Head of Department Equine

Head of Department Equine Salary £51636 to £55123 per annum

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 in the history of our institution, particularly in our 70th year. As an institution renowned for excellence in sport, equine, animal and land based curricula, we aim to provide a unique, high quality experience in a focused and supportive environment, challenging our learners in the pursuit of excellence. As an academic leader you will enhance national and international reputation. Our expectations are high and we are looking for a highly motivated individual who will work well in team situations and, as an outstanding practitioner, has a strong background in the university / college sector with an excellent understanding of the equine industry. the student experience, facilitate research and research-informed teaching as well as advance our

About Hartpury Equine For more than 25 years, Hartpury Equine Centre has been at the heart of UK equestrianism. We are one of the largest equine education centres in the world and, as a university, a centre of quality teaching and research. Our exceptional facilities include our world-leading Equine Therapy Centre, Rider Performance Centre and international equestrian venue.

As the Head of Department Equine at Hartpury University you will lead and develop the academic team and provision at one of Europe’s largest higher education equine providers

Our 360-hectare site is home to an unprecedented wealth of equine talent and expertise.

On any given day, our 360-hectare site is home to an unprecedented wealth of equine talent and expertise, whether it’s our staff, our industry partners, our students and the riders and horses that train here. We host three international equestrian events each year and, as a hive of equestrian activity, we have built a wide network of industry professionals, nationally and internationally who, like us are dedicated to making a major contribution to horse sport.

We offer excellent benefits including continuous professional development opportunities, 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, Teacher’s Pension Scheme, onsite fitness facilities, free onsite parking and lots more.

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 31st January 2019 .

This is a great opportunity to

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