Project Officer Campus Development

Holland & Barrett; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist education provider in the UK is seeking a Project Officer to manage capital projects, from concept to completion, in line with sustainability goals. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction or fit-out projects and strong organisational skills. You will support the Assistant Director of Campus Development in delivering an ambitious strategic maintenance plan, with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements. Join this innovative institution and help create world-class facilities for its community.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellbeing support

Support for continuous professional development

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, fit-out, or MEP projects.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage smaller capital projects from concept to completion.
• Prepare client briefs, tender documentation, and contracts.
• Oversee contractors ensuring compliance and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate estate records.
• Support sustainability and carbon management priorities.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Time management

Job description

£,465 - £34,297 per annum based on an FTE £28,561 - £32,154 per annum

A minimum of 40 hours per week

Permanent

About the role:

Join Hartpury’s ambitious Campus Development team and play a key role in delivering our exciting 5-year Strategic Maintenance Plan and capital projects. This is your opportunity to help create world‑class facilities that support our students, staff, and community. As Project Officer, you will support the Assistant Director of Campus Development in managing strategic planning, asset utilisation and estate data accuracy. You’ll contribute to new build and refurbishment projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and aligned with sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage smaller capital projects and support larger ones through all RIBA stages, from concept to completion
• Prepare client briefs, tender documentation and contracts in line with Hartpury’s financial regulations
• Oversee contractors and external advisors, ensuring compliance, value for money and quality standards
• Maintain accurate estate records, including age, condition, occupancy and environmental performance
• Produce timely reports on project progress and respond to stakeholder enquiries
• Support delivery of sustainability and carbon management priorities across projects
• Assess contractor risk documentation and ensure health and safety compliance
• Act as the client-side liaison with professional teams and contractors
• Build strong relationships across Estates, Hartpury colleagues and external partners

About You:

• Experience in construction, fit‑out, or MEP projects
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations
• 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

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 2023) 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.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 4 th 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.