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)
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .