Director of IT

• Lead and develop Hartpury's IT services, providing strategic direction and operational leadership across the organisation

• Play a key role in enabling Hartpury's 2030 strategic ambitions through the effective use of technology and digital innovation

• Report to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), providing strategic direction for IT strategy, digital transformation, and technology investment

• Ensure IT services effectively support teaching, learning, research, and professional services enhancing the experience of both students and staff

• Provide leadership and oversight of IT infrastructure, systems, cyber security, service delivery, and data management

• Provide support to Hartpury's transformation programme, driving efficient processes and continuous improvement activities

• Strong understanding of IT governance, cyber security, risk management and regulatory compliance

• Demonstrated experience of leading digital transformation, technology-enabled change and continuous improvement initiatives

• Strategic yet pragmatic, with the ability to balance long-term vision with hands-on operational delivery

• Collaborative and customer-focused, with a strong commitment to supporting students, staff and academic services

• Commercially and risk aware, demonstrating proportionate decision-making in a regulated setting

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working

• 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

• 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

• Private Medical Health Care

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.