Communications Officer (Food for Life Scotland)

Location: Edinburgh with hybrid working (with occasional travel across Scotland and to Bristol)
Salary: £30,500 to £32,000 per annum FTE
Contract: Fixed term until end of March 2027
Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week (0.8 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. We make a difference in the world where it’s needed the most.

About the opportunity

We’re looking for a Communications Officer to join the Food for Life Scotland team, to help us get more fresh, local and sustainable food onto public sector plates. This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver integrated communications for an important cause, working with a committed team who are passionate about good food.

You will help strengthen and extend the profile, reach and engagement of the Food for Life Scotland (FFLS) programme with stakeholders, funders, partners and the wider public. And you’ll help support the Food for Life Scotland team’s strategic objectives and communications objectives delivery through compelling storytelling, content creation, media relations, digital communications, stakeholder engagement and integrated campaign delivery.

About you

You’ll be positive and collaborative, highly motivated and organised. You’ll have strong copywriting and editing skills, and know your way around Canva and LinkedIn. You’ll have excellent attention to detail, and empathy with the aims and objectives of the Soil Association.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Soil Association and FFL are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults that we work with. In accordance with this commitment we ensure that we follow a thorough and safe recruitment and selection process for all roles that work with children. This includes checking against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) where appropriate. Please note that if you are successful in your application to the role any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

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