Farming and Land Use Team Administrator

Location: Bristol (Hybrid working: 40% office based)

Salary: £24,700 to £27,000 per annum (0.6 FTE - actual salary range between £14,820 - £16,200 pa)

Contract: Part-time, 21 hours per week - Permanent

Interviews will take place on the 5th June 2026

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.  

About the Opportunity  

An opportunity has arisen to join the Farming and Land Use team at the Soil Association as our team administrator. The Farming and Land Use team works with farmers and growers across the UK supporting the adoption of organic and agroecological approaches to farming and food production. The team is involved in several projects and also runs a diverse range of meetings, events and workshops throughout the year.

This is a great opportunity for a capable, professional and proactive administrator to join a friendly, busy team. 
 
As our dedicated team administrator, you’ll be responsible for a range of tasks across the Farming and Land Use team, including:

• Administrating the secretariat for the Organic Producer Board
• Assisting with administration for our portfolio of projects and programmatic work and events
• Booking travel, raising invoices and purchase orders, making payments
• Organising and supporting internal and external meetings

About You  

You will be a positive, proactive person who:

• has considerable administration experience at a similar level within a busy office environment
• has experience of supporting a board secretariat
• has experience of working with farmers/growers
• has experience of a variety of IT applications including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and working with databases
• is well organised and self-motivated, and able to work as part of a team  

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  

To Apply  

Click ‘apply now’ to submit your  CV and Cover Letter. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.  

Please check your junk/spam folder if you do not receive a confirmation email upon submitting your application. All candidates will subsequently receive an email to confirm whether they have made it through to interview stage.    

For any queries, please contact recruitment@soilassociation.org  

We know the value of diversity in nature and want it in our organisation. We recognise that diverse backgrounds and experiences will bring a fresh perspective to our work. If you're not sure about applying, please get in touch with us for a chat.    

Thank you for your interest in supporting our work at the Soil Association.