Barfoots of Botley Ltd • PO21 3PX
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