Head of Department Animal and Agriculture

The Opportunity: Head of Department Animal and Agriculture

YOUR CHANCE TO JOIN A WEALTH OF TALENT AND EXPERTISE

About Hartpury University This is an exciting time for Hartpury, as from September 2018 we became both a university and a college on a single campus; this is an amazing achievement

About Hartpury Animal and Agriculture We have invested over £20 million in our facilities over the past 5 years and our 360 hectare campus includes a diverse collection of over 90 animal species, commercial canine and equine therapy centres, our own livestock farm and dog agility centres. We are proud to be Red Tractor Farm Assured for our dairy, beef, lamb and crops. From health, welfare and behaviour to conservation and ecology, our students and staff work together to improve the welfare of animals.

As the Head of Department Animal and Agriculture, you will lead and develop the academic team in delivering outstanding higher education programmes, providing operational oversight and strategic vision aligned with industry and academic standards.

in the long history of our institution. We have excellent connections with some of the world’s biggest names and brands. We are also rated among the best in the UK for teaching quality, holding Teaching Excellence Framework Gold. Our expectations are high and we are looking for a proactive individual who works effectively in team situations and, as an outstanding practitioner, has a strong background in the university/ college sector and an excellent understanding of the animal and agriculture industries. In return, we offer excellent benefits including CPD opportunities, 35 days annual leave, on site fitness facilities and lots more.

We have invested over £20 million in our facilities over the past 5 years and our 360 hectare campus includes a diverse collection of over 90 animal species.

Visit our website www.hartpury.ac.uk to see full details and apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post. The closing date for receipt of applications is the 3rd February 2019 .

This is a great opportunity to

join a friendly and supportive team at one of the UK’s leading specialist education providers.

About Gloucestershire There’s so much to discover and enjoy here in Gloucestershire, from the great outdoors to arts and culture, sports and socialising, to fine foods and great shopping. As well as being the gateway to the South West, we’re well connected to the rest of the county and within easy travelling distance of Birmingham, Oxford, Cardiff, Bristol and London. The county is scenically beautiful. Over half of Gloucestershire’s 1025 square miles have been designated as areas of outstanding natural beauty, including parts of the Cotswolds, the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean with some of England’s most beautiful villages, picturesque hamlets and tranquil countryside. It is also a great place for families, with Ofsted rating our schools amongst the very best in the South West. Gloucester is everything you’d expect from a vibrant, multi-cultural British city. It’s also home to one of the finest medieval buildings in the country; the breath-taking cathedral has been the backdrop of many scenes in Doctor

Over half of Gloucestershire’s 1025 square miles have been designated as areas of outstanding natural beauty.

From the Victorian Docks to the bustling restaurants and shops at Gloucester Quays, the city is a unique blend of historic charm and modern attraction. Cheltenham is the county’s cultural heart, resplendent with its celebrated Georgian architecture, world-renowned festivals of literature, science and music and not least the famous race course, home to the Gold Cup.

Who, Harry Potter films and most recently in Mary Queen of Scots.

For an informal discussion on this post please contact Rosie Scott-Ward (Pro Vice Chancellor) via PA Sam Baker on 01452 702356 .

Hartpury University, Hartpury, Gloucester GL19 3BE, Tel: +44 (0) 1452 702100, www.hartpury.ac.uk