Certification Manager – Forestry
Job Description
Job title: Certification Manager – Forestry
Company: Soil Association
Job description: 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. Thatâs 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 itâs needed the most.
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. Weâre the UKâs leading organic certifier â youâll find our symbol on over 70% of organic products.
About the Opportunity
Soil Association Certification Limited is based in Bristol, UK. We are a friendly team who work collaboratively to deliver market assurance of FSC and PEFC responsible forest management and forest product supply chains across over 60 countries. We work closely with our global team of locally based contracted auditors. There are loads of day to day challenges, rewards and opportunities in the role such as engaging with stakeholders, planning audits, answering technical questions and reviewing audit reports through to managing records on our database systems. You will be joining the team managing SA Forestry work in Northwest Europe, North America, Scandinavia and Oceania and contributing more widely as necessary. Most of the work is office based but can include both international travel and certification audits once fully trained.
About You
You will have:
Experience in forestry or timber processing industries and certification auditing
Experience of managing heavy and varied workloads
Experience of team working
You will be:
Inquisitive and interested
Comfortable with standards and QMS systems
Great with people
Well organised and good at time management
Confident about prioritising and delegating
Fluent in English
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
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
37.5 Hours per week
Fixed Term – 15 Months (Maternity Cover)
Location
Bristol with hybrid working
To Apply
Click âapply nowâ to submit your CV. 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.
Expected salary:
Location: Bristol Area
Job date: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:06:08 GMT
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