Project Officer Campus Development

Hartpury-University-and-College; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave rising to 30 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are seeking a proactive professional to support capital projects and refurbishment work through all RIBA stages, ensuring timely delivery and budget compliance. You will manage data-driven space allocation and coordinate with contractors and internal teams.

The role emphasizes client liaison, accurate reporting, and adherence to regulations, with flexible working options and strong commitment to sustainability and asset management.

Qualifications

• Organisational and time management skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• IT literate with demonstrable Microsoft Office skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate at all levels and represent Hartpury professionally.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Support and directly manage capital new build and refurbishment projects through all RIBA stages, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Contribute to space management and allocation with accurate data and reports for stakeholders.
• Assist with Client Briefs, tender and contract documentation, and manage financial requisitions and POs.
• Support sustainability and carbon management across capital projects and asset management.
• Complete project administration and post-completion documentation for maintenance planning.
• Prepare timely progress reports and respond to stakeholder enquiries.
• Provide client-side liaison with contractors and professional teams throughout lifecycles.
• Maintain accurate data on condition, function, utilisation, compliance, environmental performance and costs.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

IT literacy (MS Office)

Attention to detail

Decision making

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Support and, for smaller projects, directly manage capital new build and refurbishment projects through all RIBA stages, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
• Contribute to space management and allocation to ensure the efficient use of campus facilities, producing accurate data and reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with preparing Client Briefs, tender and contract documentation, and manage financial requisitions and purchase orders in line with regulations
• Support delivery of sustainability and carbon management priorities through capital projects, space, and asset management activities
• Complete project administration and post-completion documentation to enable effective maintenance planning
• Prepare timely and accurate progress reports and respond to stakeholder enquiries
• Provide client-side liaison with contractors and professional teams throughout project lifecycles
• Maintain accurate data, capturing information on condition, function, utilisation, compliance, environmental performance, and costs to support decision-making
• Oversee and coordinate external advisors and contractors, including reviewing risk assessments, method statements, and payment applications
• Supporting the development and delivery of a long-term Strategic Maintenance Plan

About You

• Organisational and time management skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Problem-solving skills
• IT literate with demonstrable Microsoft Office skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate at all levels and represent Hartpury in a professional and highly competent manner.
• Ability to make informed decisions and work unsupervised.
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service.
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

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. 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 12 th November 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.