Farm Unit Admin Officer
| Posting date: | 29 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.75 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 October 2025 |
| Location: | Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6DR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Recruitment Co |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JL/AOHills_1759143243 |
Summary
Job Title: Admin Officer
Rate of pay: £13.75 oer hour
Branch: Research Farmed Estates
Location: Hillsborough
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week (plus overtime if required)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Admin Officer to join the Research Farmed Estates team at Hillsborough in a temporary ongoing basis. This role involves supporting the operational and administrative functions of the farm unit, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across a range of duties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reconciliation of invoices (feed bills, hauliers, veterinary services)
- Ordering and managing medicines, PPE, and animal tags
- Registration and certification of animals, including pedigree and accreditation platforms
- Managing BVD sampling, TB testing, and reporting of positive test results
- Liaising with waste management and acting as Farm Unit Waste Champion
- Maintaining internal systems (Cora time, Agriwebb, soil nutrient records)
- Supporting the Nutrient Management Plan and Farm KPIs
- General administrative support including minute-taking and data input
Essential Criteria:
- 5 GCSEs including Science, Maths, and English Language (Grades A*-C or equivalent)
- Minimum of 6 months relevant experience in an administrative role
Desirable:
- Knowledge or experience in agriculture or farm operations
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