Ambassador Programme Manager

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

This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to help to grow, develop and amplify the voices of a
group of Ambassadors working across the food system, from school cooks and caterers to
community food leaders, to farmers and producers. With this Ambassador programme we are looking
to discover people with an authentic voice, working in food or farming, having the skills to
tell their stories to new audiences.

About You

We are looking for a dynamic individual who is able to build excellent working relationships
across our teams, understand organisational priorities, and identify opportunities to support
authentic voices to be part of our policy, campaigning and programmatic work. You will work
with teams across the Soil Association to identify potential ambassadors, and develop a package
of support and training to enable a more diverse range of people to talk authentically about
their work delivering a transformed food system. This will include training in conducting media
interviews, story telling and in finding broader platforms from which ambassadors can talk with
authenticity and passion, about the food issues that are important to them. It is also
important that this post holder is able to foster excellent working relationships with our
Ambassadors, providing ongoing support, encouragement and guidance, whilst also supporting
Ambassadors to connect to, and support each other.

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

22.5 hours per week – Some flexibility on days within the week depending on requirements, some
evening or weekend working may be required

3 Years Fixed Term

Location

Home-Based (National) with some travel required.