Director of IT

Permanent

About the Role:

• Lead and develop Hartpury’s IT services, providing strategic direction and operational leadership across the organisation
• Play a key role in enabling Hartpury’s 2030 strategic ambitions through the effective use of technology and digital innovation
• Report to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), providing strategic direction for IT strategy, digital transformation, and technology investment
• Ensure IT services effectively support teaching, learning, research, and professional services enhancing the experience of both students and staff
• Provide leadership and oversight of IT infrastructure, systems, cyber security, service delivery, and data management
• Provide support to Hartpury’s transformation programme, driving efficient processes and continuous improvement activities  

About You:

• Strong understanding of IT governance, cyber security, risk management and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated experience of leading digital transformation, technology-enabled change and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strategic yet pragmatic, with the ability to balance long-term vision with hands-on operational delivery
• Collaborative and customer-focused, with a strong commitment to supporting students, staff and academic services
• Commercially and risk aware, demonstrating proportionate decision-making in a regulated setting

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• 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
• Private Medical Health Care

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.  

For further information and to apply online please click on the Apply Now button or call the number to the right of this advert to request documents by post.

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.