Business Administrator

plantsgaloreonline; Highweek; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A successful horticultural business is seeking a Business Administrator in Highweek to support daily operations and enhance business efficiency. The role involves managing Excel-based tasks, updating marketing systems, and supporting customer communications. Ideal candidates will be proficient in Excel, organised, and eager to learn in a collaborative team environment. This position offers flexible hours, onsite parking, and opportunities for career growth within a stable company.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Supportive training

Friendly office dress code

Team events

Career progression

Monday to Friday hours

Qualifications

• Confident with Excel, including using formulas.
• Organised and quick to spot mistakes.
• Comfortable learning new systems and using IT tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage Excel spreadsheets using formulas and filters.
• Keep product and marketing systems updated and accurate.
• Support website content updates and assist with customer emails.
• Order supplies and handle admin for transport and maintenance teams.
• Create reports and summaries to guide daily business decisions.
• Assist other team members with general admin tasks.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Business Administrator – £15 to £16 per hour - Outskirts of Newton Abbot

Want a stable, flexible job where your admin skills actually shape how a business runs? Ready to build real career experience that opens doors?

At Joyners Plants Ltd, we’re offering more than just an admin role—we’re giving you the chance to be part of a successful £13 million horticultural business, where your day‑to‑day work directly supports growth and smooth operations.

The Role

You’ll be right at the centre of our head office team, working closely with colleagues across marketing and business support. You won’t just be processing tasks—you’ll be solving problems, keeping systems running, and helping shape how things get done.

What you’ll gain:

• Hands‑on experience using Excel and data to support business decisions
• Confidence working with multiple systems, from product databases to websites
• Real responsibility for keeping the wheels turning behind the scenes
• You’ll develop skills that make you stand out—problem‑solving, communication, and business support—all in a friendly, structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage Excel spreadsheets using formulas and filters
• Keep our product and marketing systems updated and accurate
• Support website content updates and assist with customer emails
• Order supplies and handle admin for our transport and maintenance teams
• Create reports and summaries to help guide daily business decisions
• Cover general admin tasks and assist other team members when needed

About Our Company

Joyners Plants Ltd runs four successful garden centres in Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Exeter and Yeovil. We've been growing since 1959 and now employ 85–125 people at peak times. With solid leadership and expansion plans ahead, we offer a workplace where you can stay, grow and thrive long‑term.

The Benefits

• Option to work between 28–35 hours a week (More hours are available)
• Free onsite parking
• Supportive training from experienced team members
• Friendly, relaxed office dress code
• Company events and team socials
• Real career progression in a stable, growing business
• Monday to Friday hours—no evenings or weekends

The Person

This could be a great fit if you:

• Are confident with Excel, including using formulas
• Stay organised and spot mistakes quickly
• Are comfortable learning new systems and using IT tools daily
• Communicate clearly and can prioritise tasks
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Want long‑term job security and a role you can grow into
• (Bonus) Have experience in marketing or admin

What’s Next

Sound like your kind of role? Apply now and start building a career you can rely on.