Artisan Food Company Seeks Operational Assistant

Have you got a meticulous eye for detail and a love for fine foods? My client is looking for an outstanding Administrative Assistant to join their small family-run, specialist fine food business to be a central member of the tight-knit team, supporting them with their upward trajectory.

The Role:

• Proactive Administrative Assistant tasks to improve efficiencies across the company
• Supplier liaison and management, placing orders, keeping the database updated, stock control and management
• Transport logistics management
• Keep all related paperwork in order and filed perfectly
• Checking the “Goods Arrival” sheets, managing any discrepancies or damages, and inputting the stock to our Sage programme
• Assist in keeping our website up-to-date with images and information
• Assist in preparing orders to go out to our key customers: putting the order on the system, preparing the relevant labels and paperwork, and liaising with the warehouse
• Be prepared to conduct Tastings, therefore having an interest in food and, after training, the ability to talk confidently to the public
• Helping with Instagram and social media
• Occasionally writing copy for the newsletter

The candidate:

• Naturally bright, practical, with meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills
• Administrative experience
• IT Savvy with a love of spreadsheets
• Confident and flexible multitasker who is willing to learn
• Happy working in a small team of 5
• Organised, with great time management skills and the ability to prioritise
• Self-starter, proactive and forward-thinking

This is the ideal role for someone with real get-up-and-go, who has a love of logistics and an interest in good food. Perhaps you have experience working in a small team, or even a food start-up. It is a fantastic opportunity to grow with the company and make your mark. Interviewing now, apply ASAP!