Find your place in the field of good food

Our goal is to connect good people with good food. We advertise sustainable food jobs and training opportunities to help jobseekers and employers find each other.

Roots to Work is a project of Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming.

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

Join a passionate and collaborative team at the heart of the Soil Association’s mission to transform the way we eat, farm, and care for the natural world. As part of the Standards Innovation team, you'll play a vital role in maintaining and publishing our world-leading organic standards. Our work is dynamic and rewarding, with a unique blend of technical precision, stakeholder engagement, and purposeful impact. You'll be part of a friendly, values-driven organisation where ideas are welcomed, and your contribution supports a healthier, more sustainable future for people and planet.

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Strong project coordination experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Great attention to detail and accuracy

• Confidence managing stakeholders and chairing meetings

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and passion for organic principles.

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

28 hours per week (over 4/5 days)

Permanent

Location

Bristol with hybrid working (40% office based)

Application information

Please apply at https://soilassociation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/190796?aisId=12&rmId=3181

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