Feedstock Administrator

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK renewable energy operator is seeking a proactive Feedstock Administrator based in Stamford. The role involves managing feedstock procurement, supplier onboarding, and contract administration. Key responsibilities include preparing cropping contracts, maintaining compliance, and supporting harvest preparation. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, proficiency in Excel, and previous administrative experience. The position offers a salary of up to £30,000, along with additional benefits such as a bonus, holiday entitlement, and health plans.

Benefits

Salary up to £30,000 per annum

Up to 15% bonus

25 days holiday, increasing with length of service (max 30 days)

Pension: 5% employer / 5% employee

Private medical (single cover)

Life assurance (4x salary)

Medicash health plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Preferential EV lease scheme

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Organisational skills

Excel proficiency

Numeracy and data checking

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

The Job

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

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