Job Description

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Mere Plantations are a UK registered company, based in Chester, commercially reforesting degraded forestland located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Mere is one of the largest private tropical hardwood plantation developers in Africa, with over 20 years' experience of reforestation and sustainable land management.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced office administrator to join the team at Mere's UK Head Office, based within Chester Business Park.

This is a full-time role, You will be responsible for providing administrative support to the UK Directors and management and supporting our Ghana office when required. This includes answering incoming calls, preparing documents, data entry, liaising and coordinating internally and externally, updating the in-house filing systems including Excel spreadsheets, managing client files and records, preparing and processing application forms, archiving and filing (digital and paper), processing post, ordering stationary, working to source mechanical parts, providing sales administration support, taking on customer service responsibilities and any other duties required by the senior team.

What you'll need to succeed:

Excellent communication skills, confident speaking to clients and colleagues face-to-face, over the telephone and via email.
The right candidate will have the following attributes:

Be flexible and proactive in managing multiple priorities. Possess excellent IT skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Have a good knowledge of Office 365. Have exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail. Be able to demonstrate initiative for problem solving.
Ideal additional attributes:

Experience in working with shipping, logistics and air/sea freight agents, passion for reforestation, green business and social responsibility in the developing world Experience in spare parts and equipment acquisition Other languages would be useful
Basic requirements:

3 years' experience in an administrative position and office environment UK Driving licence or proven means to commute to work. Be fluent in written and spoken English.

What you'll get in return

You will receive a competitive annual salary, depending on level of qualification and experience, 28 days paid holiday, alongside a range of company benefits such as free onsite parking and pension.

This position is office based only, with the option for flexibility in working hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 28,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Flexitime Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Chester CH4 9QU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Administrative: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Mere