Farm Secretary

Contract Personnel Limited; Stowmarket; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency is seeking a Part-Time Farm Secretary for a family-run farm in the UK. This flexible role (20 hours per week) involves managing invoices, processing payments, and supporting financial records while maintaining relationships with tenants. Ideal candidates should have strong finance skills and a keen attention to detail. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a varied and supportive environment conducive to work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Varied and interesting role

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or finance-focused role.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Experience within a rural or property environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Raising, issuing, and managing invoices for the farm and property.
• Processing payments and maintaining financial records.
• Supporting finance and bookkeeping tasks.
• Managing relationships with tenants and holiday let guests.
• Handling correspondence via various channels.
• Providing general administrative support.

Skills

Financial administration skills

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Part-Time Farm Secretary

20 hours per week | Fully flexible working hours

Contract Personnel is pleased to be working on behalf of a well-established and forward-thinking farming client who is seeking a Part-Time Farm Secretary to support their growing and diversified rural enterprise.

This family‑run farm has successfully diversified over the years and now operates a portfolio that includes agricultural operations alongside a collection of rental properties and holiday lets. The business prides itself on strong relationships, attention to detail, and a well‑organised administrative function.

This is a key administrative and finance‑focused position, ideal for someone who enjoys working independently and values flexibility. The successful candidate will play an integral role in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of the farm office, with particular responsibility for invoicing, payments, and tenant liaison.

The role is part‑time (20 hours per week) and can be worked fully flexibly around the successful candidate, making it an excellent opportunity for someone seeking work‑life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Raising, issuing, and managing invoices across the farming and property enterprises
• Processing payments and maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting basic finance and bookkeeping tasks
• Managing and maintaining positive relationships with tenants, lessees, and holiday let guests
• Handling correspondence via email, phone, and post
• General administrative and office support duties as required

About You

• Proven experience in an administrative and/or finance-focused role
• Strong financial administration skills with excellent attention to detail
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Confident communicator with a professional and personable manner
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of responsibilities
• Previous experience within a rural, property, or small business environment would be advantageous, though not essential

What's on Offer

• 20 hours per week, worked flexibly to suit you
• A varied and interesting role within a diversified rural business
• A friendly and supportive working environment

If you are a reliable and detail‑oriented administrator with strong finance skills and are seeking a flexible part‑time role, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Rosie at Contract Personnel today