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Lead the Way in Sustainable Agriculture with Soil Association Exchange and Make a Real Impact on Farming and the Environment
Overview
Salary
£37500
Location
UK Home Based
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Soil Association Exchange is an innovative service dedicated to empowering UK farmers to farm sustainably, enhancing both their profitability and the environment. As a dynamic startup emerged from the Soil Association charity, it offers a unique chance to work with a diverse range of clients including notable retailers and financial institutions. Joining our mission now means becoming part of a rapidly growing initiative that's already making significant strides in the agricultural sector.
- Organisation Summary - Soil Association Exchange is a forward-thinking startup focused on environmentally-friendly farming practices and commercial success.
- Role Summary - As an Exchange Team Leader, you will influence organisational direction, engage in on-farm delivery, and contribute to scientific and operational processes.
- Role Requirements
- Self-motivated and independent
- Keen attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven relationship-building ability
- Practical problem-solving
- Strong teamwork ethos
- Effective priority management
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Empathy for farmers and growers
- Application Process Details - To apply, use the 'apply now' button. CVs or cover letters are not accepted.
A range of benefits accompanies this role, including increasing holiday allowance, pension contributions, organic discounts, volunteer days, family-friendly policies, and a cycle to work scheme. This full-time position offers flexibility and requires travel within the UK.
Soil Association Exchange is a new service for all UK farmers to help them farm in a way that improves the climate and protects nature and enhances their profitability. SA Exchange works with farmers to measure the environmental impact and provides advice and financial incentives on how the farm can improve. Soil Association Exchange is a fast-paced, commercial startup that spun out of the Soil Association charity in 2022. Exchange is already working with hundreds of farmers and businesses including M&S, Sainsburys, Lloyds Banking Group and Riverford.
The role of an Exchange Team Leader will be varied and rewarding. As a key member of the team, you will have an impact on the direction the organisation takes. You will be involved in the day-to-day delivery of Exchange on farm as well as the science and operations behind the delivery.
Job requirements include being self-motivated, self-reliant, and capable, having strong attention to detail, ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally, proven ability to build trust and relationships, practical approach to problems, strong team player, able to manage competing priorities, flexible and adaptable, and having empathy and understanding of the farmers and growers situations.
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.
The job is full time, 37.5 hours with flexibility and is a 12 month fixed term. The location is UK, Home based, with travel. To apply, click ‘apply now’ to submit your application form. Please note we do not accept CVs or Cover Letters.
