Farm Administrator

Sussex Wildlife Trust; Findon; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering days

Café discount

Job summary

Sussex Wildlife Trust is seeking a Farm Administrator to provide high-quality administrative, financial, compliance and operational support for its conservation grazing work on the Wiston Estate near Findon.

You will help maintain accurate livestock, machinery, contracts, finance and agri-environment records, supporting the Grazing Manager and Reserves teams, ensuring the grazing operation is well organised, compliant and effective in delivering wildlife action.

Job description

Sussex Wildlife Trust is looking for a Farm Administrator to provide high-quality administrative, financial, compliance and operational support for its conservation grazing work. Based on the Wiston Estate near Findon, the role will support the Grazing Manager and wider Grazing and Reserves teams by maintaining accurate livestock, machinery, contract, finance and agri-environment records, helping ensure the grazing operation is well organised, compliant and effective in delivering action for wildlife.

We are looking for a highly organised, accurate and self-motivated administrator with experience of office support, record keeping, basic finance processes and working with a range of internal and external contacts. The ideal candidate will be confident using Microsoft Office and digital systems, able to manage a varied workload independently, and comfortable handling confidential and compliance-related information. Experience or understanding of farm, rural, conservation, land management or livestock administration would be an advantage, along with a commitment to wildlife, teamwork, inclusion and professional working.

• Hybrid and Flexible Working - Supporting healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements where role requirements operationally allow.
• 25 Days Annual Leave - Plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 5 years' service; entitlement pro rata part-time.
• Pension Contributions - With an optional salary sacrifice scheme to help maximise your retirement savings.
• Life Assurance - Pension Scheme members receive 2x salary cover; non-members receive 1x salary cover.
• Health Cash Plan - helping towards the cost of everyday healthcare expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Providing confidential support, advice and wellbeing resources.
• Cycle to Work Scheme - Helping you save money while supporting a healthier and more sustainable commute.
• Volunteering Days - Dedicated two days paid to support causes and communities that matter to you.
• Café Discount - Enjoy discounted food and drinks at our Rye Harbour Discovery Centre cafe