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Senior Farming Programmes Manager (Scotland)

Soil Association
Edinburgh or Home based in Scotland, with travel

Posted: 10 Nov 2025

Deadline: 20 Nov 2025

Compensation: £40,000.00 - £42,500.00 0.4 FTE

Living Wage employer Disability Confident scheme

Paid Part-time Fixed term / contract

Job description

Location: Edinburgh or Home based in Scotland, with travel

Salary: £40,000.00 to £42,500.00 per annum FTE

Employment Type: Fixed term (Job share) to 31 March 2026 14 (0.4 FTE)

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. 

About the Opportunity 

Soil Association Scotland works across the whole farming and food system in Scotland: from the farmer in the field, to the food on your plate. We are working to deliver real, on the ground solutions to the challenges that our food system faces.   We are looking for a Senior Farming Programmes Manager (Job Share) who will build Soil Association Scotland’s credibility and influence as the leading voice for organic and sustainable food, farming and land-use in Scotland. You will proactively engage with industry & Government in Scotland at a strategic level and you will lead the development and delivery of key Soil Association farming programmes in Scotland.

About You 

You will have experience of working at a senior level within the farming, environmental, or food sector, with good knowledge of practical farming and growing and current agricultural policies and research. You will be an excellent relationship builder and strong communicator, able to present complex issues to a wide range of audiences and engage funders and stakeholders.

Our Benefits 

We offer a range of financial and lifestyle benefits to all our employees, including:  

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 

To Apply 

Click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV and Cover Letter 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 

Application information

Visit the Soil Association recruitment page: Senior Farming Programmes Manager (Scotland)

jobs.soilassociation.org/job/792069 

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