Head of Commercial
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £56,272 to £60,200 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | BS1 6AD |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Soil Association |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NS1516598BriHOC |
Summary
Head of Commercial
Location: Bristol (with Hybrid working, 40% in office), United Kingdom
Salary: £56,272 to £60,200 per annum
Type: Full-time (37.5 hours), Permanent
About Soil Association
Certification is the UK’s leading sustainability certification body, offering a range of best-in-class organic and sustainable certification schemes across food, farming and forestry.
We operate in over 70 countries, managing thousands of clients across supply chain networks covering organic food, farming, beauty and textiles to sustainable forestry and high-integrity carbon schemes in emerging nature markets.
Our people are highly skilled ranging from auditors and inspectors to technical, commercial and marketing experts. We have ambitious growth targets and work to deliver excellence for all clients in the UK and beyond.
About the Opportunity
The Head of Commercial will lead the strategic growth of the organisation’s existing certification, assurance, and sustainability services. This role provides commercial leadership across business development, client engagement and market strategy. They will play a critical role in strengthening the organisation’s market position, enhancing revenue performance while upholding the highest standards of integrity, independence, and technical credibility.
As a senior leader, the Head of Commercial will ensure commercial strategies align with regulatory requirements, scheme owner requirements, and Soil Association Certification’s purpose and values.
About You
Highly commercial, personable and with excellent negotiation skills, you'll thrive at identifying opportunities to drive new business and grow our impact, both in the UK and internationally. You'll drive the thinking around how we leverage the breadth of our services, spanning certification, validation, verification and capacity training. Bringing a wealth of sales experience and drive, into an impact led organisation, you'll collaborate with our delivery subject matter experts to win over clients.
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
To Apply
Click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV and Cover Letter 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 recruitment@soilassociation.org
We know the value of diversity in nature and want it in our organisation. We recognise 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.
Location: Bristol (with Hybrid working, 40% in office), United Kingdom
Salary: £56,272 to £60,200 per annum
Type: Full-time (37.5 hours), Permanent
About Soil Association
Certification is the UK’s leading sustainability certification body, offering a range of best-in-class organic and sustainable certification schemes across food, farming and forestry.
We operate in over 70 countries, managing thousands of clients across supply chain networks covering organic food, farming, beauty and textiles to sustainable forestry and high-integrity carbon schemes in emerging nature markets.
Our people are highly skilled ranging from auditors and inspectors to technical, commercial and marketing experts. We have ambitious growth targets and work to deliver excellence for all clients in the UK and beyond.
About the Opportunity
The Head of Commercial will lead the strategic growth of the organisation’s existing certification, assurance, and sustainability services. This role provides commercial leadership across business development, client engagement and market strategy. They will play a critical role in strengthening the organisation’s market position, enhancing revenue performance while upholding the highest standards of integrity, independence, and technical credibility.
As a senior leader, the Head of Commercial will ensure commercial strategies align with regulatory requirements, scheme owner requirements, and Soil Association Certification’s purpose and values.
About You
Highly commercial, personable and with excellent negotiation skills, you'll thrive at identifying opportunities to drive new business and grow our impact, both in the UK and internationally. You'll drive the thinking around how we leverage the breadth of our services, spanning certification, validation, verification and capacity training. Bringing a wealth of sales experience and drive, into an impact led organisation, you'll collaborate with our delivery subject matter experts to win over clients.
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
To Apply
Click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV and Cover Letter 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 recruitment@soilassociation.org
We know the value of diversity in nature and want it in our organisation. We recognise 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.
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