Business Administration Manager (m/w/d)

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. is looking for a proactive and detailed-oriented candidate as Business Administration Manager (m/w/d) to join our team in Thriplow. In this role, you will be the primary coordinator for administrative operations and compliance initiatives. Oversee administrative functions of the organisation, ensuring operational efficiency, compliance with policies, and support for senior management. This role involves planning, oversight of administrative staff, budget management, and process improvement initiatives.

This job is full-time, and hybridworking model is possible for this role.

Your 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.

Your Profile:

• 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.

What We Offer:

At KWS, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We offer a rewarding environment where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact.

• 30 daysannual leave plus bank holidays;
• Highly competitive pension scheme with 16% company contribution and 1.2% minimum employee contribution;
• Life Assurance at three times annual salary;
• Income Protection Plan providing 75% of salary for long-term illness and disability for up to three years;
• Private Health Care Plan;
• Profit Related Bonus Scheme targeted at 10% of annual salary;
• Membership of a Lifestyles discount scheme;
• Reduced diesel prices from the company's fuel pump;
• A supportive and enjoyable working environment where we take care of one another;
• Social events including a Summer Staff BBQ, Christmas party, and charity fundraising activities;
• The opportunity to work within a global agricultural innovation company committed to sustainable progress and scientific excellence.

Join Us

At KWS, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies and employs around 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflowers. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods and invests a significant amount in research and development.

At KWS, diversity is not just a value; it is an essential part of our success. Breeding resilient crops requires diversity; likewise, our strength comes from the diversity of our teams. Whatever your background or identity is, we invite you to join us.

Further information: https://www.kws.com/corp/en/careers/. Follow us on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup/.

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