Assistant Equine Director - Commercial
Assistant Equine Director - Commercial
£40,547 - £52,847 per annum
A minimum of 40 hours per week (working 5 days over 7)
Permanent
About the Role:
This role offers a rare opportunity to operate at both strategic and operational levels. The Assistant Equine Director – Commercial will help shape long-term direction and commercial strategy, while also working directly at an operational level to turn ideas into action, collaborating closely with colleagues, industry and commercial partners, and, critically, with our students.
Reporting to the Equine Director, the Assistant Equine Director – Commercial will play a leading role in delivering Hartpury’s commercial equine activity. This ranges from our flagship major international events, through to local shows, alongside commercial enterprises such as facility hire, new and novel equestrian activities.
You will:
- Contribute at a strategic level to the development of Hartpury’s equine commercial vision, priorities and growth plans
- Work in a hands on, delivery focused way to implement projects, partnerships and initiatives
- Lead and grow commercial equine activity, working directly with academic and professional colleagues
- Build and maintain relationships with commercial and industry partners, translating opportunity into practical outcomes
- Engage closely with students, ensuring commercial activity enhances learning, employability and industry readiness
- Oversee commercial performance, budgets and income generation, balancing innovation with governance
About You:
- Comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level
- Committed with a collaborative approach to delivering outcomes
- Confident and passionate, with a strong drive to create opportunities
- Motivated by the challenge of delivering exceptional events and educational experiences
- Focused on maximising commercial income
- Experienced in working with departmental teams and governing bodies
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
- Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
- 35 days annual leave entitlement
- 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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The closing date for receipt of applications is 25th May 2026
Interviews will be held on the 9th June 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.
