Responsible Sourcing Officer

About our Organisation

Soil Association Certification Ltd exists to accelerate the just transition across
food, farming and land use, as a global leader in sustainability certification. We deliver
trusted solutions with nature, for people and planet through the certification of high
integrity holistic standards. These assurance schemes cover a wide range of sectors including
food, forestry, farming, landscape restoration carbon markets, beauty and
wellbeing, textiles and catering.

We are recognised and trusted by consumers and businesses around the world, operating in over
60 countries delivering FSC and PEFC certification, and you will also find the Soil Association
organic symbol on over 70% of organic products in the UK.

Soil Association Certification is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Soil Association, formed in
1946, which 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

The role is within our innovative Climate and Landscape team, who are focused on bringing
integrity to emerging trends within the sector. As part of the wider Soil Association
Certification, we provide auditing and advisory services to support partners in meeting legal
and voluntary sustainability requirements. New legislation such as the EU Deforestation
Regulation (EUDR), the upcoming UK Forest Risk Commodity Regulation and existing laws such as
the UK Timber Regulation (UKTR) are setting standards for deforestation-free supply chains and
driving change in many industries. Soil Association Certification have been delivering services
related to Due Diligence Systems for over a decade, and we are now expanding our team to meet
the growth in this area of business.

About You

This is a new and exciting role that includes working on existing schemes and supporting the
development of new work areas related to deforestation-free supply chains. The role is
multidisciplinary and is likely to involve working with colleagues in different teams, helping
Soil Association Certification to find innovative and impactful solutions to the major
challenges of commodity-driven deforestation, climate change and biodiversity loss. We are
seeking a motivated individual who is aligned with Soil Association Certification’s purpose and
who is committed to high-integrity, high quality service delivery.

The key purposes of the role are:

• Delivery of existing UK Timber Regulation scheme
• Development of new services in relation to EU Deforestation Regulation and other Forest
  Risk Commodities initiatives

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

Permanent

Location

Bristol with hybrid working (40% office based)