Business Administrator - Arreton, United Kingdom - Isle of Wight Tomatoes

Description

Job Posted: 19 February 2024


Contract Term:
Permanent


Location:
Arreton, Isle of Wight


Contract Type:
Part time


Salary:
£14,976 per annum


Industries:
Administration
General Office***
Closing Date: 8th of March 2024

Business Administrator

About the job

We are looking for a Business Administrator to manage, coordinate, and perform a wide range of tasks throughout our business.

This role will require flexibility, problem-solving, and keen attention to detail. The day-today will involve collaborating with various departments to support our operation.


A bit about us

We're on a mission to make great flavour sustainable, building a better food system where people and planet come first.

We call it Forever Flavour.

Below are our four pillars to fix the food system, prioritise flavour & nutrition plus, the health of the planet.

ZERO WASTE - We're working to become a zero-waste business, incorporating sustainable energy, recyclable packaging and zero produce to landfill.

Through culinary craft and manufacturing innovation, we're creating a host of new chilled and ambient products to take care of every tomato.

SMART ENERGY - Our farm is powered sustainably, harnessing the waste heat and carbon dioxide generated by the Isle of Wight's power supply, plus renewable solar energy from our adjacent solar field.

We irrigate our crop with harvested rainwater, stored in our on-site reservoirs, and we use focused LEDs to encourage photosynthesis without wasting light energy.

SOIL HEALTH - We grow both organically and conventionally, a twin strategy in which our conventional coconut-based growing substrate is composted to feed our organic soil.

This perfectly circular and sustainable system results in zero waste to landfill, no requirement for bought-in compost, and soil that gets healthier every year.

TOMORROW'S TASTES - We believe food security relies on fast, local supply, and are proud that our tomatoes are enjoyed across the UK just hours after picking.

We grow and trial more varieties than anyone else, continually creating produce that can meet a whole host of culinary needs, while delivering great taste

We are currently on the pathway to becoming B Corp Certified and as such we are committed to balancing the needs of our people, our product, and our planet alongside our need to be profitable.

Investing in people is high on the agenda at Isle of Wight Tomatoes. We offer learning and development opportunities for all staff, encouraging a growth mindset and a culture of shared ideas.

Working for Isle of Wight Tomatoes will allow you to be part of a team with a strong brand identity and a shared vision for long-term sustainable success.

The Role
Requires an individual who can manage competing priorities, and work effectively with many departments and individuals at various levels.

Recognising the objectives of tasks set and thriving within the nuances of the job will be key to your success.

As a member of our team, you will help champion the culture of Isle of Wight Tomatoes.

We are working hard to create an environment where all visitors feel welcome and employees feel happy, engaged, and equipped to do a great job.

You will be central to helping our team make this happen.


In more detail:

• Regular customer service support
• Screening calls, enquiries, and requests. Dealing with them when appropriate.
• Organising meetings and events.
• Support with HR activities such as document updates, employee benefits promotion, staff welfare and charitable initiatives, learning and development schemes, internal and external communications, employee forums, and surveys.
• Maintaining and managing files and records.
• Arranging travel and accommodation.
• Data entry, proforma collections, customer payments, and system maintenance.
• Working closely with other office departments, providing support for holidays and other absences where appropriate.
• Supporting the wider business with general tasks.

Key Skills:

• Enjoys helping people and solving problems in a fastpaced environment.
• Keen to learn and understand ways of working.
• Has a "no job too small" attitude; able to shift gears quickly from one task to another.
• Courteous, reliable, and flexible team player with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understands the importance of staying organised, working independently, and proactively following up to close the loop on tasks and projects.

The above is not an exhaustive list, and you may be required to perform different tasks necessitated by your developing role within the business, and changes in the overall business objectives of the organisation.

In return, we have a great package of benefits:

• 24.8 days holiday a year.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee benefits portal with retail discounts, EAP and GP service and financial support tools.
• Paid volunteer days and active CSR programme.
• Discou