Farming Advisor – Contractor x5

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 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.

About the opportunity

You will deliver Soil Association Exchange farm visits to collect farm data and provide expert
knowledge and advice on agroecological farming approaches to farmers and growers. This will
include providing bespoke farm recommendations directly on the Exchange platform and following
up supporting the development of an action plan. You will build Soil Association Exchange’s
reputation for being an expert centre of advice on agroecological farming practice, building
relationships with industry wide technical experts and leaders in the field. You will also
produce high quality technical literature to support farmers transition to agroecology.

About you

You will be a self-motivated, self-reliant, and capable individual with the ability to
influence and negotiate. You will be Personable, polite, and have an engaging demeanour with
land managers and colleagues. A high level of enthusiasm, self-discipline, and initiative is
required in this role.

You will:

• Always takes pride in professional conduct and represent SA Exchange in the best light.
• Take a practical approach to problems.
• Demonstrate a commitment to environmental issues.
• Be flexible and adaptable 
• Be able to meet deadlines
• Be a confident communicator
• Be a proactive contributor
• Have empathy and understanding of the farmers and growers situations

Hours

Flexible

Fixed Term – 12 Months

Location

National with travel across the UK required