Equine Commercial Growth Lead - Assistant Director

Hartpury University and Hartpury College; England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave entitlement

Wellbeing support including Employee E

Generous pension scheme (LGPS)

Employee Discounts Scheme

Onsite fitness facilities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Continuous professional development

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Hartpury University and Hartpury College in Gloucestershire invites applications for the Assistant Equine Director – Commercial role. You will shape long-term commercial strategy while delivering hands-on projects, events and partnerships in collaboration with students and industry partners.

Reporting to the Equine Director, the role focuses on growing commercial activity, managing budgets and ensuring educational impact, with a strong emphasis on income generation and governance.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinking and the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build partnerships with industry partners.
• Strong drive to create opportunities and deliver exceptional events and educational experiences.

Responsibilities

• Contribute at a strategic level to the development of Hartpury’s equine commercial vision, priorities and growth plans.
• Work in a hands on, delivery focused way to implement projects, partnerships and initiatives.
• Lead and grow commercial equine activity, working directly with academic and professional colleagues.
• Build and maintain relationships with commercial and industry partners, translating opportunity into practical outcomes.
• Engage closely with students, ensuring commercial activity enhances learning, employability and industry readiness.
• Oversee commercial performance, budgets and income generation, balancing innovation with governance.

Job description

Hartpury University and Hartpury College in Gloucestershire invites applications for the Assistant Equine Director – Commercial role. You will shape long-term commercial strategy while delivering hands-on projects, events and partnerships in collaboration with students and industry partners.

Reporting to the Equine Director, the role focuses on growing commercial activity, managing budgets and ensuring educational impact, with a strong emphasis on income generation and governance.