Office Operations Manager – Soft Fruit & Fresh Produce – Errol, Perthshire – £30,000 - £40,000

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Errol; Vor Ort; GBP 30.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Varied role

Close senior management relation

Long-term opportunity

Zusammenfassung

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd in Perthshire near Errol is seeking an experienced Office Operations Manager for a busy soft fruit farming operation. You will coordinate office administration, production support, packhouse activities and logistics, acting as the link between office and on-site teams.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and excellent IT, especially Excel.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in office management or operations coordination in a busy environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Able to communicate with senior management, suppliers and external contacts.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Aufgaben

• Overseeing the farm office and ensuring administrative processes run efficiently.
• Coordinating communication between senior management, farm teams, packhouse management and other departments.
• Supporting the planning of harvesting, production, packing, dispatch and deliveries.
• Maintaining accurate records, reports, spreadsheets and operational documentation.
• Assisting senior management with reporting, planning and monitoring outstanding actions.
• Liaising with suppliers, external contacts and internal teams to keep information moving.
• Identifying ways to improve office procedures, communication and operational efficiency.
• Providing additional support across the business during busy seasonal periods.

Kenntnisse

Office management

Operations coordination

Administrative work

Communication with stakeholders

Ausbildung

NVQ Level 2

Tools

Microsoft Excel

IT systems

Jobbeschreibung

Office Operations Manager – Soft Fruit & Fresh Produce – Errol, Perthshire –£30,000 - £40,000

Weare recruiting for an Office Operations Manager to join an established soft fruit farming business near Errol, Perthshire.

This is a varied role supporting the organisation and coordination of a busy commercial farming operation, covering administration, production, packhouse activities and logistics. Working closely with senior farm management, you will act as the main link between the office and operational teams, ensuring information is accurate, priorities are clear and work is properly coordinated across the business.

The role would suit someone who enjoys taking responsibility, keeping things organised and finding practical solutions when priorities change. Experience in a busy operational environment is essential, although a background in agriculture or fresh produce is not required.

Key responsibilities:

• Overseeing the farm office and ensuring administrative processes run efficiently
• Coordinating communication between senior management, farm teams, packhouse management and other departments
• Supporting the planning of harvesting, production, packing, dispatch and deliveries
• Maintaining accurate records, reports, spreadsheets and operational documentation
• Assisting senior management with reporting, planning and monitoring outstanding actions
• Liaising with suppliers, external contacts and internal teams to keep information moving
• Identifying ways to improve office procedures, communication and operational efficiency
• Providing additional support across the business during busy seasonal periods

The Company:

Our client is an established soft fruit farming business involved in commercial fruit production, harvesting, packing and distribution.

The business operates in a fast-moving seasonal environment where organisation, communication and accurate information are essential. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior management and make a real contribution to the smooth running of the operation.

The Candidate:

• Previous experience in office management, operations coordination or business administration within a busy working environment
• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, with experience maintaining records, reports and spreadsheets
• Confident communicating with senior management, operational teams, suppliers and external contacts
• A practical, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and adapt when priorities change
• Experience in agriculture, fresh produce, food production, logistics or seasonal operations would be an advantage
• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK

The Package:

• Competitive salary £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
• Varied role with responsibility and scope to use your own initiative
• Close working relationship with senior management
• Long-term opportunity within an established fresh produce business

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.