Research and Innovation Office Administrator

Hartpury-University-and-College; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave rising to 30 with

Wellbeing support (Employee Assistance

Flexible working opportunities

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Hartpury University and Hartpury College is seeking a part-time Research and Innovation Office Administrator to provide high-quality administrative coordination across the office and supporting diverse research activities.

You will be the first point of contact for students, staff and visitors, handling enquiries professionally and efficiently while coordinating ethics and governance administration. Flexible working opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• An organised, proactive and motivated individual with an interest in administration.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A positive team player who can work with colleagues and take ownership.
• Confident communicator who can establish effective working relationships.
• Willingness to learn new systems, processes and ways of working.
• Comfortable using digital systems to manage information and records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative support across the Research and Innovation Office and related activities.
• Act as the initial contact for students, staff and visitors with professional service.
• Coordinate the administration of ethics processes with the Ethics Committee.
• Assist with governance, financial records and related activities.
• Build relationships with external organisations to support research activities.
• Develop and enhance administrative processes and systems across the team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Team player

Strong communication

Digital literacy

Customer service orientation

Job description

Research and Innovation Office Administrator

37.5 hours per week

(Part-time hours and job share opportunities would be considered for this role)

Permanent

About the Role

• Deliver high quality administrative coordination across the Research and Innovation Office, facilitating a broad range of research and knowledge exchange activities for staff and students and servicing key meetings and groups
• Act as an initial point of contact for students, staff and visitors, ensuring enquiries are handled professionally and efficiently
• Coordinate the administration of the University's ethics processes, working closely with the Chair and members of the Ethics Committee
• Assist with the preparation, submission and monitoring of research governance requirements, financial records and related activities
• Build effective relationships with external organisations, partners and collaborators to facilitate current and future research activities and events
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of administrative processes, systems and ways of working across the Research and Innovation team

About You

• An organised, proactive and motivated individual with an interest in developing a career in administration. You will enjoy managing a varied workload, maintaining efficient processes, delivering excellent customer service and contributing to a professional working environment
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain accuracy when handling a range of administrative tasks
• A positive team player who can work effectively with colleagues while also taking ownership of allocated responsibilities and initiatives
• A confident communicator who can establish effective working relationships with colleagues, students and external organisations
• Eager to develop administrative experience within a higher education or research environment, with a willingness to learn new systems, processes and ways of working
• Comfortable using digital systems and technology to manage information, coordinate activities and maintain accurate records
• 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 the 19 th October 2026

Interviews are due to take place on the 4 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.