Farm Administrator - Oxfordshire

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Farm Administrator to be based on a large family farm in Oxfordshire. It is a progressive, profitable and secure business with modern facilities and excellent working conditions.

The chosen candidate will be an experienced administrator, with a real passion for farming and proven communication and organisational skills. The Farm Administrator will be able to take on responsibility, show initiative and pay close attention to detail. There will be involvement in all aspects of the business, working closely with the owner and farm staff and there is possibility for further career progression in the future.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Upkeep of Entry level scheme, movement records, cattle passports etc
• Book keeping and invoicing
• Diary organising and PA to farm manager
• Input crop information into Gatekeeper, analyse data and carryout mapping and variable application plans as required
• Future planning of farm business, analysing capital expenditure and cost savings
• Be willing to assist on farm if and when required
• Other varied duties as required

Requirements:

• A broad knowledge of UK agriculture is essential
• Agricultural degree, HND or equivalent is desirable
• Previous experience of book keeping and office administrative work would be advantageous, though training will be given
• Excellent IT and communication skills
• A flexible approach to work and changing priorities
• Full clean driving licence

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate. If required a two bedroom cottage in the local village could be provided.

Interested?

Please e-mail your enquiry or CV to gracenugent@delacyexecutive.co.uk or call Grace Nugent of De Lacy Executive on 01885 483440/01885 485521 for more information. Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence. Any details you provide will be securely retained and will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission. Please note that this advertisement is not a job description and you should satisfy yourself about the full details at interview.

Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence. Any details you provide will be securely retained and will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission. Please note that this advertisement is not a job description and you should satisfy yourself about the full details at interview.

De Lacy Executive is the recruitment specialist in the Agri-Business, Agri-Food and Land-based Business Sectors. It was established in 2000. The team of consultants consists of experienced practical and supply trade agriculturalists who have developed a recruitment practice based on high ethical standards. De Lacy Executive is the only agricultural recruitment consultancy approved as a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which oversees the UK's recruitment industry (REC Membership Number: 00082047) and is one of the few registered with the UK's Information Commissioner's Office under the Data Protection Act.