Horticulture and Office Co-ordinator
Builth Wells

About Us

Lantra is a leading awarding body for land-based industries in both the UK and the Republic of Ireland. We develop quality training courses and nationally recognised qualifications delivered through a network of Provider Partners.

With training and qualifications delivered to over 116,000 learners annually, we collaborate with businesses and stakeholders to address skills challenges and promote opportunities across the land-based sector.

Farming Connect is a programme focused on supporting those based in the horticulture industry to succeed within a challenging market. Various projects deliver business support, skills and training, e-learning solutions and mentoring, as well as giving the industry a voice in Wales and creating grower networks for mutual support.

We are now looking for a Horticulture and Office Co-ordinator to join us on a full-time, basis, working 37.5 hours per week for a fixed term contract until January 2026.

The Benefits

- Salary of £21,000 - £26,000
- 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with service
- Defined contributory pension scheme or pension auto-enrolment scheme
- Employee assistance scheme
- Perkbox – employee benefits and wellbeing platform
- Medical cash plans
- Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
- Rewards for length of service
- Health and wellbeing events and initiatives
- Free voluntary day
- Employee rewards
- Free parking
- Free drinks

This is a fantastic opportunity for a customer-focused administrator with experience of supporting and delivering within a small team to join our key organisation in a project role.

You’ll be an organised and efficient office worker who enjoys being part of a team and you will discover a supportive environment where we are truly committed to your wellbeing, allowing you to flourish in your role each and every day.

So, if you’re ready to take on a role where your skills are valued, apply now and become an integral part of our dedicated and innovative team!

The Role

As a Horticulture and Office Co-ordinator, you will take on an office-based role with an interesting and busy horticulture project in Wales, working as part of a small team who have been running horticulture projects in Wales since 2016.

Specifically, you will co-ordinate the delivery of Farming Connect Horticulture projects, alongside managing office operations and supporting events.

You will undertake various administration duties, support the planning and coordination of programme activities and help to prepare claims, performance summaries, and future projections.

Additionally, you will:

- Co-ordinate diary appointments and meetings
- Book events and activities such as Lantra Cymru awards
- Manage incoming communications
- Input and maintain accurate project data
-  Maintain action logs
- Assist with social media
- Share project updates

About You

To be considered as a Horticulture and Office Co-ordinator, you will need:

- Experience supporting and delivering within a small team
- Experience in a customer service environment
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and social media
- The ability to manage paperwork, processes, and financial records
- To be organised and efficient
- To be adaptable to change and fast-paced projects
- A team player mentality
- A supportive approach

Other organisations may call this role Horticulture Projects Co-ordinator, Project Co-ordinator, Office and Events Co-ordinator, Horticulture and Administration Officer, Office Administrator, Agricultural Projects and Office Co-ordinator, or Horticulture Project Assistant.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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