Location: Bristol with hybrid working or Homebased
Salary: £29,520 per annum.
Position Type: Full-time (Permanent)
About Us
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
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Beauty & Wellbeing Team. This role will see you working with licensees in the cosmetics sector across the supply chain from manufacturing, wholesaling and retail through to brandholders. You will be handling all aspects of organic certification for our portfolio of health & beauty businesses - reviewing formulations, artwork and inspection reports, making certification decisions and ensuring compliance with the standards. We are in daily contact with our licensees so you will need to be able demonstrate technical understanding of the cosmetics industry and organic standards, as well as be able to build and maintain relationships.
About You
To be successful in this role you will be educated to degree level, or have equivalent experience, in a cosmetic formulation/science, chemistry or quality management discipline. You will have a keen eye for detail, a confident approach to service delivery and the ability to provide solutions within tight deadlines. You will be an excellent relationship builder, highly organised and have an awareness of the commercial demands on cosmetics businesses. We are looking for you to demonstrate an ability to manage your own workload and to show excellent customer service skills on the phone and face to face. Excellent computer literacy, verbal and written communication skills are must.
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
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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Certification Officer - Beauty & Wellbeing
Company: Soil Association Salary: from £29,520 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Bristol, BS1 6AD Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 6 Nov 2026 Closing date: 22 Nov 2026
Summary
Certification Officer - Beauty & Wellbeing
Location: Bristol with hybrid working or Homebased
Salary: £29,520 per annum.
Position Type: Full-time (Permanent)
About Us
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
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Beauty & Wellbeing Team. This role will see you working with licensees in the cosmetics sector across the supply chain from manufacturing, wholesaling and retail through to brandholders. You will be handling all aspects of organic certification for our portfolio of health & beauty businesses - reviewing formulations, artwork and inspection reports, making certification decisions and ensuring compliance with the standards. We are in daily contact with our licensees so you will need to be able demonstrate technical understanding of the cosmetics industry and organic standards, as well as be able to build and maintain relationships.
About You
To be successful in this role you will be educated to degree level, or have equivalent experience, in a cosmetic formulation/science, chemistry or quality management discipline. You will have a keen eye for detail, a confident approach to service delivery and the ability to provide solutions within tight deadlines. You will be an excellent relationship builder, highly organised and have an awareness of the commercial demands on cosmetics businesses. We are looking for you to demonstrate an ability to manage your own workload and to show excellent customer service skills on the phone and face to face. Excellent computer literacy, verbal and written communication skills are must.
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
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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Certification Officer - Beauty & Wellbeing employer: Soil Association
Soil Association Certification Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values professional development and employee growth. With a comprehensive benefits package and structured training programs, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while making a meaningful impact in the organic food sector across the Midlands.
