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.
Soil Association Certification offers a huge range of organic and sustainable certification schemes across food, farming, catering, health and beauty, textiles and forestry which are recognised and trusted by consumers and businesses around the world. We’re the UK’s leading organic certifier – you’ll find our symbol on over 70% of organic products.
About the Opportunity
You will lead the development of our B2B marketing and events plans to support our Business Development work across our organic schemes (Food, Farming, Beauty and Textiles). This work will ensure that our clients see and engage with the added value offered as part of their organic certification and will build the reputation of Soil Association Certification and drive consideration of organic amongst a business audience. This strategically important and impactful maternity cover role sits within Soil Association Certification, a certifier of organic and sustainable schemes that provides businesses with an opportunity to harness solutions that work with nature, for people and planet. We help businesses build trust with consumers, growing confidence in sustainable purchasing and driving impact by restoring climate, nature and health.
About You
You will have a creative and entrepreneurial approach to work, where you will be accountable for the delivery of our online and in-person B2B events programme, line managing the Events team, and leading on content curation, branding and comms.
You will demonstrate excellent leadership and motivation skills, line managing the Project Manager of our Best of Organic Market Awards campaign/event and lead on the comms strategy to drive business entries and create a buzz around the event, winners and organic
You will demonstrate excellent communications skills, working closely with our Press and Digital Marketing teams to ensure communication of key messages and share of voice for organic and Soil Association Certification across trade and mainstream media and owned digital channels.
You will be an outstanding networker, able to build relationships and maintain high credibility with internal and business contacts, working with the Business Development Managers to develop and deliver acquisition and retention campaigns across our organic schemes
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
Hours
37.5 hours per week
Fixed Term 12 months - maternity cover
Location
Bristol with hybrid working
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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