Jobs and volunteering

This is a really exciting time to become part of one of the fastest growing social enterprises in the UK, enabling increasing numbers of producers to build sustainable businesses in the developing world. 

All applicants must complete and return an Application Form  (Word). If you are applying for a volunteering role, please do not fill out this application form, but instead fill out the volunteer application form that can be accessed below.

Completed application forms can be emailed in Word or RTF to jobs@fairtrade.org.uk or posted to the Human Resources Officer, The Fairtrade Foundation, 3rd Floor, Ibex House, 42-47 Minories, London EC3N 1DY.

Please note that the Fairtrade Foundation does not accept CVs.

We are very sorry but we are unable to write to unsuccessful applicants due to the sheer volume of applications we receive and limited recruitment resources available.  However, thank you for your interest in working for the Fairtrade Foundation.  The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Current Vacancies

 Product Certification Officers - £25,825 per annum at first scale point (pay award pending)

We are seeking to recruit additional Product Certification Officers to be responsible for the product certification process for one or more specific product categories, including certification of new products and assessment of continued compliance for existing licensees and registered operators.  The roleholders will be responsible for maintaining and developing excellent relationships with licensees and registered operators, providing high standards of customer service.  They will support licensees and registered operators through the Foundation’s certification processes, ensuring their full understanding of Fairtrade Standards and certification requirements; make decisions on product approval; and maintain accurate information in relation to certification and sales data from licensees.

You will need experience of working in a certification/audit/inspection or related role, together with knowledge of systems- and procedures-based working.  The ability to understand complex issues and to analyse information and data is essential, as are excellent problem-solving skills and a high standard of literacy and numeracy.  You will also need good working knowledge of MS Office; the ability to provide high levels of customer service; excellent interpersonal skills; and the ability to display discretion and respect for confidentiality.  Experience of working in a product certification scheme is desirable.

Closing date: Monday 13 September 2010 (10am at the latest).  Late applications will not be accepted.

First round interviews will be held on Monday 27 September 2010.
Second round interviews will be held on Friday 8 October 2010.

Job description:  PCO Job Description.  An application form can be found at the top of this page.

Volunteering

Current volunteer positions

 Some general points about volunteering with the Fairtrade Foundation:

• We ask for a minimum commitment of one day per week for three months for general volunteering. Some positions require more days.
• We provide luncheon vouchers valued at £4 per day if working five or more hours in that day and refund off-peak travel expenses (maximum £10 per day) on production of a receipt/ticket.
• The type of work available is rarely suitable for volunteers to carry out from home.
• We regret that we are unable to assist non-UK residents who are planning to volunteer during a short stay in the UK with visa applications, finding accommodation etc.
• The Fairtrade Foundation is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
  

Please see below the Volunteer Application form.  

Volunteer Application Form

New opportunities arise all the time. If you are interested in being kept up to date with volunteer positions, please contact the Volunteering Development Manager: volunteer.admin@fairtrade.org.uk.