Farm Administrator

Hartpury-University-and-College; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 5,100 - 5,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

Employee Discounts Scheme

Onsite fitness facilities

Professional development

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Seasonal events on campus

Shuttle bus to Gloucester

Job summary

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are seeking an organised administrative assistant to support the Farm Director and the Farm team. You will maintain accurate farm records, assist with purchasing, reporting and general administrative processes, and coordinate meetings and communications.

You will hold GCSEs in English and Maths, have experience in administration, and be confident with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Previous administrative experience with ability to manage priorities.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Farm Director and Farm team.
• Maintain accurate farm records, documentation and compliance information.
• Support purchasing, reporting and general administrative processes.
• Coordinate meetings and communications and key administrative activities.
• Assist with audits, inspections and annual farm reporting requirements.

Skills

Organised

Admin multitask

Microsoft Office

Independent working

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

£5,132 – £5,413 per annum, based on an FTE of £25,660 - £27,069 per annum

7.5 hours per wee k, with flexibility on the day worked

Permanent

About the Role

• Providing administrative support to the Farm Director and wider Farm team
• Maintaining accurate farm records, documentation and compliance information
• Supporting purchasing, reporting and general administrative processes
• Coordinating meetings, communications and key administrative activities
• Assisting with audits, inspections and annual farm reporting requirements

About You

• You will hold GSCEs in English & Maths (or equivalent)
• You will have previous administrative experience, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• You will be confident using Microsoft Office and other digital systems
• You will have strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with a proactive and and customer-focused approach

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• 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
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, launching in 2026
• Free entry to seasonal events on campus
• Shuttle bus to Gloucester available, pay per use

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.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 27 th September 2026

Interviews will be held on Friday 9 th October 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.