Senior Farming Advisor - Soil Health (Maternity Cover)

Location: Bristol with hybrid working (40% office based) or Home-Based UK- will include some UK and EU travel

Salary: £42,600 - £44,350 pa FTE Expires: 13/03/2025 23:59

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 exciting opportunity within the Farming and Land Use Team at the Soil Association to lead our work across two European Soil Mission Horizon Programmes. One programme focusing on using artificial intelligence to monitor and predict soil health for farmers and growers across Europe and the other is developing an online training programme on soil health for advisors. You will also be responsible for the provision of nature-based solution and soil health and fertility advice and knowledge exchange to farmers, policy makers and within the Soil Association as a whole.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Extensive technical soil health knowledge
Advanced knowledge of nature-based solutions and their implementation in different land settings (agriculture, horticulture, industrial, urban/peri-urban)
Substantial experience leading and managing complex projects with multiple partners and stakeholders across UK and EU
In field experience of soil monitoring and data collection and management
Practical experience of agriculture or horticulture and/or advice provision to farmers

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 (full time) or 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)

Fixed Term 12 month maternity cover

Location

Bristol with hybrid working or Home-Based UK with ability to travel to Bristol occasionally

This role will include some UK and EU travel

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.

Please check your junk/spam folder if you do not receive a confirmation email upon submitting your application. All candidates will subsequently receive an email to confirm whether they have made it through to interview stage.

For any queries, please contact recruitment@soilassociation.org

Please note we do not accept CVs or Cover Letters.

We know the value of diversity in nature and want it in our organisation. We recognise that diverse backgrounds and experiences will bring a fresh perspective to our work. If you're not sure about applying, please get in touch with us for a chat.

Thank you for your interest in supporting our work at the Soil Association.