Employed Organic Inspector

Employed Organic Inspector

Location: Northampton – Home based
Salary: £37,300 to £38,600 per annum
Position: Full-time (37.5 hours), Permanent
Work Arrangement: Northampton – Home based

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

We are looking for an employed inspector to inspect organic food facilities in the Midlands. As representatives of the Soil Association you need to be professional and personable in how you approach your work. Be able to connect with a variety of people from various communities and backgrounds and help deliver excellent customer service.

The inspector role is also a critical customer service role responsible for delivering excellence in how you communicate, behave and respond to our licensees. This is demonstrated in post by licensee liaison before, during, and after visits, time management of diaries and audits, and managing feedback during inspections which could include discussing non-compliant matters and actions required for improvement.

About You

A successful candidate will have inspecting experience, a background in food manufacturing and be aware of the pressure and demands faced by them within our industry. They need to show confidence, knowledge and authority in the role they perform and behaviours they demonstrate. Must be able to work away from home as required.

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.

Please check your junk/spam folder if you do not receive a confirmation email upon submitting your application. All candidates will subsequently receive an email to confirm whether they have made it through to interview stage.

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.