Senior Project Manager in England

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 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 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.

About the Role

• As Senior Project Manager you will develop and support the delivery of Hartpury’s Continuous Improvement Programme.
• Manage and deliver complex, integrated change projects, working closely with project teams to drive business process improvements.
• Develop and oversee project plans, ensuring projects are delivered effectively and aligned to Hartpury’s 2030 strategic objectives.
• Measure and report on the impact of improvement initiatives, providing clear updates to senior stakeholders.
• You will support in the line management of the Continuous Improvement project managers.
• Champion Hartpury’s vision, values and commitment to high levels of achievement across the University and College.

About You

• With a qualification in project management or relevant professional experience you will have the ability to lead organisational change management initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and resistance management with staff and students across the institution.
• Experience of managing and delivering complex and varied projects (such as process improvement or software development implementations).
• Possess a positive attitude, with the ability to motivate and encourage others to develop creative approaches to problem solving.
• Comfortable working flexibly, to a high degree of accuracy and within tight deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.

Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working. 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service. Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme. 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.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 25th 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.