AHDB - Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board

Team Coordinator - Centre of Excellence

Coventry

£27k – £29k/yr

Posted 4 days ago

Early applicant

Hybrid

Internship

Entry Level

We are currently recruiting for a Team Coordinator to work on a hybrid basis, two/three days from our HQ in Coventry and the remainder working remotely from home, Monday to Friday.

This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of team activity and supporting the delivery of high-profile projects and research. This is a varied and fast-paced role suited to an experienced and confident administrator who enjoys taking ownership, working across multiple priorities and building strong working relationships. It acts as a central point of coordination, helping to keep projects on track and supporting the teams to deliver to the highest standard.

About AHDB

We are the independent, impartial public body that unlocks success in British agriculture. Funded by a levy from over 100,000 British producers in the beef, lamb, pork, dairy and cereals sectors, we support and champion farmers, growers and processors, often where no one else can or will.

We share the expert, evidence-based research and reports that inform on-farm decision making. We promote British produce to the UK public through domestic marketing campaigns, and we identify and open new global export opportunities to help farm businesses grow.

We help levy payers learn more, sell more and export more to remain sustainable and profitable. Together, we deliver the insights, the influence and the impact that farmers need.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality administrative and coordination support across the Centre of Excellence teams Manage and organise meetings, including preparing papers and taking clear, accurate notes/minutes Support with diary management, arrangement of travel and accommodation requirements, correspondence, organising internal and external meetings including taking notes and minutes, and preparing agendas and completing papers Support the delivery of projects by tracking activity and coordinating inputs across the team Manage finance administration, including purchase orders, invoices and expenses Maintain accurate systems, records and shared documents Act as a key point of contact, building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Essential Criteria

Proven experience in an administrative or coordination role Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities Confident communicator, with experience working across different stakeholders High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach Comfortable using Microsoft Office and systems/databases Able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team Flexibility to attend meetings, if required

The benefits…

We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work, so we have a great mix of benefits and opportunities to give you the recognition you deserve

35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, to include hybrid working 33 days of annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of bank holidays) Life assurance cover (4x salary) A market-leading defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & General Enhanced pay of 20 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, subject to length of service A paid day each year to volunteer and make a difference in your community Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development plan Recognition awards throughout the year Reward Gateway membership - this gives you a huge number of online discounts and savings

Apply now, or call 024 7693 5722 if you require any further information.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

At AHDB, you'll find we are committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. This applies to both our workforce and the practices we follow.

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Skills

Administrative Support

Coordination

Organizational Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Proactive Approach

Microsoft Office

Diary Management

Travel Arrangement

Meeting Management

Finance Administration

Record Keeping

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Relationship Building