Senior Equine Events Coordinator

Hartpury University and Hartpury College; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartpury University and Hartpury College seek a dedicated individual for event and facility management. This role involves enhancing the student experience through events, supervising students, and coordinating trade stands for competitions. Join a leading education provider that offers excellent benefits and promotes diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme

Generous pension scheme (LGPS)

Employee Discounts Scheme

Onsite fitness facilities

Support for continuous professional development

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in equine event management preferred.
• Ability to build show jump courses and care for equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial use of facilities and manage events.
• Assist in procurement and coordination of trade stands.
• Supervise students gaining hands-on experience in competitions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Event management

Job description

£25,397 - £29,293 per annum based on an FTE £23,810 - £27,462 per annum A minimum of 40 hours per week, working 5 days over 7 days25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Food Allowance 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. About the Role:

• Supporting the commercial use of facilities, contributing to event management and income generation through facility hire and running of competitions through-out the year
• Assist in the procurement and coordination of trade stands for international events
• Enhance the student experience, through the provision of case studies, placement, and volunteering opportunities
  
  

About You:

• You will have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, have a flexible approach, be computer literate and ideally have experience in equine event management
• Have a practical approach as building show jump courses and dressage arenas and care of equipment is required with assistance from the team
• You will be part of a dedicated and highly motivated team delivering all levels of competition, including unaffiliated and affiliated, local, national, and international dressage, show jumping and horse trials
• As students are encouraged to gain valuable hands-on experience, this post will involve supervision of students
• The University’s Equine Centre is also available for hire, and the successful candidate will assist clients in the delivery of their events
  
  

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits 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)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
  
  

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.