Training Officer

About Cool Farm Alliance

The Cool Farm Alliance is a science-led, not-for-profit membership organisation (community interest company) that owns, manages, and improves the Cool Farm Tool and cultivates the leadership network to advance regenerative agriculture at scale.

For over fifteen years, the Cool Farm Alliance has worked to put knowledge in the hands of farmers and empower the full supply chain to understand and support agro-ecological restoration by providing a respected, standardised calculation engine to measure and report on agriculture’s impact on the environment. The Cool Farm Tool has established widely endorsed, science-based metrics for water, climate, and biodiversity, supported in 17 languages and used in more than 150 countries around the world.

Cool Farm Alliance members share the need for a respected, consistent, standardised, independent calculation engine and have joined the Alliance to ensure the Cool Farm Tool meets this need, now and in the future. To find out more visit coolfarm.org

Role Overview

Cool Farm is looking for a Training Officer to play a crucial role in the delivery of projects and training services. You will work very closely with our Training and Consulting team. You will engage with a range of stakeholders from across the industry and provide training and guidance for the functionalities and implementation of the Cool Farm Tool at company and farm level. This may include data collection and completion of carbon, biodiversity and water assessments.

We are looking for energetic and keen candidates who can grow into a role that supports the Cool Farm team with engagement and operation related tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with the Cool Farm Tool.

As this is a remote position, please ensure you have a quiet and private workspace with strong and reliable internet access for the duration of your desk hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Training and Consulting team as well as Project Managers to develop
  and deliver training on the Cool Farm tools and resources.
• Provide a range of training and support with carbon assessments. 
• Facilitate online workshops, regional face-to-face workshops and provide support to
  farmers.
• Support in the development of guidance resources for users of our digital platforms.
• Support Cool Farm projects with farmer and supply chain engagement in line with project
  deliverables.

Essential Criteria

• Fluent in English.
• Ability to work remotely and independently.
• Undergraduate degree.
• Experience in working with the Cool Farm Tool or similar carbon accounting tools or
  methodologies in the agricultural sector.
• Confidence in conducting workshops and providing training and support to farmers, with
  prior experience preferred
• Collaboration and communication skills to work effectively within a small team.
• Passion for working towards a sustainable future.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay informed about best practices and emerging
  methodologies.
• Ability to travel across the United Kingdom, including all four home nations.

Desirable Criteria

Whilst experience in the following would be beneficial, they are not essential. So, if you don’t have all of them, please apply or contact us to discuss the role. We are looking for keen team players, with a can-do attitude and a desire to learn. We will support you to get up to speed in these areas, if you are a good fit for the role and our team.

• Background as agronomist or farm advisor.
• Experience in teaching and articulating technical concepts clearly to non-technical
  stakeholders.
• Experience working in environmental sustainability.
• Experience working in topic related areas such as industry alliances or FMCG food & beverage sector.

About the team

This role reports to the Membership Manager. The Cool Farm secretariat is a small team based around the world who lead the Alliance, provide service, and support to our members and maintain the development of the Cool Farm Platform. It is host to some world-class expertise in the areas of science and methodology for agricultural GHG emissions, removals and biodiversity impact.

What we offer

Training will be provided to help you get up to speed on any areas that you are less familiar with. We are a friendly team and love helping people to hone their skills and realise their potential. The most important thing is to come with a desire to learn and grow and help others to do the same.

We actively invite applications from individuals represented by the criteria for broader participation outlined below, reflecting our dedication to enhancing diversity and inclusion and expanding opportunities in sustainability and environmental technical careers.

• Individuals from ethnic groups that are underrepresented.
• Individuals with care experience.
• Individuals who have been recognised as refugees in the UK.
• Individuals estranged from both of their primary caregivers (for example, both parents or
  carers).
• Individuals who were eligible for the 16-19 Bursary/Pupil Premium and/or those who received
  Free School Meals.
• Young carers, who are the main caregiver for a parent or sibling.
• Individuals who have faced disruptions in their education due to factors such as health
  issues, family circumstances, or homelessness.

As this role can be partly remote, the position can be adapted to your requirements for example allowing flexible hours, or to be mainly based working from home. We aim to create flexibility in the role to suit our colleagues’ needs.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The Cool Farm Alliance is dedicated to fostering a culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We believe that diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences enrich our workplace and drive innovation. We seek candidates from all backgrounds and believe that diversity fuels innovation and that every team member’s contribution is essential to our success. Our workplace fosters inclusion, open dialogue, and equal opportunities for all team members.

We are on a journey to dismantle bias and barriers to ensure that everyone has an equal chance to thrive within our organisation. Join us, to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where every voice is valued and respected. The Cool Farm Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Application Process

• Interested candidates should continue with this application form. The deadline is 9am BST,
  Thursday 8th August 2024.
• Two people will read the applications and the first page of the application (showing
  Applicant Personal Information) will be hidden from those selecting candidates for interview.
• CVs are to be uploaded but will not be reviewed by the selection panel for the initial
  selection. They will only be reviewed if successfully invited for interview.
• Interviews will take place on 15th August 2024.
• Interviews will be virtual and approximately 1 hour long. We will send the main questions
  before the interview so candidates can prepare.
• Once the candidates have been shortlisted, a second 30-minute interview may take place in
  the third week of August.

We are striving to make this application process as accessible as possible. In the interest of accommodating diverse backgrounds and abilities, if you require any accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Additionally, as we would like to assess your writing skills, this application is written-based.

For more information about Cool Farm, please see our website coolfarm.org or contact us [email protected].

Join us in making a difference in the world of sustainable farming!