Farm Food Administrator (Maternity Cover)

The Goodwood Estate Company Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free event tickets

Group Performance Share scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Exclusive Estate discounts

A beautifully unique working环境

Job summary

The Goodwood Estate Company Limited is seeking a Farm Food Administrator to join our Wholesale and Retail operation on a 25-hour-per-week basis. This fixed-term maternity cover role is a part-time position that may include weekend work and events support.

You will handle essential administrative, sales, and customer support tasks, maintaining accurate records and assisting with procurement of farm produce. A proactive, detail-oriented mindset and knowledge of Excel are valued.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Administration

Customer service

Sales support

Excel

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Farm Food Administrator

Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

This role will also include occasional weekend working and supporting events as required.

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, permanent 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


• Wellbeing support


• Exclusive Estate discounts


• 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.