regulated environment would be advantageous.
- A collaborative and adaptable professional who enjoys working in a busy team and contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
- 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
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Support for continuous professional development
- Flexible working opportunities available
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity & shared parental leave
- Entry to seasonal events on campus
- Free shuttle bus service between Gloucester city centre
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. Our passionate, innovative business culture and strong support networks make Hartpury an exceptional place to develop professionally and progress your career.
At Hartpury, we’re committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace – a place where we can all be ourselves and everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively welcome applications from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities and disabled candidates. We offer an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria for the role. We’ll also ensure fair treatment and provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process for anyone who needs them. 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.
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 23rd August 2026.
Interviews will be held on 1st September 2026.
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. To avoid missing the opportunity to apply, we encourage candidates to submit their applications at their earliest convenience.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
