Ambassador Programme Officer

Type: Part-time (21 hours), Fixed term – 6 months.

About Us

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

This role supports the successful delivery of the Soil Association’s Farm to Fork Ambassador Programme. The role will be focused on maintaining and developing our current network of 40+ ambassadors, supporting key voices to tell their stories, creating and editing content and the associated admin of the programme. This role will work within the External Comms team working with the Ambassador Programme Manager.

The Ambassador Programme is part of our Farm to Fork Partnership with Ocado Retail. This is a 3 year partnership (2024-2027) to grow the agroecological farming sector and access to healthy and sustainable food. The programme is all about showing what’s possible to inspire others, changing the food system from the bottom up. To do this Soil Association have recruited 40+ passionate people working on the frontline of the food system to be Ambassadors who will be upskilled and empowered to tell their stories.

We are constantly developing the network to connect Ambassadors to generate collaborations, learning and inspiration.

We improve opportunities and access for our Ambassadors’ stories; we are here to amplify their voices to offer hope and inspiration to the next generation of food champions.

About You

We are looking for an all-rounder who is motivated to help us radically change the way food and farming is done in the UK so it works for nature, the climate and the health of our population. No prior knowledge of food and farming is necessary (although it is desirable). However, you must be enthusiastic about learning the ins and outs of food and farming in the UK.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A facilitator and do-er who has a track record of bringing different sets of people together
• A networker who can build strong relationships with a diverse set of people
• A chatter who can bring out people’s stories and ideas and find the right questions to tease out the right pieces of knowledge.
• An organiser who can stay on top of admin and multiple relationships
• Someone who can learn the language of our audience groups
• A writer and copyeditor who can combine creative and engaging writing with practical down-to-earth knowledge transfer, so we bring stories to life?
• A digital pro who can use the latest platforms for sharing information or editing pictures/videos.
• A collaborator who is open to constructive feedback and who can work with others in dynamic ways.

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

To Apply

Click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV and Cover Letter. Please note we look at applications on arrival and reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

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For any queries, please contact [email protected]

We know the value of diversity in nature and want it in our organisation. We recognise that diverse backgrounds and experiences will bring a fresh perspective to our work. If you’re not sure about applying, please get in touch with us for a chat.

Thank you for your interest in supporting our work at the Soil Association.