The Soil Association

The Soil Association is the charity working with everyone to transform the way we eat, farm and care for our natural world.
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http://www.soilassociation.org

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For over 75 years, The Soil Association has been at the forefront of transforming the way we eat, farm, and care for our natural world. The organisation is deeply committed to creating real solutions that address interconnected global issues, with food, farming, and forestry playing a pivotal role.

Employee engagement is a cornerstone of The Soil Association's culture. Initiatives like weekly yoga classes and walk-and-talk lunchtime meet-ups promote wellbeing and social engagement. The organisation fosters a sense of community through sports and social groups such as badminton, cricket, and squash, as well as a shared café-style kitchen that encourages interaction during breaks.

The Soil Association prioritises mental health and wellbeing with dedicated mental health first aiders and a range of wellbeing resources, including "Lunch and Learn" sessions on topics like financial and digital wellbeing. These resources are easily accessible through its Wellbeing folder on SharePoint.

The organisation is committed to aligning learning and development with core skills and personal growth. Diverse learning opportunities such as mentoring, job shadowing, and self-study are actively promoted. Initiatives like the Digital Skills Apprenticeship and Train the Trainer Courses encourage continuous learning.

The Soil Association integrates its values into strategic plans and team objectives, with senior management leading by example. Regular communication, including team meetings and newsletters like Soil e-news, reinforces the organisation's values and strategic agenda. Loyalty awards celebrate long-serving staff, underscoring the value placed on employee dedication. Through these initiatives, the Soil Association advances its mission and cultivates a thriving, engaged workforce.

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My Team

86% of staff agreed

My team is fun to work with

Team spirit is actively encouraged through sports groups like badminton and cricket, as well as social gatherings such as festive parties and the Winter Fayre, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among colleagues.
Leadership

94% of staff agreed

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

Senior management integrates values into strategic plans, with regular communication and role modelling of behaviours to demonstrate commitment to organisational values and principles, ensuring alignment and clarity.
Giving Something Back

93% of staff agreed

This organisation has a strong social conscience

The Soil Association actively engages in community initiatives like the Green Skills for Jobs and Entrepreneurship programme, supporting young people from racially minoritised backgrounds, showcasing the organisation’s commitment to societal contributions beyond profit motives.
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86% of staff agreed

My team is fun to work with

Team spirit is actively encouraged through sports groups like badminton and cricket, as well as social gatherings such as festive parties and the Winter Fayre, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among colleagues.
Leadership
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94% of staff agreed

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

Senior management integrates values into strategic plans, with regular communication and role modelling of behaviours to demonstrate commitment to organisational values and principles, ensuring alignment and clarity.
My Team
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86% of staff agreed

My team is fun to work with

Team spirit is actively encouraged through sports groups like badminton and cricket, as well as social gatherings such as festive parties and the Winter Fayre, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among colleagues.

Quick Facts

Organisation established in
1946
366
Total number of UK employees
3
Number of UK locations
39
Employee average age
31% : 69%
Male : Female employee ratio
42%
Employees earning £35k+
10%
Employee turnover (voluntary)
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Engaging our colleagues in our strategy and the wonderful work to make it happen is very important to us. As well as talking to our colleagues as employees, we also work hard to engage everyone as individuals – looking to explore, develop, and socialise together – and through events, offer ways to keep surfacing, learning, and sharing experiences.

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Women in Senior Management

At least 40% of senior managers are women.

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