Hybrid Administrative & Operations Manager

KWS SAAT SE; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30 days plus holidays

Pension scheme 16%

Life Assurance

Income protection

Private health care

Bonus scheme 10%

Discount scheme

Diesel price discounts

Social events

Global agricultural company

Job summary

KWS UK Ltd. in Thriplow is seeking a proactive Business Administration Manager (m/w/d) to lead the administrative function, ensure policy compliance, and drive efficiency in a hybrid, full-time role within a global agricultural company.

You will oversee budgeting, vendor relationships, internal communications, and executive support for senior management, while developing staff, improving processes, and safeguarding confidential information.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in business administration or similar area.
• Solid experience in administration or office management.
• Proficiency in MS Office; Power BI knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge in budget management and resource allocation.
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the administration team, setting objectives and monitoring performance.
• Execute administrative systems, policies, and procedures through close collaboration with corporate functions (e.g. IT, HR, Finance)
• Manage office budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate internal communication and provide executive support to senior management.
• Oversee reporting and documentation across departments.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
• Train and mentor staff across all functions in administrative best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Data-driven

Communication

Confidential information handling

Budget management

MS Office

Power BI

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or similar

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Job description

KWS UK Ltd. in Thriplow is seeking a proactive Business Administration Manager (m/w/d) to lead the administrative function, ensure policy compliance, and drive efficiency in a hybrid, full-time role within a global agricultural company.

You will oversee budgeting, vendor relationships, internal communications, and executive support for senior management, while developing staff, improving processes, and safeguarding confidential information.