Estates Administrator

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 2023) 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.

About the Role

At Hartpury we are committed to delivering teaching excellence and providing an environment where our people can flourish. Hartpury’s campus underpins an outstanding student experience both inside and outside the classroom. The Estates, Sustainability and Environment Department provide the services to ensure our buildings and facilities enable this today and in the future.

We are seeking an Estate Administrator who will operate at the heart of the Department:

• Providing excellent customer service reception and administrative support
• Help to ensure the smooth operations of Hartpury’s campus
• Manage a wide variety of customer enquiries
• Log and receive contractors and deliveries efficiently
• Oversee and manage a number of systems, including the Departmental Help Desk
• Handle a range of general administration and finance tasks on behalf of the Facilities department

About You

• You will be a good communicator with excellent customer service skills who enjoys working in a dynamic team environment.
• We are looking for someone who will be proactive and organised with the ability to multitask and prioritise your workload.
• You are expected to be computer literate and able to work in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and confident in learning new systems, including our help desk, Finance and Security software.
• Ideally, you will have worked in a customer service role or Estates or Construction industry previously.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements with a blended approach of office and home working
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

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.

Click the button below to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 28th March 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.