Graduate Intern Project Officer
Graduate Intern Project Officer
£17,106 - £17,546 per annum based on an FTE of £25,660 - £26,320 per annum
A minimum of 25 hours per week
Fixed Term for 12 months
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.
About the Role:
As a Graduate Intern Project Officer, you’ll play a key role in enhancing student career readiness and graduate success. An exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or a graduate coming to the end of their studies to gain hands-on experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and employability initiatives.
- Support the planning and delivery of strategic projects, employer engagement activities, and curriculum-embedded initiatives
- Collaborate with academic staff, careers professionals, and industry partners to create impactful experiences for students
- You’ll develop your own professional and transferable skills in a supportive environment
- Opportunities to network with academic teams and industry partners, giving you valuable insight into the higher education and employability sectors
- Access to professional development activities and mentoring from experienced careers professionals
About You:
- Organised and confident using Microsoft Office
- Thrive in a collaborative team setting and can manage multiple priorities effectively
- Strong communication skills with a proactive approach
- Passionate about supporting student success and have an interest in careers and employability
- Experience in volunteering, mentoring, or creating engaging content for social media is a bonus, as is confidence in presenting or facilitating activities
- You are approachable, student-focused, eager to learn and grow in a dynamic role
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
- Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
- 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
- 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
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.
Click the button below to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post.
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The closing date for receipt of applications is 4th January 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
