Work for Us
Foxes Farm Produce is based in Colchester and Basildon, Essex. We grow pumpkins for both wholesale and retail markets, and we also run pick your own pumpkin patches for the general public.
We create a fun and relaxed environment for our employees, with strong ethics and values regarding welfare and job satisfaction.
Personal Assistant
Come and excel in your career by joining our dynamic and enthusiastic team at Foxes Farm Produce.
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Personal Assistant
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Companies
Foxes Rural and Foxes Farm Produce.
About Us
Foxes Rural - We are a dynamic and innovate company that specialise in obtaining planning permission for farmers. Our goal is to make a proactive difference to farmers and their businesses. We operate a friendly and dynamic company with a flexible and friendly work ethic. We pride ourselves on our high levels of service and the proactiveness to tasks. We are currently implementing further growth plans for our company and a role has arisen for a Personal Assistant.
www.foxesrural.co.uk
Foxes Farm Produce - We run a heavily diversified farming enterprise with the focus on growing pumpkins and pick your own pumpkin events.
www.foxesfarmproduce.co.uk
Hours
40 hours per week.
Office based.
The Role
The role will be divided between Foxes Rural and our farming business Foxes Farm Produce. The role will be supporting the farm planning consultants and directors across their diversified businesses. There is no previous experience necessary for this role, but attention to detail and willingness to work on a wide variety of tasks is essential.
This role includes:
• Telephone enquiries
• Email enquiries
• Handling online booking systems
• Monitoring client files and planning applications
• Operating and implementing the company’s social media strategies and online portals.
• Taking enquiries and assisting farmers.
• Undertaking technical planning research for projects.
• Managing our paperless and electronic filing systems.
• Administration of marketing strategy for both businesses and client co-ordination.
• CAD design
Attributes
• Up to date computer skills and familiarity with use of Microsoft Office.
• An interest and a willingness to learn about the planning system for farmers is essential.
• Ability to handle and co-ordinate daily customer telephone calls, emails and online bookings.
• Creativity in respect of implementing our marketing strategy.
• Attention to detail and high levels of organisation.
• Excellent communication and proactive approach to tasks.
Location
Eight Ash Green, Colchester.
Holiday
20 days per annum
Applications
For an informal discussion please contact Emily French on 01206 481982 or [email protected]. To apply, please send through your CV with a handwritten covering letter to Emily French, Foxes Farm Produce, Bullbanks Farm, Halstead Road, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3PT. If you are shortlisted, a follow up telephone call / video conference interview. Closing date: 5pm 10 December 2024