Senior Technical Officer (Maternity Cover)

Salary £30,700 - £32,270

Location: Bristol with Hybrid working

Hours of work: 37.5

Closing date: 15/05/2025

About our organisation

Soil Association Certification Ltd exists to accelerate the just transition across food, farming and land use, as a global leader in sustainability certification. We deliver trusted solutions with nature, for people and planet through the certification of high integrity holistic standards. These assurance schemes cover a wide range of sectors including food, forestry, farming, landscape restoration carbon markets, beauty and wellbeing, textiles and catering.

We are recognised and trusted by consumers and businesses around the world, operating in over 60 countries delivering FSC and PEFC certification, and you will also find the Soil Association organic symbol on over 70% of organic products in the UK.

Soil Association Certification is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Soil Association, formed in 1946, which 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

You will be joining a small, dedicated team that works collaboratively with other teams across Soil Association Certification and Soil Association charity, delivering technical support to the different teams within certification and across the Soil Association Group and farmers and other businesses producing organic products. Our work is dynamic and rewarding, with a unique blend of technical precision, stakeholder engagement, and purposeful impact. This role is based in the Bristol office and you will be working alongside friendly and inclusive colleagues who have a passion for the values and purpose of the organisation.

About you

We're looking for someone with:

• Practical experience and knowledge of farming or horticulture

• Understanding and empathy with organic farming

• Great attention to detail and accuracy/precision

• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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

37.5 hours per week

Maternity Cover up to 12 months fixed term contract

Location

Bristol with hybrid working 40% office attendance

To Apply

Click ‘apply now’ to submit your application form. Please note we look at applications on arrival and reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

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Please note we do not accept CVs or Cover Letters.