Technology Administrator - Part Time

Who are we, and what do we do? 

You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants. 

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales. 

A little about Brackley Site : 

Our advanced manufacturing site in Brackley, is one of our main processing facilities with over 700 talented people  helping us to deliver high quality products to our customers and making the business a trusted leader in fresh foods. 

We’ve recently invested £11 million in advanced technology and colleague amenities, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK. 

About the Role: 

Are you an experienced Office Administrator looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and supportive environment? Do you enjoy keeping things organised, managing processes, and being the go-to person for getting things done?

Avara Foods is a forward-thinking, inclusive business that’s invested heavily in its IT systems—and now we’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Administrator to join our growing Technology Team at our Brackley Campus. This is an office-based role where you’ll play a vital part in supporting the team’s day-to-day operations.

Working hours are Monday – Friday 09:00 – 13.00 (20hrs a week)

What will you be doing as a Technology Administrator at Avara? 

As a Technology Administrator, you will primarily manage the Asset lifecycle from Procurement through to Disposal across Avara's 15+ UK sites that are used by 2000 users.  Assets include Laptops, Mobiles, Support Contracts, Software Licences, etc.
Working closely with the Technology teams, you will process around 90 procurement requests per month and look after 100+ annual contract renewals.

Full training will be provided for the various software applications and skills required.

What will your key responsibilities as a Technology Administrator include?

1. Equipment Purchasing

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for all technology hardware and software.
• Liaise with Suppliers and Procurement Team, verifying specifications, placing orders, tracking deliveries, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and communicate status updates to relevant managers

2. Contract & Licence Management

• Responsible for Managing the Technology Teams Contractual agreements.
• Monitor contract renewal timelines and ensure timely reviews and renewals.
• Oversee the contract and licence database, keeping documentation up-to-date.
• Generate and share licence usage/balance reports with interested parties.

3. Asset Administration

• Act as the primary owner and administrator of the Technology Asset Database, responsible for hardware and software asset tagging, tracking, allocation, and recovery e.g. Laptops, Mobile Phones etc.
• Maintain up-to-date asset records throughout the full lifecycle from purchase to disposal.
• Coordinate audits and produce reports in collaboration with site Technology Teams to identify potential equipment loss.

4. Starters & Leavers Admin

• Support onboarding and offboarding by collaborating with IT and HR in account setup/disabling.
• Allocate and recover assets for new starters and leavers.
• Arrange IT inductions and maintain accurate records of user-related assets.

5. Licence Management (Microsoft & Others)

• Collaborate with internal technology teams to manage, optimise, and renew software licences.
• Regularly review usage to prevent under/over-provisioning and maintain cost-effective compliance.
• Ensure communication and actions involving licence management are coordinated with all relevant managers.

What you’ll need to be successful: 

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an administrative role
• Good Microsoft Office skills—especially Excel
• Proficient collaborator with good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong record-keeping proficiency
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Mathematics

Desirable:

• Procurement and Contract Management Experience
• Experience with Asset Management
• Experience using Finance Systems such as Oracle, SAP etc.
• Previous experience working with 3rd Parties e.g. Customers or Suppliers

The benefits of working for Avara Foods: 

As a Techology Administrator, you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded. 

We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things, include the following: 

• Up to £14,358.97 per annum depending on skills and experience (salary has been pro-rated to 20hrs a week)
• 15.5 Days annual leave (pro-rated)
• A secure contract with long term careers development opportunities.
• Employer matched pension contributions up to 3%.
• Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food.
• Staff shop/sales at hugely discounted prices.
• Cycle to work scheme.

• Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Access to our Employee Benefits Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation and other discounts and perks, such as savings & discounts on a weekly costs.  

What happens after you apply for this role? 

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Brackley site, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role. 

If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today! 

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. 

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