Founded in 2013, Soil Capital is a B-Corp Belgian agronomy firm whose mission is to connect farmers & agri-food companies to build resilient & regenerative supply chains underpinned by high integrity certification programmes. Its purpose is to empower farmers by monetising the ecosystem services of their farms and connecting them with companies committed to rebalancing our agricultural system.

To achieve our mission we engage our farmers in our regenerative agriculture programme where they get rewarded for their climate improvements. We partner with local and international players in the agri-food sector to develop low carbon and resilient value chains. We help these corporate partners transition their farmer suppliers to regenerative agriculture, thereby helping them improve their Scope 3 emissions while contributing positively to the environment and society.

Our programme is certified against ISO 14064-2, conforms with the scope of SBTi FLAG, is positioned to align with the GHG Protocol Land Sector and Removal Guidance and EU Carbon Removal Certification Framework when finalised and is widely regarded in the industry as market-leading.

As we expand our reach and impact, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Audit and Training Lead to join our dynamic team.

Role

Our Impact Team brings together a range of skills and expertise to design, deliver and continuously improve Soil Capital’s Regenerative Agriculture Transition Programme.

In this context, the Impact Team must make sure that the programme benefits from the best available science and technology and is aligned with the latest policy and regulations and market standards, all the while remaining practical and accessible in delivering value for farmers and corporates. The contribution the Team makes to the wider business will become even more important as the programme expands to new geographies, impact areas and agricultural sectors.

As Audit and Training Lead, you will play the leading role in delivering all of the programme’s external audits each year and ensuring high standards of training to internal and external teams on how our programme works. You will enjoy getting into the detail of our programme requirements while also working to empower others to deliver against them 

Reporting directly to the Chief Impact Officer, your responsibilities will be to:

1. Deliver external audits for Soil Capital’s programme each year, resulting in the third-party verification of climate and other impacts within pre-agreed timelines and to ever-increasing quality assurance standards

2. Manage relationships with all of the programme’s external auditors, researching and soliciting proposals for new engagements when necessary and providing constructive feedback to ongoing relationships

3. Convene and lead a cross-business taskforce to co-ordinate delivery of processes needed by all teams to enable successful conclusion of audit processes, including external country partners where relevant

4. Design and deliver training for internal teams and external partners to ensure high standards of understanding in Sales and Agronomy functions

5. Drive continuous improvement of our processes and digital platform with a view to increasing data quality and the efficiency and effectiveness of our audit processes

6. Analyse large amounts of sometimes complex data and written information to identify the most pertinent strategic and tactical points for Soil Capital, including determining your own conclusions and recommendations

7. Communicate your findings to a multi-disciplinary audience, including Management Team members, in a succinct and persuasive manner, demonstrating subject matter expertise and confidence in your conclusions

8. Collaborate within the Impact Team and with colleagues across the business in all of the above

9. Prioritise your workflow in agreement with the Chief Impact Officer and adapting to new information and circumstances

10. Stay abreast of industry trends and market dynamics to inform strategic decision-making and offer value-added insights to internal and external stakeholders

You will demonstrate the following qualifications and capabilities:

1. Education: you hold a Bachelors degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas

2. Technical Expertise: you have proven technical expertise and track record in audit / external verification processes

3. Experience: you have a proven track record of delivering engaging training courses to stakeholders from different backgrounds

4. Drive: you derive energy from leading multi-stakeholder processes that focus on achieving high external standards of due diligence and third-party verification

5. Farmer First: in line with Soil Capital’s corporate values, you display the ability to always keep the farmer front and centre when considering the impacts of wider changes

6. Attention to Detail: you are proficient managing databases and technical documents first-hand and to a very high level of quality, including introducing your own safeguards to manage the risk of errors

7. Communication Skills: you have strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels and communicating complex topics succinctly and persuasively; you are fluent in English, additional languages such as French, Spanish, Portuguese are a bonus

8. Mission orientated: you are highly motivated and eager to contribute to our mission, with a passion for sustainability and making a positive impact in the agriculture sector

9. Working Style: you are a self-starter comfortable with a high degree of autonomy and independence, capable of delivering high quality output to deadlines in a context of fast-evolving priorities

10. Growth Mindset: you actively seek feedback as fuel for personal and professional development and are confident in sharing your own feedback with all team members

Why join Soil Capital?

A viable food system requires that we change our collective relationship to nature.  We believe in the power of the earth and are committed to harnessing it to create regenerative, nutritious, and abundant food systems for everyone. As stewards of 40% of land on Earth, farmers are in a unique position to help us achieve exactly that.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered. At Soil Capital, you will find opportunities for professional growth, a platform to make a significant impact, and a supportive team that celebrates each other’s successes. And we are also a family friendly environment with the right balance between commitment and personal life.

Soil Capital is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all candidates who meet the job requirements, regardless of their race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability.