Job description
Business Overview:
Food consumption is expected to rise by 60% in the next 20 years. Our challenge is to affordably and sustainably meet that escalating demand while global resources diminish. Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.
Role Overview:
Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.
Food consumption is expected to rise by 60% in the next 20 years. Our challenge is to affordably and sustainably meet that escalating demand while global resources diminish. Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administration Assistant to work within our Northern Ireland office in Craigavon.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide office-based administrative support
- Answering telephone calls and supporting customers
- Monitoring post and mail inboxes
- Confirming receipt of all delivered goods
- Managing health certificates and liaising with vet office
- Preparing relevant supporting documents for customers and the team
- Other general administrative duties as required
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Previous relevant experience of administration practises
- Have an understanding on how to use standard Microsoft packages such as; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team is essential
- Work consistently to a high standard with attention to detail
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Solution orientated
What we can offer you:
For a self-motivated candidate with the attitude and approach to succeed, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, together with the opportunities that come with working for a global organisation.
Equal Employment Opportunities:
Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Genus PLC
www.genusplc.com
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Stephen Wilson
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
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