Awards Officer - Education

About the role

This is a great opportunity to join the Food for Life team as an Awards Officer – Education, supporting delivery of the Schools and Early Years Awards programmes.

Responsibilities

• Assess settings against award criteria
• Provide guidance and support
• Help maintain high-quality, consistent programme delivery
• Contribute to engagement and retention activity
• Use CRM data to support reporting and impact
• Share insights to improve the programme

Requirements

You’re an organised and proactive communicator who enjoys supporting others and delivering great customer service. You’re confident working with a range of stakeholders and can manage queries clearly and professionally.

You have experience using databases or CRM systems and are comfortable working with data accurately. You’re a collaborative team player with strong attention to detail and an interest in improving how things work.

Most importantly, you’re keen to learn, develop new skills, and build experience in programme delivery, with a genuine interest in the aims of Food for Life.

Qualifications

The role does not require specific qualifications but a relevant background in education or a related field would be beneficial.

Skills

• Organisation and communication skills
• Customer service orientation
• Experience with databases or CRM systems
• Attention to detail
• Collaborative teamwork
• Interest in programme delivery and improvement

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

Pay

£26,500 to £28,000 per annum

Schedule

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Contact Information

To Apply: Click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV and Cover Letter. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

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For any queries, please contact recruitment@soilassociation.org