Barfoots of Botley Ltd • PO21 3PX

Junior Farm Administrator

About this role

Junior Farm Administrator

About Us

Growing is in our nature. Over 50 years ago, we started life as a small family farm with a handful of people and a modest range of crops. Today, we’re a global farming and food business working thousands of acres and employing thousands of people around the world to grow, process, pack and market a range of fresh produce. Supplying our premium produce to some of the UK’s leading retailers and restaurants, we are very proud of what we do and how we do it. With our impressive green credentials, we truly are committed to sustainability, demonstrating continued investment in the latest technologies to help maintain our carbon neutral footprint.

Full Time

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Site Based

PO21 3PX

A great opportunity for an Junior Office Administrator to join our busy Farm Office team. We’re looking for a reliable and proactive individual who is keen to start a career in an office based environment, learning all elements of administration support. Reporting to the Farm Director, you’ll need good communication skills and feel comfortable speaking with a range of people, both within the business and externally. In this role, you’ll support the farm management team with day-to-day administrative tasks, including data entry and helping with reception duties when needed. Full training will be provided where required. We’re looking for someone who is organised, able to manage their workload, and enjoys working as part of a team. This role would suit someone starting out in an administrative career or looking to build their experience

Duties and Responsibilities

Supporting the farm management team with general administrative tasks

Entering and updating information on internal systems

Ordering supplies and parts when needed

Helping to organise fuel deliveries and keep records up to date

Assisting with fuel tracking for farm vehicles

Helping with basic purchasing tasks, such as raising orders when required

Providing reception/front of house cover when needed

Supporting the team with other day-to-day tasks as required

Required Knowledge,

Skills & Experience

Positive attitude and willing to learn

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (training can be provided)

Comfortable using computers and entering information accurately

Organised and able to keep track of tasks

Able to manage time and meet deadlines

Good attention to detail

Able to adapt and learn new ways of working

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Benefits

Investors In People Silver Award status.

Company pension scheme

24/7 Online GP access

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Benefits Platform

Development opportunities

Discounted leisure membership

Discounted vegetable box scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications

Rapidly growing company

Committed to Sustainability