Farm Unit Admin Officer

The Recruitment Co; Royal Hillsborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a detail-oriented Admin Officer for a temporary role at a research farm in Hillsborough. Responsibilities include managing invoices, ordering supplies, and supporting compliance. Candidates must have at least 5 GCSEs including Science, Maths, and English Language, and 6 months of administrative experience. This position offers a pay rate of £13.75 per hour with a 37-hour workweek, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months relevant experience in an administrative role.
• Knowledge or experience in agriculture or farm operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile invoices including feed bills and veterinary services.
• Order and manage medicines, PPE, and animal tags.
• Register and certify animals as per accreditation requirements.
• Manage BVD sampling and TB testing.
• Support operational compliance and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Education

5 GCSEs including Science, Maths, and English Language (Grades A*-C or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Admin Officer
Rate of pay: £13.75 oer hour
Branch: Research Farmed Estates
Location: Hillsborough
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week (plus overtime if required)

Job Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Admin Officer to join the Research Farmed Estates team at Hillsborough in a temporary ongoing basis. This role involves supporting the operational and administrative functions of the farm unit, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across a range of duties.

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of invoices (feed bills, hauliers, veterinary services)
• Ordering and managing medicines, PPE, and animal tags
• Registration and certification of animals, including pedigree and accreditation platforms
• Managing BVD sampling, TB testing, and reporting of positive test results
• Liaising with waste management and acting as Farm Unit Waste Champion
• Maintaining internal systems (Cora time, Agriwebb, soil nutrient records)
• Supporting the Nutrient Management Plan and Farm KPIs
• General administrative support including minute-taking and data input

Essential Criteria

• 5 GCSEs including Science, Maths, and English Language (Grades A*-C or equivalent)
• Minimum of 6 months relevant experience in an administrative role

Desirable

• Knowledge or experience in agriculture or farm operations