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Resources

To support jobseekers in their search for a sustainable food job we have collated employability resources, advice and guidance, as well as sharing insight from the sector.

This page contains information for jobseekers as well as for employers on how to recruit the best talent. This information is centred on embedding the core principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in your organisation to create sustainable and ethical growth in the movement.


Jobseekers

Careers in sustainable food and farming. Credit: SustainWant to find out more about careers in this sector? Our careers in sustainable food and farming resource outlines the different parts of the sector and highlights just some of the careers and jobs within it.

Or watch our careers in sustainable food and farming webinar where we speak to professionals across public health, agriculture, local government and social enterprise about their routes to work.

As a growing sector there are new roles regularly and we recommend you sign up to our jobs alert to never miss an update.


Employers

The following pages provide employers with information and guidance on how to recruit and support the optimum team for your sustainable food organisation. The considerations include:

  • What attracts a talented and diverse to your organisation?
  • What might stop people, particularly from marginalised and underrepresented backgrounds, applying to join your team?
  • What will their experience be like in your organisation?

The pages below provide guidance to stand out as an equitable and inclusive employer.

 

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