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Project Coordinator

Soil Association
Bristol with hybrid working (40% office based)

Posted: 2 Apr 2025

Deadline: 8 Apr 2025

Compensation: £26,998 - £29,064 pa FTE

Living Wage employer Disability Confident scheme

Paid Full-time Part-time Fixed term / contract

Job description

About our Organisation

The Soil Association, formed in 1946, is the only UK charity which works across the spectrum of human health, the environment and animal welfare. That’s because we cannot tackle these issues in isolation.

We campaign for change, we support farming innovation, we serve healthy food in communities, we support and grow the organic market, and we protect forests. We couldn't do any of this without our supporters, partners, donors and dedicated staff. We make a difference in the world where it’s needed the most.

About the Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen to join the Farming and Land Use team at the Soil Association as a Project Co-ordinator. The Farming and Land Use team works with farmers and growers across the UK supporting the adoption of organic and agroecological approaches to farming and food production. The team is involved in several projects and also runs a range of events and workshops throughout the year. This is a great opportunity for a capable, professional and proactive organiser who is interested in positive change in farming to join a friendly, busy team. As a Project Co-ordinator, you’ll be responsible for a variety of tasks across the Farming and Land Use team, including:

• Assisting with delivery of project elements including on large multi-partner European projects
• Organising and supporting events including facilitating online meetings/events
• Assisting with project administration/reporting

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a positive, proactive person with a track record of complex project co-ordination and event delivery. You will be comfortable with multitasking across tasks to meet project deadlines and working with a team using collaborative platforms including Microsoft Teams. You will have excellent communication skills - both verbal and written and be comfortable with verbal communication online and in-person including with larger groups. As well as having excellent administration and organisational skills you will have high attention to detail.

Our Benefits

We offer a range of financial and lifestyle benefits to all our employees, including:

• 27 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Pension scheme with ethical investment options and employer contribution increasing with length of service
• Free membership of the Soil Association and discounts on organic produce
• Volunteer days to give back to the local community or support green initiatives
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sociable and engaging workplace of professionals that share a passion for healthy, sustainable lifestyle and produce

Hours

35 hours per week Mon-Fri, 1 FTE (28 hours per week, 0.8 FTE will also be considered)

Fixed term until the 30th November 2026

Location

Bristol with hybrid working (40% office based)

Application information

Please apply at https://soilassociation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/189318?aisId=12&rmId=3181

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