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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The Soil Association, founded in 1946, is an inspiring charitable organisation with an unwavering focus on transforming the way we eat, farm, and care for our natural world. With a vision of a world in balance with nature and a future with good health and a safe climate, the Soil Association is a group of passionate individuals striving to make a difference.

Operating with a team of 349 dedicated individuals, the Soil Association is committed to nurturing its workforce. It has invested heavily in its personnel, ensuring managers are well-equipped with the necessary skills through a two-day 'Essential Management Skills' course run by external trainers. This dedication to professional growth extends to all their employees, with initiatives like the 'Passport to Personal Growth' workshops, helping them understand their own personal learning styles and career aspirations.

The Soil Association also has a keen focus on wellbeing. It has successfully implemented a range of activities, such as running, badminton, backgammon, cricket, and squash groups, aimed at promoting physical health and social engagement. The organisation also holds a wellbeing week centred around the national Mental Health Day, further promoting the importance of mental health. Additionally, they have mental health first aiders in place to provide support for both managers and staff, signposting the way to professional assistance when needed.

The organisation has also introduced two volunteering days for all staff to be used for learning and development. Finally, their commitment to the environment is demonstrated through on-site recycling and a cycle to work scheme.

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Personal Growth

The 'Essential Management Skills' and 'Passport to Personal Growth' initiatives demonstrate the company's commitment to personal development, helping employees understand their learning styles and career aspirations.

Wellbeing

The organisation invests in the wellbeing of its employees, with regular physical activities, mental health first aiders and wellbeing weeks centred on mental health awareness.

Leadership

The CEO, Helen Browning, regularly holds sessions with department heads, focusing on their skills development, demonstrating a strong and engaged leadership.

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The 'Essential Management Skills' and 'Passport to Personal Growth' initiatives demonstrate the company's commitment to personal development, helping employees understand their learning styles and career aspirations.

Wellbeing
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The organisation invests in the wellbeing of its employees, with regular physical activities, mental health first aiders and wellbeing weeks centred on mental health awareness.

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The 'Essential Management Skills' and 'Passport to Personal Growth' initiatives demonstrate the company's commitment to personal development, helping employees understand their learning styles and career aspirations.

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Employees earning £35k+
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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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