Farm Food Administrator (Maternity Cover)

West Sussex; Chichester; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free event tickets

Group Performance Share scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

A beautifully unique working environm

Health cash plan

Job summary

Goodwood Home Farm in Chichester is seeking a part‑time Farm Food Administrator to support our Wholesale and Retail operations. This maternity cover role handles administrative, sales and customer support tasks to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations.

You'll process invoices, assist with packing, maintain records, liaise with customers, and help with farm produce procurement. The role offers a flexible schedule, event involvement and a friendly, values‑driven team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, customer service or sales support is desirable.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Proactive and adaptable approach.
• Customer-focused mindset with good communication skills.
• Interest in food, farming, or high-quality produce.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and credit notes accurately and promptly.
• Support packing and dispatch to ensure orders are fulfilled correctly.
• Maintain records across orders, customers, and stock.
• Liaise with customers regarding accounts and queries.
• Assist procurement of farm produce including dairy, meat, and alcohol.
• Ensure traceability and legislative documentation is up to date.
• Be a key contact for customer enquiries and support business growth.
• Provide cover in the Farm Shop when needed and support events.

Job description

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Farm Food Administrator (Maternity Cover)

Salary £12.81 per hour plus excellent benefits

Location Chichester

Contract Fixed Term

Hours Part Time- 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday but will include occasional weekends and working on events

Farm Food Administrator

Goodwood Home Farm sits at the heart of everything we believe in – exceptional produce, sustainability, and true provenance.

We’re looking for a Farm Food Administrator to support our Wholesale and Retail operation. This is a varied, hands‑on role where you’ll provide essential administrative, sales, and customer support, helping the team deliver outstanding service and maintain smooth day‑to‑day operations.

This is a part-time, fixed term position, offering flexibility alongside the opportunity to be part of a passionate and growing team.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll play a key role in keeping the department running efficiently, including:

• Processing invoices and credit notes accurately and in a timely way
• Supporting packing and dispatch to ensure orders are fulfilled correctly
• Maintaining accurate records across orders, customers, and stock
• Liaising with customers regarding accounts and queries
• Supporting procurement of farm produce including dairy, meat, and alcohol
• Ensuring all traceability and legislative documentation is up to date

You’ll also support the wider team by:

• Acting as a key point of contact for customer enquiries
• Building strong relationships and supporting business growth
• Providing cover in the Farm Shop when needed
• Supporting key Goodwood events and seasonal activity

What you’ll bring

• Prior experience in administration, customer service, or sales support is desirable
• Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Excel
• A proactive and adaptable approach
• Strong communication skills and a customer‑focused mindset
• An interest in food, farming, or high‑quality produce

What you’ll get

• Free event tickets
• Group Performance Share scheme
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• A beautifully unique working environment

Everything we do is driven by our values: The Real Thing, Derring Do, Obsession for Perfection and Sheer Love of Life.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact within a close-knit team, we’d love to hear from you.