Job Description

Animal Collection Manager
35,852-36,876 per annum
37.5 hours per week including weekends and public holidays where required
Permanent
About the Role
Hartpury is seeking an ambitious, driven professional with extensive animal knowledge and experience to manage and develop our expanding animal collection. This is an exceptional learning resource that underpins all animal-related practical activities, supporting both College and University students in developing industry skills.
This is an exciting and pivotal time to join us. As a proud BIAZA Educational Associate Member, Hartpury is committed to delivering the highest standards in animal care, welfare, and education. You will lead a passionate and skilled team at a time of significant growth, with new cutting-edge facilities and the introduction of T Level qualifications in Animal Care and Management, further broadening our educational offer.
About You

• You have extensive experience within the animal industry or an educational animal establishment, with an excellent understanding of best husbandry practices across a variety of domestic and exotic species.
• You have a strong knowledge of animal welfare standards and legislation.
• You bring experience of working in an education environment, or demonstrate an understanding of the curriculum, with the motivation to inspire learners to achieve excellent results and develop employability through the Hartpury Certificate.
• You have proven experience in staff management and team leadership.
• You are professional, motivated, and demonstrate consistently high standards with a positive attitude.
• You are flexible, adaptable, and resilient in challenging situations.

We offer a fantastic package of 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 and paternity leave

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. 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 .
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 October 2025.
Interviews will be held on w/c 27th October or 3rd November 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.

Skills Required