About our Organisation

Soil Association Certification Ltd exists to accelerate the just transition across food, farming and land use, as a global leader in sustainability certification. We deliver trusted solutions with nature, for people and planet through the certification of high integrity holistic standards. These assurance schemes cover a wide range of sectors including food, forestry, farming, landscape restoration carbon markets, beauty and wellbeing, textiles and catering.

We are recognised and trusted by consumers and businesses around the world, operating in over 60 countries delivering FSC and PEFC certification, and you will also find the Soil Association organic symbol on over 70% of organic products in the UK.

Soil Association Certification is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Soil Association, formed in 1946, which 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 looking for someone to be part of the management team of our auditors who inspect a combination of organic food and farming facilities across the UK. You will be expected to directly line manage a small team of employed auditors and work with other inspector managers and team leaders to ensure that our team of employed and contracted auditors deliver an excellent inspection service to our clients. You will be expected to carry out audits yourself, monitor delivery and quality of inspections, deliver support and training and ensure auditors show confidence, knowledge and authority in the role they perform and behaviours they demonstrate.

About You

Essential - You will be a qualified auditor and/or approved organic food inspector with experience in food processing and previous management experience.

Desirable - You will have experience of having provided feedback and support to colleagues; this will be from experience of witnessing &/or reviewing work, mentoring, or being a Scheme/Scope Lead.

You will also have experience of successfully managing a team of home-based workers &/or qualifications in people management as well as experience of working with different teams within an organisation and liaising/working with outside organisations.

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

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

Location

Home-Based UK - The expectation is that the role is away from home at least 40% of the time inspecting, witnessing, training or attending meetings.