Senior Administrator - Food Sector, Office Angels

Office Angels

Location:
United Kingdom, Kingston Upon Thames

Category:
Office Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

28000.00 - 34000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Our client is a well-established and highly respected player within the trading and fresh produce industry. They are currently seeking a Senior Administrator to join their commercial support function. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced administrator with line management exposure to step into a team leadership role with scope to grow.

Job Responsibility:

Supervising a strong admin team, conducting regular 1:1s, managing the Saturday rota, allocating holidays, and ensuring full cover during absences
Monitoring desk workloads and redistributing tasks to maintain efficiency and service levels
Overseeing admin processes across both Sales and Purchase functions
Providing administrative support to the trading desks and assisting with consignment management
Managing sales data input, stock monitoring, pricing entries, and invoice checking
Maintaining both electronic and paper-based records in an organised, accurate manner

Requirements:

Proven line management or supervisory experience, ideally in a sales admin or customer service setting
Strong IT skills, including Word and experience within a Windows environment
Excellent time management and the ability to work effectively to deadlines
Great organisational skills and attention to detail
Professional communication skills - confident and assertive without being aggressive
A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to work well as part of a multi-tasking team
A strong customer service mindset and ability to stay focused in a busy environment

Nice to have:

Experience using Excel or similar spreadsheet software
Background or interest in the fresh produce or trading sector
Ambition to grow beyond the initial scope of the role

What we offer:

Hybrid working pattern (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
23 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
Paid overtime for Saturday rota (1 in 3 rotation)
Contributory pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer) after 3-month probation
Strong potential for professional development and exposure to commercial functions

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 13, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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