SA Exchange Technician

Soil Association; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading environmental charity is seeking a Soil Association Exchange Technician to support farmers in assessing soil and biodiversity health. Roles involve infield assessments and delivering tailored advice to improve environmental scores across multiple farms. With a focus on practical agricultural experience, candidates should be adaptable, able to work outdoors, and committed to sustainable farming practices. The role offers flexibility in scheduling and full training, along with substantial benefits including holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual holiday increasing to 30

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Free membership and discounts

Volunteer days for community initiatives

Family friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Collaborative workplace

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental or habitat conservation appreciated.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Can-do attitude with strong prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and carry out infield assessments for soil and biodiversity.
• Measure environmental impacts of farms and provide advice.
• Manage scheduling flexibly with full training provided.

Skills

Practical experience in agriculture

Understanding complex farming environments

Confident communicator

Job description

Soil Association Exchange Technician

Location: United Kingdom, Home based with travel to farms (Northern Ireland & Cornwall)
Employment Type: Contractor
Salary: £112.00 to £190.00 per day
Positions available: 3
Online interviews w/c 15th December

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

SA Exchange works with farmers to measure the environmental impacts of their farm across 6 different metrics – and then delivers bespoke advice on how those scores can be improved. Working alongside a farming advisor the technician’s responsibilities include arranging and carrying out infield assessment for soil and biodiversity. We are expecting 75 farms in Northern Ireland that require soil sampling before April 2026. The role is flexible and you can arrange your own schedule. Full training will be provided and a full job description is attached.

About You

With practical experience in agriculture, environmental or habitat conservation you will understand complex farming environments. You will have a can‑do attitude and be happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions as the job can be physically demanding. You will be a confident communicator who is able to prioritise and meet deadlines. Most importantly, you will be committed to a fairer, more sustainable, and more profitable future for farming.

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 that share a passion for healthy, sustainable lifestyle and produce

To Apply

Click ‘apply now’ to submit your application form. Please note we look at applications 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 application. All candidates will subsequently receive an email to confirm whether they have made it through to interview stage. For any queries, please contact [e-mail] We do not accept CVs or Cover Letters for this role. We recognize 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.