Farming Administrator

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Remote; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK renewable energy operator is seeking a Feedstock Administrator to manage feedstock procurement and contract administration. This home-based role involves maintaining documentation, managing supplier onboarding, and supporting harvest preparations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with strong Excel skills and previous administrative experience. The position offers a salary up to £30,000, a bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and an employee assistance program.

Benefits

Salary up to £30,000 per annum

Up to 15% bonus

25 days holiday

Private medical and life assurance

Pension plan

Medicash health plan

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in Excel with good numeracy and data checking.
• Previous administrative experience preferred; agricultural experience beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer annual cropping contracts and licences.
• Issue crop declarations and maintain accurate spreadsheets.
• Collect contractor and grower insurance certificates.
• Support supplier onboarding and raise purchase orders.
• Assist with harvest preparation.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Confident in Excel

Good numeracy and data checking ability

Proactive and reliable

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (A–C / 9–4)

Job description

Feedstock Administrator – Home-based (Stamford/Grantham) – Up to £30,000 + Bonus

A leading UK renewable energy operator is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Feedstock Administrator to join their Feedstock Team. This role is key to ensuring smooth feedstock procurement, contract administration, supplier onboarding, and harvest preparation. You will manage data, documentation, and communications between growers, contractors, and internal teams to support the efficient running of operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer annual cropping contracts and licences
• Issue crop declarations, monitor responses, and maintain accurate spreadsheets
• Collect contractor and grower insurance certificates and maintain compliance records
• Support supplier onboarding and raise purchase orders
• Assist with harvest preparation, including weighbridge and grower portal systems
• Validate and collate harvest data and support reporting
• Update field maps and manage field, grower, and contract information
• Support ordering and recording of rented land inputs such as seed, fertiliser, and sprays
• Assist with sustainability reporting, digestate tracking, and internal data summaries

The Company

Our client is a leading UK operator in renewable energy, working with farmers and partners to deliver sustainable, low carbon energy. Known for innovation and reliability, they are committed to supporting employees with training, development and a collaborative working environment. This role offers exposure to agriculture, sustainability, and operational data management in a fast growing business.

The Candidate

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident in Excel, with good numeracy and data checking ability
• Previous administrative experience preferred; agricultural experience beneficial but not essential
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• GCSEs in Maths and English (A–C / 9–4)

The Package

• Salary up to £30,000 per annum
• Up to 15% bonus (7.5% for on-target performance)
• 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service (max 30 days)
• Pension: 5% employer / 5% employee (salary sacrifice)
• Private medical (single cover) and life assurance (4x salary)
• Medicash health plan and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Preferential EV lease scheme

How to Apply

Please email your CV to Noel Kendall, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail].