ROLE PURPOSE / DESCRIPTION:

The Social Farming Administrator will support the work of the Social Farming Regional Coordinator in South West Mayo Development Company. 

Social Farming is an outcome focused support placement for people on a farm or with a grower using the natural assets of the people, the place, the activities and the community to support a person to achieve some of their own chosen goals.   

The programme offers placements on family farms as a form of social support service, and these supports are available and accessible to a range of people in that area including those with disabilities, those in recovery form mental ill health, people who are long term unemployed, refugees and asylum seekers, young people at risk, older people and others. 

In Social Farming the farm remains a working farm at its core but invites people to participant in the normal day to day activities of the farm.  

REPORTING TO:

Social Farming Regional Coordinator 

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Data Management & Salesforce Administration 

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date participant, service providers, farm, and programme records on the Salesforce CRM

• Follow up with participants, service providers, and farmers in relation to information gaps, clarification, and / or paperwork requirements 

Farm Compliance & Documentation Monitoring 

• Oversee the collection, verification, and secure storage of all required Social Farming documentation

• Monitor farm compliance with programme standards, policies, and regulatory requirements

• Support farmers in completing required forms and maintaining up to date records

Budget Tracking & Financial Oversight 

• With the support of the Social Farming Regional Coordinator, track programme budgets, expenditure, and financial commitments. 

Processing Social Farming Payment Claims 

• Manage the end‑to‑end processing of Social Farming participant and farm payment claims

• Verify documentation, ensure accuracy, and prepare claims for approval

• Liaise with finance teams to ensure timely payments and resolve discrepancies

Support for Social Farming Events 

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and delivering Social Farming events, workshops, and training sessions

The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list and you may be assigned other duties as required in line with the needs of the programme and SWMDC 

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• Experience using databases and maintaining accurate digital records 
• Knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM systems 
• Good attention to detail and accuracy in data and documentation 

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• Three years’ experience of working in a similar role is desirable
• Experience working in a busy environment with the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualification in Office Administration, Finance or a related discipline is desirable. Other qualifications that will be considered include: 

• Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams)  

• Basic Computer Skills / Digital Literacy 

• Database or Data Entry Training 

• Salesforce Essentials or CRM Fundamentals 

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in related skills would be an advantage. 

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Salary – Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and no less than €.27,000 per annum pro rata for a part-time post
• Duration of Contract – This contract will be offered as a one-year part-time fixed term position with the potential to extend the contract subject to satisfactory performance and funding

• Probation – Six-month probation period will apply

• Working Days – Tuesday and Wednesdays

• Working Hours – 9am to 5pm 

• Annual Leave – Annual leave 25 days per annum pro rata for part-time posts

• Travel & Subsistence – Paid at public sector rates

• Location of the position – I.P.I Centre, Castlebar, Breaffy Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 V125

• Transport – Access to own transport is essential

• Garda Vetting is required

SELECTION PROCESS

Selection will involve short listing of applicants for interviews based on the criteria for the position as outlined in this job description and person specification.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your Curriculum Vitae and cover letter by email to jobs@southmayo.com quoting SocialFarmingAdministrator_YOURNAME in the subject line. 

Please save your CV as YOURNAME_CV and your cover letter as YOURNAME_CoverLetter. 

IMPORTANT: When you have submitted your application, we recommend that you add jobs@southmayo.com to your email address book to make sure that you receive our emails, and that they are not redirected to your email Junk/Spam folders. 

To make sure that you don’t miss any correspondence from us, we also recommend that you check your email Junk/Spam folders in the weeks following your application. SWMDC takes no responsibility for missed communication. 

Closing date for applications for this role is 12 noon on Monday 2nd March 2026  

Late applications are not accepted.