Job Description

Digital Innovation Farm - Operations and Engagement Administrator
25,660 per annum
37.5 hours per week
Fixed Term for One Year
About the Role

• Support the growth and professional operation of the Digital Innovation Farm (DIF) in line with the Hartpury 2030 Strategy
• Provide day-to-day on-site administrative and operational support, acting as a first point of contact for enquiries and visitors
• Coordinate room bookings, meetings and facility scheduling to support DIF activities
• Assist with the planning, set-up, delivery and close-down of events, workshops and industry engagement activities
• Provide hands-on, on-the-day event support and manage post-event follow-up and record keeping
• Support marketing and communications activity, including event listings, mailouts, contact databases and engagement data
• Work closely with DIF, farm, academic and marketing teams to ensure effective coordination and a professional, customer-focused environment

About You

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths, with strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; proactive, reliable and flexible approach to work
• Experience providing administrative, customer-facing and on-site operational support in a busy environment
• Ability and willingness to support hands-on event delivery, including set-up, room reconfiguration and bookings, with familiarity using platforms such as Eventbrite
• Experience supporting events, engagement and marketing activity, with an interest in agriculture, agri-tech, innovation or industry-facing work

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
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, launching in 2026

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 15th February 2026.
Interviews will be held on w/c 23rd February 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. 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