Executive Assistant

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.

Soil Association Exchange is a new service for all UK farmers to help them farm in a way that improves the climate, protects nature and enhances their profitability. SA Exchange works with farmers to measure the environmental impact and then delivers bespoke advice on how those scores can be improved. Crucially, it then helps farmers understand and take advantage of the links between farming more sustainably and farming profitably.

About the Opportunity

We're looking for a brilliant Executive Assistant to join Soil Association Exchange to help our team keep on top of the details as we develop a service to help all farmers tackle climate change and protect nature. Your role will encompass helping organise events, managing diaries and correspondence and developing processes to help our team thrive.

Soil Association Exchange is a fast-paced, commercial startup that spun out of the Soil Association charity in 2022. Exchange sells its services to a variety of customers including retailers (e.g. M&S and Sainsburys), processors (e.g. Riverford and Arla) and financial institutions (e.g. Lloyds Banking Group). Through these companies we are set to work with 450 farms in 2023.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Very organised and likes to help others get more organised
• Resilient and outcome focused
• A true self-starter who loves grasping a problem and then figuring out how to solve it.
• Someone who can work under pressure and can be depended on.
• has excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

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
• 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

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

Location

London with home working