Senior Marketing Manager

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.

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.

About the Opportunity

You will lead the development of our B2B marketing and events plans to support our Business
Development work across our organic schemes (Food, Farming, Beauty and Textiles). This work
will ensure that our clients see and engage with the added value offered as part of their
organic certification and will build the reputation of Soil Association Certification and drive
consideration of organic amongst a business audience. This strategically important and
impactful maternity cover role sits within Soil Association Certification, a certifier of
organic and sustainable schemes that provides businesses with an opportunity to harness
solutions that work with nature, for people and planet. We help businesses build trust with
consumers, growing confidence in sustainable purchasing and driving impact by restoring
climate, nature and health.

About You

You will have a creative and entrepreneurial approach to work, where you will be accountable
for the delivery of our online and in-person B2B events programme, line managing the Events
team, and leading on content curation, branding and comms.

You will demonstrate excellent leadership and motivation skills, line managing the Project
Manager of our Best of Organic Market Awards campaign/event and lead on the comms strategy to
drive business entries and create a buzz around the event, winners and organic

You will demonstrate excellent communications skills, working closely with our Press and
Digital Marketing teams to ensure communication of key messages and share of voice for organic
and Soil Association Certification across trade and mainstream media and owned digital
channels.

You will be an outstanding networker, able to build relationships and maintain high credibility
with internal and business contacts, working with the Business Development Managers to develop
and deliver acquisition and retention campaigns across our organic schemes

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

Hours

37.5 hours per week

Fixed Term 12 months – maternity cover

Location

Bristol with hybrid working