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
