Project Officer Campus Development

Hartpury University And Hartpury College; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing support (EAP)

LGPS pension

Onsite fitness facilities

CPD support

Flexible working

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are seeking a Project Officer for Campus Development to lead capital projects through all RIBA stages and ensure timely delivery within budget. The role emphasizes space management, data reporting, and effective client-side liaison with contractors and professional teams.

You will assist with briefs, tenders, financials, and post-completion documentation while supporting sustainability and a long-term maintenance strategy within a dynamic campus

Qualifications

• Organisational and time management skills.
• Written and verbal communication abilities.
• Interpersonal and teamwork capability.
• Problem-solving aptitude.
• IT literacy with MS Office proficiency.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• 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 data/reporting for stakeholders.
• Assist with Client Briefs, tender and contract docs; manage financial requisitions and purchase orders.
• Support sustainability and carbon management across projects and asset management activities.
• Complete project administration and post-completion documentation for maintenance planning.
• Prepare timely progress reports and respond to stakeholder inquiries.
• Provide client-side liaison with contractors and professional teams throughout project lifecycles.
• Maintain accurate data on condition, function, utilisation, compliance, environmental performance and costs.
• Oversee external advisors and contractors, review risk assessments, method statements and payment applications.
• Support the development and delivery of a long-term Strategic Maintenance Plan.

Skills

Organisational & time management

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal & teamwork

Problem-solving

IT literacy (MS Office)

Accuracy & attention to detail

Stakeholder liaison

Independent decision-making

Job description

Project Officer Campus Development

£29,292 - £32,978 per annum

40 hours per week

Permanent

About the role:

• 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.

We offer a fantastic package of including:

• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service.
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Onsite fitness facilities
• 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,

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.