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Soil Association
Bristol with hybrid working
Posted: 15 Sep 2023
Deadline: 1 Oct 2023
Compensation: £22,371 per annum
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.
Soil Association Certification offers a huge range of organic and sustainable certification schemes across food, farming, catering, health and beauty, textiles and forestry which are recognised and trusted by consumers and businesses around the world. We’re the UK’s leading organic certifier – you’ll find our symbol on over 70% of organic products.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for an Importing/Exporting Administrator to join our friendly team to carry out a wide range of administrative tasks in relation to the importing and exporting of organic products. They will be responsible for issuing Certificates of Inspection (COI) needed to accompany organic shipments in a timely and accurate manner and issuing of Textile Transaction certificates needed as part of Global Organic Textile Standard accreditation.
About You
You will be able to prioritise, work under pressure and meet targets, have the ability to interpret and follow procedures and have a flexible approach to procedure change.
You will be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team and have the ability to empathise with customers as well as the aims and objectives of Soil Association.
You will have excellent IT literacy, organisational, and problem-solving skills and exhibit high attention to detail and accuracy in your work.
You will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Our Benefits
We offer a range of financial and lifestyle benefits to all our employees, including:
Hours
37.5 hours per week (occasional weekend & bank holiday working is required - shorter shifts)Permanent
Location
Bristol with hybrid working
Application information
Please apply at https://soilassociation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/162820?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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