Company Description
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.
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity in Jealott’s Hill (Bracknell) for an Administration & Database Specialist to join our TAC (Technology Acquisition & Collaboration) team. You will provide administrative support to the TAC team to support the Licensing and Collaboration activities in the UK, by undertaking key administrative tasks to support for the Licensing managers documentation and data management. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
- Participating in the team meetings, events and contribute to the continuous improvement of the ways of working.
- Providing administrative support to TAC Team, Digital Portfolio Team and other related functions.
- Setting up new vendors and manage ad hoc payment requests.
- Raising Purchase orders on our system, including reconciliations of accounts and invoices
- Organising Visitors Travel and arranging meetings/events with suppliers
- Provide as hoc back-up to the TAC Team members to ensure the continuation administrative tasks during holidays or short sick leaves.
- Filling in/checking legal documents (cross-referencing information)
Qualifications and required experience
- Solid experience within a similar role covering a broad range of administrative tasks (scheduling, document/file management, creating reports, raising purchase orders, team coordination etc)
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, data base management and report creation
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- Ability to prioritize and to work independently as well as flexible; ability to work under pressure.
- Knowledge or Sharepoint, Salesforce and/or Ariba/SAP systems is an advantage
- Basic understanding of Legal requirements is desirable
Additional Information
Site Details
Jealott's Hill International Research Centre is situated in pleasant semi-rural surroundings between Bracknell and Maidenhead and is the place of work for approximately 800 Syngenta scientists and support staff. Jealott’s Hill is one of the main global research and development sites and key activities include research into discovery of new active ingredients, new formulation technologies, product safety, technical support of our product range and seeds research.
What we offer
- Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
- Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
- Hybrid working options
- We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
- Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options.
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
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