Job Description

Import / Export Administrator

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Location:

Bristol (with hybrid working - 40% office based)

Salary:

24,570.00 pa

Employment Type:

Full-time, 12 month fixed term contract

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

We are looking for an Importing/Exporting Administrator to join our friendly team to carry out a wide range of administrative tasks in relation to the importing and exporting of organic products. They will be responsible for issuing Certificates of Inspection (COI) needed to accompany organic shipments in a timely and accurate manner and issuing of Textile Transaction certificates needed as part of Global Organic Textile Standard accreditation.

About You

You will be able to prioritise, work under pressure and meet targets, have the ability to interpret and follow procedures and have a flexible approach to procedure change.


You will be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team and have the ability to empathise with customers as well as the aims and objectives of Soil Association.


You will have excellent IT literacy, organisational, and problem-solving skills and exhibit high attention to detail and accuracy in your work.


You will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

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 look at CV's on arrival and 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 CV. 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.