Company Description
Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.
Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.
Job Description
Please note that the position is on-site.
We are seeking a Business Support Administrator to provide proactive and comprehensive administrative support that enables Jealott’s Hill functions and teams to effectively implement and maintain workplace programs and compliance initiatives. The successful candidate will serve as the information hub for documentation, record-keeping, and communication, ensuring accurate data management and timely reporting of metrics.
We all have a critical role to play and add value. Here is how this role will help:
Business Support Activities
- Supports the Jealott’s Hill site by creating and maintaining employee profiles on all HSE training and compliance applications, ensuring accuracy through regular system checks and stakeholder engagement.
- Prepares and distributes reports from systems to internal stakeholders
- Maintains Infrastructure Teams SharePoint pages
- Accurately maintain centralised documentation, records and filing systems
- Raise purchase orders within agreed timeframes
- Review incoming invoices, ensuring satisfactory delivery of goods/services prior to approval.
- Assists with Business Support Team projects to continuously improve service provided to the Jealott’s Hill site.
HSE Support
- Coordinates the annual HSE training program through efficient scheduling of courses, ensuring high levels of participation and accurate recording.
- Coordinates procedures for annual servicing of HSE equipment and maintains accurate documentation.
- Ensures all First Aid kits are replenished, as required
- Maintains inventory of HSE equipment
Event & Initiative Support
- Supports large-scale events, including booking venues, transport and catering, keeping accurate records and adhering to departmental standards.
- Coordinates Display Screen Equipment Prescription Glasses and Safety Glasses program, ensuring adherence to policy requirements.
Qualifications
At Syngenta we are highly people focused – we look for professionals who are engaged, collaborative and excellent in execution. Leaders are expected to communicate effectively, develop teams and lead by example. Our industry and our function are changing rapidly so we are looking for new team members with a strong desire to develop themselves.
You will be a great fit if you have:
- 3 years’ experience within a multi-disciplined office environment
- GCSE English or equivalent and able to write articles, minutes and reports
- Good keyboard skills
- 2 years of experience using Microsoft Office applications – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint
- Experience using SAP
- Experience in meeting and events co-ordination and arrangements
- Experience in purchasing processes and systems
- Ability to meet deadlines, handle pressure and prioritise a diverse workload
- A team player, but also self-motivated and able to work independently
- Excellent planning and organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Additional Information
What we offer
- Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance
- Up to 31.5 days annual holiday
- Learning culture and wide range of training options
- Good onsite facilities
Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.