Marketing and Events Coordinator

Hartpury-University-and-College; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave rising to 30

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts Scheme

Onsite fitness facilities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Hartpury University and Hartpury College is seeking an organised events coordinator to support planning and delivery of a diverse programme that showcases Hartpury and engages prospective students, visitors and stakeholders. The role blends office and home working and requires travel to events across the UK, including evenings and weekends.

You will provide administrative and logistical support, work with Marketing and colleagues, manage resources and represent Hartpury at events to drive

Qualifications

• An organised and enthusiastic individual with excellent attention to detail.
• A confident communicator who builds positive relationships with a wide range of people.
• Able to balance multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Committed to delivering outstanding customer service and positive visitor experiences.
• A proactive team player delivering successful events.
• Comfortable using digital systems and working accurately.
• Flexible approach with travel and occasional evenings and weekends.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and willing to travel to events across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of a diverse programme of events that showcase Hartpury and engage prospective students, visitors and stakeholders.
• Provide coordinated administrative and logistical support to ensure events run smoothly and deliver an excellent visitor experience.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Marketing and the wider organisation to support recruitment, celebratory and community events.
• Manage event resources, communications and systems, always ensuring a professional and organised approach.
• Represent Hartpury at events both on and off campus, contributing to the success of our student recruitment and engagement activities.

Skills

Organised

Communication skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Team player

Digital systems

Flexible working

Travel willingness

Full UK driving licence

Job description

• Support the planning and delivery of a diverse programme of events that showcase Hartpury and engage prospective students, visitors and stakeholders
• Provide coordinated administrative and logistical support to ensure events run smoothly and deliver an excellent visitor experience
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Marketing and the wider organisation to support recruitment, celebratory and community events
• Manage event resources, communications and systems, always ensuring a professional and organised approach
• Represent Hartpury at events both on and off campus, contributing to the success of our student recruitment and engagement activities

About You

• An organised and enthusiastic, with excellent attention to detail
• A confident communicator who enjoys building positive relationships with a wide range of individuals
• Able to balance multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands in a busy environment
• Committed to delivering outstanding customer service, creating positive experiences for visitors and guests
• A proactive team player contributing to the successful delivery of events
• Comfortable using digital systems and able to work efficiently and accurately
• Flexible in your approach to work, with the ability to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends to support events
• Hold a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel, as the role requires travel to events across the UK and the transportation, set-up and pack-down of exhibition stands, equipment and promotional materials
• Hybrid working arrangements with 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
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity & shared parental leave
• Entry to seasonal events
• Free shuttle bus service

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 the 23 rd August 2026

Interviews will be held on the 2 nd September 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.