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Job description

Company Secretary & Administrator

About:

We are a regenerative farm in Somerset with a hospitality offering as well as a growing products business focused around our ketchup. We are hiring a company secretary to provide comprehensive administrative, and operational support for the smooth running of our business. 

Key Details:

• 3 days per week

• Minimum 1 day on site 

• Address - Higher Farm BA4 6QF

• £27k/annum pro rata - equivalent to £16.2k/annum for the three days.

• Choice of freelance contractor or payroll. 

 

Key Responsibilities

Financial Administration: 

• Process payments

• Create and send invoices

• Manage company cards for team

• Managing company receipts for our accountants

 

Site Management: 

• Coordinate procurement of any farm supplies (feed, seed, equipment, etc.) 

• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards, and environmental policies

• Maintain records for audits and inspections

• Ensure Higher Farm has all necessary insurance/licences/certifications in place Ensure DIY and maintenance is put in place on the farm when needed 

 

PA duties to directors:

• You will be the executive assistant to both our founders/directors Giacomo and Matteo including: Business schedules, meeting agendas and minutes, travel and other personal admin

 

Office Management:

• Support managing HR such as maintaining employee records and onboarding paperwork

• Ensure the office stationery is stocked and the office space kept clean 

 

Sales assisting and Customer Service:

• Manage all customer enquiries inbound including phone and email

• Process our online orders to send to the distribution team

• Manage any customer complaints for both the product sales and the hospitality

• Take orders from our wholesale customers 

• Support with account management of wholesale customers

 

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years past experience in a secretarial position
• Strong organisational and multi tasking skills 
• Very Proficient IT skills including excel, word, powerpoint, google drive and AI
• Good communication skills and ability to be flexible in other tasks

Application information

Please send CV and cover letter to giacomo@higher-farm.co.uk

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