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Roots to Work is a project of Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming.

Project Manager - Farmer Led Research

Soil Association
Bristol with hybrid working (40% office based)

Posted: 7 May 2025

Deadline: 11 May 2025

Compensation: £33,500 - £39,000 per annum

Living Wage employer Disability Confident scheme

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

An exciting opportunity to join the Soil Association’s Farming and Land Use Team to lead farmer-led research programmes. This includes Innovative Farmers – one of our flagship programmes that brings producers and researchers together to find more sustainable ways of farming through on-farm trials. You’ll work with a fantastic network of farmers, researchers, co-ordinators and our advisors across the UK

About you

You need to have experience of on-farm participatory research. You are a great project manager and you are good at synthesizing and communicating complex and technical information. You will have a passion for supporting sustainable farming practices and fostering effective collaboration between farmers and researchers.

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

Full time, 35 hours per week

Permanent

Location

Bristol based with Hybrid working or UK home based

Application information

Please apply at https://soilassociation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/191169?aisId=12&rmId=3181

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