Location
Edinburgh with hybrid working (occasional travel across Scotland and to Bristol)

Hours
Part-time, 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)

Salary
£30,500 to £32,000 per annum (FTE)

About the Role
The Soil Association, formed in 1946, is the only UK charity working across human health, the environment and animal welfare. We campaign for change, support farming innovation, serve healthy food in communities, grow the organic market, and protect forests. We rely on our supporters, partners, donors and dedicated staff to make a difference where it’s needed most.

We are seeking a Communications Officer to join the Food for Life Scotland team to help get more fresh, local and sustainable food onto public sector plates. This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver integrated communications for an important cause, working with a passionate and committed team.

You will help strengthen and extend the profile, reach and engagement of the Food for Life Scotland programme with stakeholders, funders, partners and the wider public. Your role will include supporting the team’s strategic and communications objectives through compelling storytelling, content creation, media relations, digital communications, stakeholder engagement and integrated campaign delivery.

Commitment to Safeguarding
The Soil Association and Food for Life Scotland are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults we work with. We follow a thorough and safe recruitment process including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where appropriate. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Our Benefits
- 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 passionate about healthy, sustainable lifestyles and produce

Experience
Experience in communications, copywriting and editing is essential. Familiarity with Canva and LinkedIn is required. Experience in media relations, digital communications and stakeholder engagement is highly desirable.

About you
You will be positive, collaborative, highly motivated and well organised. You have excellent attention to detail and empathy with the aims and objectives of the Soil Association. You are passionate about good food, sustainability and making a difference through effective communication.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in communications, marketing or related fields are advantageous but not essential. A strong portfolio of written work and demonstrable skills in content creation and campaign delivery are important.