Come and Work With Us

About Us

Foxes Rural - We are a dynamic and innovate company that specialise in obtaining planning permission for farmers.  Our goal is to make a proactive difference to farmers and their businesses.  We operate a friendly and dynamic company with a flexible and friendly work ethic.  We pride ourselves on our high levels of service and the proactiveness to tasks. We are currently implementing further growth plans for our company and a role has arisen for a Personal Assistant.   

www.foxesrural.co.uk

  

Hours

40 hours per week.

Office based.

 

The Role

The role will be divided between Foxes Rural and our farming business Foxes Farm Produce.  The role will be supporting the farm planning consultants and directors across their diversified businesses.  There is no previous experience necessary for this role, but attention to detail and willingness to work on a wide variety of tasks is essential.

 

This role includes:

•                       Telephone enquiries

•                       Email enquiries

•                       Handling online booking systems

•                       Monitoring client files and planning applications

•                       Operating and implementing the company’s social media strategies and online portals.

•                       Taking enquiries and assisting farmers.

•                       Undertaking technical planning research for projects.

•                       Managing our paperless and electronic filing systems.

•                       Administration of marketing strategy for both businesses and client co-ordination.

•                       CAD design

 

Attributes

•               Up to date computer skills and familiarity with use of Microsoft Office.

•               An interest and a willingness to learn about the planning system for farmers is essential.

•               Ability to handle and co-ordinate daily customer telephone calls, emails and online bookings.

•               Creativity in respect of implementing our marketing strategy.

•               Attention to detail and high levels of organisation.

•               Excellent communication and proactive approach to tasks.

 

Location

Eight Ash Green, Colchester.

 

Holiday

20 days per annum 

 

Applications

For an informal discussion please contact Emily French on 01206 481981 or [email protected].  To apply, please send through your CV with a handwritten covering letter to Emily French, Foxes Rural Limited, Bullbanks Farm, Halstead Road, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3PT.  If you are shortlisted, a follow up telephone call / video conference interview.  Closing date: 5pm 10 December 2024