Assessment Manager

Location: Bristol/Edinburgh, Hybrid working, United Kingdom. / Home-based
Type: Part time – 22.5 hours, Fixed terms (8 months)

About Us

Certification is the UK’s leading sustainability certification body, offering a range of best-in-class organic and sustainable certification schemes across food, farming and forestry.

We operate in over 70 countries, managing thousands of clients across supply chain networks covering organic food, farming, beauty and textiles to sustainable forestry and high-integrity carbon schemes in emerging nature markets.

Our people are highly skilled ranging from auditors and inspectors to technical, commercial and marketing experts. We have ambitious growth targets and work to deliver excellence for all clients in the UK and beyond.

About the Opportunity

The Soil Association Certification Nature Markets Department is recruiting an Assessment Manager to lead the delivery for Nature-Based Solution (NbS) projects, primarily Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code, but also onboarding new programmes, ensuring rigorous adherence to assessment standards and protocols.

The role will be the key liaison between the organisation, standard bodies, and our internal and external assessors, facilitating smooth communication and addressing any issues alongside collaboration with the Technical and Operations Managers to oversee consistency and performance in the schemes.

About You

You will be able to demonstrate strong knowledge of Forestry/Woodland Management/Peatland Management and extensive experience in assessment delivery against Nature-Based Solutions or environmental standards. You will have the skills to communicate and build relationships with a wide-range of stakeholders and coordinate and review the work of others including contractors. GIS skills and knowledge would be an asset.

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.