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Team Administrator

Soil Association
Edinburgh with hybrid working

Posted: 25 Apr 2025

Deadline: 12 May 2025

Compensation: £24,570 - 25,504 per annum FTE

Living Wage employer Disability Confident scheme

Paid 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

We are looking for a highly organised and detail oriented person to join our team. The Team Administrator provides a key role in office management for the Soil Association Scotland’s Edinburgh office and administrative support to Soil Association Scotland team and Food for Life Scotland programme. The postholder will provide office management and administrative support including financial administration, planning of and support to events and meetings, providing internal communications, and maintaining office supplies and materials. All this will support the team to fulfil our mission to transform the way we eat, farm and care for our natural world.

About You

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, attentive, and anticipatory - whether you are creating new filing systems and communicating with staff about the changes, responding to an external enquiry, collating RSVPs, supporting a caterer training, or keeping tabs on office stationary stock, you are always one step ahead and planning what is needed. You enjoy working in an office environment and undertaking administrative tasks in support of our ambitious strategic goals. You are adaptable, consistent and reliable, and ready to support a busy team and make the office an efficient workspace.

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

21 hours per week (3 days)

Fixed term until 31st March 2026

Location

Edinburgh with hybrid working

Interviews

Interviews will take place in person at our Edinburgh office on the 21st May 2025

Application information

Please apply at https://soilassociation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/190845?aisId=12&rmId=3181

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