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Administration & Systems Lead | Marldon Christmas Tree Farm

Marldon Christmas Tree Farm
Paignton

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Job details

Full-time
7 hours ago

Qualifications

Customer communication
Microsoft Excel
Operations management
GCSE
Client communication
Administrative experience
Supervising experience
Accounting
Organisational skills
Sage 50 Accounting
Clerical experience
Financial management
Office experience
Account reconciliation

Full job description

Location: Marldon, Devon

Start Date: Immediate Start

Hours: 40+ hours per week (Includes split shifts, extended peak-season hours, and mandatory weekend work)

Contract: ONGOING / LONG-TERM ROLE (Immediate start with permanent, year-round potential)

The Role: Drive Excellence in Devon’s Premier Festive Operation

At Marldon Christmas Tree Farm, our festive season is defined by exceptional standards, seamless organization, and genuine dedication. Behind our customer experience is a fast-paced, highly modern operation utilizing integrated digital systems for online order workflows, computerised cutting lists, delivery scheduling, and Sage 50 financial management.

We are seeking a mature, dynamic, and exceptionally capable Administration Lead a professional with rich life experience, an proactive "can-do" mindset, and the ambition to fully embed themselves as a trusted, long-term leader within our business.

If you take personal pride in precision, thrive when managing complex digital workflows, and want to apply your energy to a respected local business, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities & Operational Ownership

As our lead administrative professional, you will ensure the highest level of operational efficiency across the farm:

Digital Workflows & Systems: Overseeing computerised cutting lists, online order pipelines, and digital scheduling platforms to ensure absolute accuracy from order placement to delivery.

Financial Management (Sage 50): Managing daily accounts, customer invoicing, supplier purchase orders, account reconciliations, and till audits using Sage 50.

Logistical Precision: Maintaining zero-defect order records, wholesale schedules, and delivery

documentation during high-volume trading periods.

Professional Communications: Acting as a confident, articulate liaison for incoming business inquiries, key accounts, and customer communications.

Team Synergy: Demonstrating adaptive leadership—supporting broader operational teams whenever peak seasonal demand requires a hands-on approach.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a sharp, commercially minded candidate who brings both capability and composure to the workplace:

Digital & Systems Expertise: Highly proficient with business software, online ordering platforms, digital scheduling, and automated workflows.

Financial & Accounting Capability: Practical, working expertise in Sage 50 Accounts and advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required.

Proactive & Dynamic Mindset: A vibrant, self-motivated approach to work, with a natural ability to anticipate operational needs and solve problems independently.

Long-Term Commitment: Seeking a permanent, ongoing role within an established company where you can build a long-term professional home.

Seasonal Stamina & Flexibility: Comfortable and adaptable to working extended peak-season hours, split shifts, and mandatory weekend shifts during our busiest trading window (autumn through December).

Poise Under Pressure: Matured by life experience, you remain calm, professional, and composed in a fast-moving, high-demand office environment.

Working Hours & Position Security

Schedule: Base 40 hours per week, with extended peak-season hours, split shift patterns, and overtime during peak trading weeks.

Weekends: Mandatory weekend working during peak autumn and winter trading periods.

Opportunity: This is an ongoing position with permanent year-round potential, offering long-term stability for a dedicated candidate.

How to Apply

If you are a dynamic, highly organised professional ready to bring your Sage 50 expertise, digital capabilities, and strong work ethic to Marldon Christmas Tree Farm, we look forward to receiving your application.

To apply: Please submit your CV alongside a professional cover letter highlighting your Sage 50 experience and digital workflow expertise, outlining why you are the ideal candidate to embed yourself within our core team to [email protected]

Work Location: In person

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