Business Support Executive
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £25000/annum
Our client is a key Group representing a range of over 20 organisations operating in the UK horticulture industry and fresh produce sectors. Their membership includes Crop Associations, Producer Organisations, marketing groups and professional membership groups. They are a small, dedicated team with a main office based in Louth, Lincolnshire. The organisation is governed by a Board of Directors drawn from all sectors of the horticulture industry.
They were established by a visionary group of individuals in 1969 and in 2011, the Board of Directors took a decision to broaden the work of the organisation to include both processed and fresh veg and fruit production. These are key industry areas even more so as the consumer looks to consume more fresh food and fresh produce on the back of the pandemic.
As part of their growth, they are looking for an individual to join them as Business Support Executive to assist them in key areas of their Group.
Key Elements of The Role:
* To provide company secretarial and administrative support to appointed organisations of the Group.
* Working with the Associations and the in-house team, implement systems whilst working with new contracts. Identify improvements and efficiencies which can be implemented.
* Seek out new opportunities for growth and service offerings with all appointed client organisations.
* To contribute to the daily operation and wider success of the business.
Key responsibilities of the Role:
General
* Support and contribute to the wider development and growth of the business.
* Establish work procedures and schedules for the clients you have responsibility for.
* Establish a budgeted income stream for clients and ensure targeted income achieved.
For Clients
* Audit subscription documents from Growers, Manufacturers and Retailers to ensure scheme compliance.
* Maintain up-to-date databases.
* Provide support to committees and boards for AGM’s and meetings.
* Attend and take minutes for AGM’s and meetings.
* Maintaining the statutory register of shareholders.
* Ensure that statutory forms are filed promptly.
* Co-ordinate and manage conferences, events and meetings.
* Manage projects and provide services to clients.
* Ensure that the organisation meets projected financial targets.
* Overseeing the accounting, costing and billing of each contract.
* To actively encourage new membership offerings.
* To review organisations insurances requirements.
* To carry out ad hoc assignments on behalf of the organisations and ensure extra working time is costed effectively and prior approval sought before implementation.
What We Are Keen to See:
Previous Business management experience would be desirable. A degree or relevant qualification/experience in the agriculture/horticulture/fresh produce sector would be great but not essential. Being a great communicator with a wide range of people is key!
The role will be a permanent, full-time position; Monday to Friday working 7.25 hour days. This is a flexible working position with the ability to work from home with an expectation to attend [and work from] the office at least once a week. There will be the requirement to travel and attend pre-arranged meetings.
In return, our client offers a comprehensive rewards package with a generous contributory pension scheme. They have great staff perks and provide an excellent staff training programme and the opportunity to get involved in an exciting and very fast-moving industry.
They are a progressive organisation looking to grow their range of services and clients and as such are looking for the right individual to join their team and make a difference
More Information
- Address Louth, Lincolnshire
