Digital Innovation Farm – Industry Engagement/Operations Officer

Permanent

About the Role

• Support the sustainable growth of Hartpury’s agricultural provision in line with the Hartpury 2030 Strategy
• Maintain operational momentum as the Digital Innovation Farm (DIF) expands in scale, profile and strategic importance
• Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of industry engagement, partnerships and knowledge exchange activity
• Oversee accurate capture, management and effective use of farm performance data and digital systems
• Support learning, engagement and knowledge exchange across both Higher Education (HE) and Further Education (FE)
• Work closely with the DIF & Agri-Tech Project & Industry Engagement Manager, academic staff and farm teams, providing senior operational support          

About You

• Degree (or equivalent) in an agriculture-related subject, or substantial relevant industry experience
• Proven experience in the agricultural or agri-tech sector, with awareness of emerging technologies, digital tools and innovation trends
• Sound understanding of livestock and/or arable systems and the commercial realities of farming
• Experience using farm software and digital management systems to input, maintain and interpret farm performance data
• Experience working in education, innovation or industry-facing settings, including applied learning spaces, stakeholder engagement and knowledge exchange activities

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
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, launching in 2026

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.  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. 

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Please note we do not accept CVs.

It is our policy that we do not notify candidates who have been unsuccessful with their application. Therefore if you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, we regret that you have not been successful on this occasion.