Work Placement Tutor

Responsibilities

• Work closely with academic departments and Employability, Skills and Careers teams to ensure student work placements are effectively coordinated, approved, and completed in line with Technical Level requirements
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers and stakeholders to support high‑quality placement opportunities
• Carry out pre‑placement health and safety checks and conduct on‑site visits to review student progress and liaise with employers
• Monitor and track placement activity, maintaining accurate records and providing regular updates on placement approvals and progress
• Act as a key point of contact for students and employers, providing timely support and resolving any issues that arise during placements
• Support students and academic staff to ensure placements meet programme requirements and learning outcomes
• Assist in the promotion and organisation of placement opportunities through events, digital platforms, and communications, ensuring compliance with data protection requirements

• Hold Level 3 qualifications or above, including an IT qualification
• Possess a full UK driving licence
• Have knowledge of the land‑based sector, particularly Agriculture and Animal Management
• Be self‑motivated, flexible, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrate strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel, along with good organisational ability
• Be able to prioritise workload efficiently and understand the importance of safeguarding in a college environment
• 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
• 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
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, launching in 2026

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.

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.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.