SA Exchange Technician x10

About our Organisation

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.

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

SA Exchange works with farmers to measure the environmental impacts of their farm across 6
different metrics – and then delivers bespoke advice on how those scores can be improved.
Working alongside a farming advisor the technician’s responsibilities include arranging and
carrying out infield assessment for soil and biodiversity. The role is flexible and you can
arrange your own schedule. Training is expected to take place at the end of June, with the
workload increasing significantly in the spring and summer months. A full job description is
attached.

About You

With practical experience in agriculture, environmental or habitat conservation you will
understand complex farming environments. You will have a can-do attitude and be happy to work
outdoors in all weather conditions as the job can be physically demanding. You will be a
confident communicator who is able to prioritise and meet deadlines. Most importantly, you will
be committed to a fairer, more sustainable, and more profitable future for farming. We are
particularly interested in applicants from Mid/Northern Scotland, North West England, North
East England, Cornwall and Oxfordshire, but welcome applications from all over England, Wales
and Scotland.

Hours
Zero hours / Casual

Location
Home-Based, with travel across the UK