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

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Errol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists are seeking an Office Operations Manager for a busy soft fruit and fresh produce operation near Errol, Perthshire. The role focuses on coordinating administration, production, packhouse activities and logistics to support senior farm management.

The ideal candidate will have office management or operations coordination experience, strong IT and Excel skills, and the ability to maintain accurate records while adapting to seasonal demands.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in office management or operations coordination.
• Strong IT skills with proficient use of Excel and records management.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and multi-tasking ability.
• Right to work in the UK. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the farm office and ensure administrative processes run efficiently.
• Coordinate communication between senior management, farm teams, packhouse management and other departments.
• Support the planning of harvesting, production, packing, dispatch and deliveries.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and operational documentation.
• Assist senior management with reporting and monitoring outstanding actions.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to keep information moving.
• Identify ways to improve office procedures and operational efficiency.
• Provide support across the business during busy seasonal periods.

Skills

Office management

Operations coordination

Excel

Communication

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

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

The Job:

We are 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:

• 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.