Admin & Operations Lead (Hybrid) — Budget & Compliance

KWS SAAT SE; Thriplow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme 16% company contribute

Life Assurance

Income Protection Plan

Private Health Care Plan

Profit Related Bonus 10% target

Lifestyles discount scheme

Diesel price reductions

Social events

Global agricultural company

Job summary

KWS UK Ltd. in Thriplow seeks a proactive Business Administration Manager (m/w/d) to oversee administrative operations, compliance, budgeting, and staff oversight.

You will coordinate cross-functional activities with IT, HR and Finance to support senior management and improve processes. Ideal candidates have a degree in business administration and solid office-management experience, with strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in business administration or similar area.
• Solid experience in administration or office management.
• Proficiency in MS Office; Power BI knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge in budget management and resource allocation.
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder influence.
• Skilled in conflict resolution and collaboration.
• Strategic mindset with strong business ethics.
• Trusted with highly confidential information.
• Data-driven with strong analytical capabilities.
• Effective relationship builder across diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the administration team, setting objectives and monitoring performance.
• Execute administrative systems, policies, and procedures through close collaboration with corporate functions (e.g. IT, HR, Finance)
• Manage office budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate internal communication and provide executive support to senior management.
• Oversee reporting and documentation across departments.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
• Train and mentor staff across all functions in administrative best practices.

Skills

MS Office

Power BI

Budget management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Confidential information handling

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

Education

Academic degree in business administration or similar area

Job description

KWS UK Ltd. in Thriplow seeks a proactive Business Administration Manager (m/w/d) to oversee administrative operations, compliance, budgeting, and staff oversight.

You will coordinate cross-functional activities with IT, HR and Finance to support senior management and improve processes. Ideal candidates have a degree in business administration and solid office-management experience, with strong leadership and analytical skills.