HE Careers Administration Assistant
£25,660 - £26,320 per annum
A minimum of 37.5 hours per week
Fixed Term to cover maternity leave
About the Role
- Provide essential coordination and administrative support to ensure smooth operation
- Act as a key point of contact for students, helping them access careers support, employability resources and development opportunities
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of a varied programme of careers events, workshops and student engagement activities
- Support the effective use of digital platforms and systems that help students connect with careers information and services
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Hartpury including the Students' Union and external partners to promote careers and employability initiatives
- Play an important role in ensuring students receive a responsive, professional and welcoming service
- Help maintain a positive and engaging student facing presence both online and at campus events
About You
- An organised and proactive individual who enjoys working in a busy and varied role
- Passionate about delivering an excellent service and making a positive difference to the student experience
- Have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy building positive relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Confident managing competing priorities remaining calm and professional when responding to changing demands
- Comfortable using technology and digital tools and are keen to learn new systems and ways of working
- Enjoy working as part of a team whilst also being able to take ownership of your own responsibilities
- You are adaptable, enthusiastic and willing to contribute to a range of activities and projects
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
- 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
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 19th July 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.
