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.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly individual to provide a timely, positive, and effective service to the multi-disciplinary teams based at the Manchester Office. The role will sit within a small team, providing administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the site. This is a dynamic and varied role which provides excellent customer service both internally and externally, to multiple stakeholders working closely with site facilities and IT team.

The role will include administrative support, event management and communications, interfacing with colleagues within the Manchester office and in other global locations.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• To provide effective business and administrative support for the Manchester Office
• To ensure site functions have relevant equipment, set up of an effective work environment through collaboration with the site facilities and IT team
• To ensure effective site communication, using various communication tools including emails, Teams, Viva engage, etc
• To be responsible for the tidiness and restocking of stationery for the site, including meeting rooms
• Coordinate relevant courier services for internal stakeholders
• On request arrange meetings and events, including booking venues, transport and catering
• Ability to keep accurate spending records
• To support with onboarding process for New Starters
• To Raise accurate purchase orders, being aware of relevant information needed to create orders successfully

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Able to develop good working relationships with the community in Manchester and quickly
• Become familiar with activities where they can provide effective business support
• Good working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Share point, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
• Commitment to providing a responsive and helpful service

This role could be covered by two part-time job sharing or open to a full-time employment.

Site Details

The role is based in the Syngenta Manchester office in Didsbury. This role is a key role to the operation of the site, depending on whether it’s job share or full-time, there is a requirement to be in the office.  The site is a hub hosting varied Global, Regional and Local roles, including Supply Chain, Digital IT,  Sourcing, Communications to Change Management and Quality Assurance roles. You will find a dynamic, friendly with an agile working environment, and a diverse and inclusive culture.

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.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion