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Soil Association
Remote working
Posted: 5 May 2022
Deadline: 4 Jun 2022
Compensation: £43,828 per annum
Paid Full-time Permanent Remote working
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
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dynamic forestry training team, as the Forestry Training Development Manager. You'll be responsible for the continued success of the Soil Association accredited FSC ® courses and management of the team, as well as the continued development of new courses relevant to the Soil Associations mission for forestry and wider natural capital opportunities.
About you
You will have experience of managing, developing and delivering training programmes, delivered through a variety of mechanisms (in-person, remote through online platforms and online as e-learning). You will be experienced at marketing training provision and providing a high-quality customer training experience. You will deliver results in training organisation, development and delivery using a mix of internal and external resource. You will ideally have experience in forest certification and wider natural capital development, as well as experience of managing accredited training programmes.
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
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
Full-time desired but part-time considered for the right candidate.
Permanent
Location
Home based
Important dates
Interviews are expected to take place: 27th June 2022
Application information
https://soilassociation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/131697?aisId=12&rmId=3181
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About Soil Association
Our organisation started in 1946 to pioneer a better world – one where we can all farm, eat and live healthily in balance with the environment. Our team of around 250 employees have been working with this vision for positive change ever since. We’re farming, growing, buying, cooking and eating. We’re campaigning, lobbying and certifying. We’re running research programmes that pave the way for change. And we’re inspiring millions of people to take their own step towards a sustainable future.
Roots to Work
C/o Sustain
The Green House
244-254 Cambridge Heath Road
London E2 9DA
0203 5596 777
sustain@sustainweb.org
www.rootstowork.org
Roots to Work is a project of Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming.
Registered charity (no. 1018643)
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