Administrative Officer (Management Track)

Focus Management Consultants; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable food manufacturing firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Operational Manager to oversee factory operations and ensure compliance within a dynamic food manufacturing environment. The candidate will manage production documentation, food safety systems, and support finance activities while coordinating internal communications and logistics. This role offers structured professional development, operational exposure, and mentorship in the meat manufacturing sector. Ideal candidates will have a background in food compliance documentation and administrative experience within a food or FMCG setting.

Benefits

Leadership mentoring

Structured shadowing and exposure

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience within a food/FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and compliance documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee factory operations and compliance.
• Manage production documentation and inventory records.
• Coordinate schedules, training sessions, and internal communications.

Skills

Administrative experience in food/FMCG manufacturing

Knowledge of food safety standards

Proficiency in MS Office

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Food Industry Administration

Degree in Operations Management

Tools

Production management systems

Job description

Join a growing Food Manufacturing Business.

Are you looking for a rewarding operational role within a growing food manufacturing environment? This is an opportunity where you’ll oversee factory operations, compliance and complete relevant administration. You’ll have clear progression and the ability to grow within this business in an operational manager capability.

This position provides critical operational, administrative and compliance support within a food manufacturing plant where you’ll contribute to the day‑to‑day running across the factory. You’ll manage production documentation, inventory records and food safety systems (HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practice etc) while coordinating schedules, training sessions, logistics and cross‑department communication.

The Administrative Officer will also support transactional finance activities, including invoicing, purchase orders and payroll data alongside preparing reports for production performance, audits, inspections and operational reviews. You’ll also liaise closely with suppliers, hauliers and internal teams to maintain an efficient and continuous workflow across the business.

For the right candidate this role offers structured shadowing, hands‑on operational exposure and leadership mentoring to accelerate your skills and experience within the meat manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience within a food / FMCG manufacturing, meat processing or production environment.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and manufacturing documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and production management systems.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hold a Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Food Industry Administration, Operations Management or a related field.

Your application will particularly stand out if you have an understanding of food industry compliance documentation (HACCP, ISO, etc.) would be highly advantageous, as is prior exposure to transactional finance processes.

This role is commutable from Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Surrey or Wiltshire.

If you’re ready to accelerate your career in meat manufacturing and to move into a leadership role then apply today with your CV or contact myself (Neal) directly to discuss further – If you would like to add a note to your application with why the role feels like a fit that would be helpful but not essential.

REF: NAH