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Soil Association
Bristol/Hybrid
Posted: 12 May 2022
Deadline: 29 May 2022
Compensation: £28,818 per year
Paid Full-time Permanent
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
We are seeking a Senior Awards Officer to deliver our successful Food for Life Awards schemes for schools and early years settings. Putting good food in the hearts, hands and bellies of children every day has been driving us at Food for Life for more than 15 years, and we’re proud to have our schemes cited as go to solutions in the National Food Strategy. Every day our schools and nurseries improve the food on the plat, make lunchtimes an adventure and put cooking and growing on the classroom table. All so that children love the food on their plates and the people, plants and creatures who helped put it there. This role will deliver the awards and customer service processes for Food for Life Schools and Early Years schemes, upholding exceptional customer service and the integrity of the schemes internally and externally. This role is responsible for line managing an Awards Officer, guiding settings through the enrolment, awarding and renewal process and managing specific scheme related projects.
About you
You take pride in delivering exceptional customer service. You have worked in, or with, schools or early years settings in some capacity so you understand some of the pressures and the challenges they face. You are self-motivated, working autonomously around deadlines and targets. You will be driven to continually improve. You will bring excellent project management experience to meet project specific KPIs, as well as those for the overall scheme. You have a range of communications experience and feel comfortable working with people, building relationships, and able to convey information in a clear and engaging way. You will need to be a highly competent IT user. Particularly around databases / recording information and you’re able to manipulate data to find your answer. You’re happy to find your way around a new system and unfazed by an imperfect IT solution. Finally, you need to truly believe in the ethos, aims and objectives of the Soil Association and its Food for Life Programmes.
Commitment to Safeguarding
The Soil Association and FFL are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults that we work with. In accordance with this commitment we ensure that we follow a thorough and safe recruitment and selection process for all roles that work with children. This includes checking against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) where appropriate. Please note that if you are successful in your application to the role any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
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
Permanent
Location
Bristol Hybrid working - 2 days office based
Important dates
Interviews are expected to take place: W/c 6th June 2022
Application information
https://soilassociation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/132242?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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