Job Description

Project Co-ordinator, Farmer led Research

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Location:

Bristol, Hybrid Working (40% office based)

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Salary:

26,998 to 29,064 pa

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Employment Type:

Full-time - 35 hours per week, Permanent

Interviews will take place on the 12-14th August 2025

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 exciting opportunity to join the Soil Association's Farming and Land Use Team to support delivery of our farmer-led research programmes working primarily on Innovative Farmers - one of our flagship programmes that brings producers and researchers together to find more sustainable ways of farming through on-farm trials. You?ll work with a fantastic network of farmers, researchers, co-ordinators and our advisors across the UK.

About You

You'll be a fantastic project co-ordinator, able to reliably plan, monitor, facilitate and deliver on different activities. You'll have the ability to work on own initiative and multi-task under pressure to meet deadlines. You'll be an effective communicator and team player. You'll be able to synthesize complex information for a variety of audiences. You'll have experience of working with farmers and researchers and have a passion for supporting sustainable farming practices and fostering effective collaboration.

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 and cover letter. 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.