Area Office Administrator – Kerry
Location: Castleisland, County Kerry, Ireland.
We are recruiting an Area Office Administrator for our Castleisland office. You will be the first point of contact for farmers, customers, and visitors, managing queries, coordinating activities, and ensuring smooth communication. From organising meetings and events to handling milk testing logistics and office administration, you’ll keep operations running efficiently. This full‑time (Mon–Fri, 0900–1730), permanent, onsite role is in a busy, supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the first point of contact for farmers, customers, and visitors—answering calls, managing emails, and greeting guests.
* Provide administrative support, including filing, data entry, document processing, and maintaining accurate records.
* Coordinate milk sample collection and communicate results to farmers.
* Organise meetings and events, including venue booking and hospitality arrangements.
* Liaise with regulatory bodies and manage compliance documentation.
* Handle office logistics such as ordering protective clothing, maintaining H&S folders, and managing staff rotas.
* Support programme administration, including processing statements for the Evolve program and onboarding new entrants and partnerships.
Qualifications & Skills
* Proven experience in an administrative or customer care role, ideally within the agricultural sector.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong ability to build relationships.
* Adapt quickly to changing priorities and assist with ad‑hoc tasks to keep operations running smoothly.
* High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
* A positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to learn.
About Kerry Dairy Ireland
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm‑to‑fork business with a robust consumer foods presence and a leading dairy ingredients division, delivering high‑quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. Our Agribusiness division supports Ireland’s farming community by supplying essential products and services to 2,800 milk suppliers, ensuring sustainable and efficient operations.
Safety Commitment
“We work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day.” Kerry is committed to a safe working environment and strict adherence to safety protocols. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.
Recruiter Information
Recruiting agencies are not accepted unless terms of business are signed. We do not consider or wish to pay recruiter fees in this context.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Administrative
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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