Ed Palairet

Ed Palairet

General Farm Worker (Pigs and Arable) - Seasonal

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sustainability Standards Assurance Manager ● Trustee

  • Education

    • The European School, Culham

      2000 - 2002
      European Baccalaureate Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, French, English, Spanish, History, Geography, Philosophy, PE 71% is equivalent to A-level grade ABB

      Half the lessons were held in English, half in French.

    • Collège Jean Zay (Chinon, France)

      1994 - 1998
      Brevet des Collèges French Language and Literature, Mathematics, History, Geography

      Activities and Societies: Swimming, Drama, Horse Riding, Tennis, Choir

    • University of Aberdeen

      2002 - 2006
      BSc (Hons) Organic Agriculture 2:1

      Activities and Societies: Sailing, Kayaking, Debating, Christian Union, Fencing Scientific research, data collection, statistics, analysis, scientific writing, presentations.Regular laboratory work in chemistry, soil science, cellular and molecular biology.Modules include: Sustainable Land Management, Rural Business Management, Rural Economics, Rural Policy, Agricultural Production, Crop Production Science, Animal Care & Welfare, Soil Science, Plant-Environment Interactions, Plant Ecology, Biological Control & Sustainable Crop Protection, Organic Standards &… Show more Scientific research, data collection, statistics, analysis, scientific writing, presentations.Regular laboratory work in chemistry, soil science, cellular and molecular biology.Modules include: Sustainable Land Management, Rural Business Management, Rural Economics, Rural Policy, Agricultural Production, Crop Production Science, Animal Care & Welfare, Soil Science, Plant-Environment Interactions, Plant Ecology, Biological Control & Sustainable Crop Protection, Organic Standards & Systems, Ecosystem Processes, Bioethics, Renewable Resources: Food & Timber & the Consumer. Show less

    • The Cherwell School Academy

      1999 - 2000
      GCSE English, English Literature, Maths, Double Science, Spanish, French, German, History, IT A* to C
  • Experience

    • Blagrove Farm

      Jun 2002 - Sept 2002
      General Farm Worker (Pigs and Arable) - Seasonal

      Grain drying.Pig feed manufacture.Assisting with outdoor bred pig enterprise.

    • Tillyrie Farm

      Mar 2003 - Apr 2003
      Lambing Assistant - Seasonal

      Assisting deliveries in the lambing shed.

    • ABEXA Chaponnage

      Jul 2003 - Sept 2003
      Agricultural Team Worker (Poultry Meat Birds) - Seasonal

      Working in teams of 8.

    • Slatehouse Farm

      Jul 2004 - Sept 2004
      Assistant Herdsman - Seasonal

      Calf rearing, milking cows, topping weeds on an organic dairy farm.

    • Success Photography

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2005
      Assistant Photographer

      Setup, customer relations, order taking, cash handling for Robert Gordon University graduations.

    • Tye Farm

      Jul 2005 - Sept 2005
      Arable Farm Worker - Seasonal

      Harvest-related activities including corn carting.

    • Macaulay Land Use Research Institute

      Jun 2006 - Aug 2006
      Scientific Research Assistant

      ● Analysis of food and drink samples for human nutrition research:Analysing fatty acid composition of milk samples – for omega-3 and omega-6 ratios in organic and non-organic, full-fat and semi-skimmed milk, over time.Analysing fatty acid composition of body tissues.Centrifuge, scales, record keeping, GC.

    • Institute for Animal Health

      Oct 2006 - Dec 2006
      Unlicensed Animal Technician

      Follow protocol for every aspect of daily animal care, welfare and handling within the Animal Compound.

    • Myerscough College

      Mar 2007 - Mar 2007
      Lambing Assistant

      Supervising student workers, responsible for animal welfare, managing and engaging with the public at open-weekends.

    • Self-Employed

      Apr 2007 - Jan 2008

      Responsible for animal care, health and welfare on an organic dairy farm. Jointly responsible for milking cows and milk production levels.Successfully updated all calf health records (one year of catching up).Milking cows (rota, including weekends), checking calves in fields: attention to detail.All aspects of work in accordance with Defra legislation and Soil Association standards. Customer relations, order taking, cash handling in a music shop. Night shifts in the lambing shed, assisting deliveries

      • Herdsman Assistant

        May 2007 - Jan 2008
      • Sales Assistant

        Jan 2008 - Jan 2008
      • Lambing Assistant

        Apr 2007 - Apr 2007
    • Soil Association

      Aug 2008 - now

      ● Designed organisation-wide systems and workflows to meet regulatory,accreditation, scheme owner, and post-Brexit trade requirements● Launched new schemes, new quality management system, new knowledgesharing platform● Led other certification bodies to improve quality of information-sharing● Managed integrity risks, and equipped clients to manage supply chain risks● Influenced standards and policy● Liaised with authorities including Defra, NICA, HSE, Port Health Authorities● Member of Certification Committee, issued sanctions on products/businesses Show less

      • Technical Manager

        Nov 2018 - now
      • Senior Technical Officer

        Mar 2016 - Nov 2018
      • Senior Certification Officer

        Jan 2011 - Feb 2016
      • Certification Officer

        Aug 2008 - Jan 2011
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • AMIAgrE (associate member)

      IAgrE
      Jun 2014
      View certificate certificate
    • EurAgEng

      European Society of Agricultural Engineers
      Jun 2014
      View certificate certificate
    • MSI (member)

      The Schumacher Institute
      Jan 2015
    • Creating a Culture of Accountability

      Lynda.com
      Jul 2015
      View certificate certificate
    • Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading

      Weston College
      Sept 2022
    • Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering

      The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
      Nov 2011
    • Leadership and People Management (Level 2 Certificate accredited by CPD & iAP)

      Global Edulink
      Mar 2020
    • First Aid at work

      St John Ambulance
      Jun 2013
      View certificate certificate
    • MCMI (member)

      Chartered Management Institute
      Jun 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ed Palairet
      Values Champion Staff Forum Representative 2012 Ed is our team champion having received the most nominations for modelling ways of working that reflect the organic values (fairness, ecology, health and care).
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Trustee and Company Director

      Issued by Lee Abbey Small Missional Communities on Nov 2023
      Lee Abbey Small Missional CommunitiesAssociated with Ed Palairet
    • Trustee and Company Director

      Issued by Filwood Hope Ltd on Nov 2016
      Filwood Hope LtdAssociated with Ed Palairet
    • Community Partner (Researcher)

      Issued by University of Bristol on Oct 2019
      University of BristolAssociated with Ed Palairet
    • Communications Volunteer

      Issued by TREE AID on Apr 2020
      TREE AIDAssociated with Ed Palairet
    • Tutor in Christian Rural & Environmental Studies

      Issued by THE JOHN RAY INITIATIVE LIMITED on Oct 2019
      THE JOHN RAY INITIATIVE LIMITEDAssociated with Ed Palairet
    • Social Media Specialist

      Issued by Together 4 Bristol on Mar 2017
      Together 4 BristolAssociated with Ed Palairet
    • Governor

      Issued by School of Christ the King Primary on Nov 2017
      School of Christ the King PrimaryAssociated with Ed Palairet
    • Pioneer Leader

      Issued by Lee Abbey Small Missional Communities on Sept 2016
      Lee Abbey Small Missional CommunitiesAssociated with Ed Palairet
    • Sunday School Leader

      Issued by St Barnabas Church on Jan 2016
      St Barnabas ChurchAssociated with Ed Palairet
    • Chair

      Issued by Knowle West Churches Together on Feb 2015
      Knowle West Churches TogetherAssociated with Ed Palairet
    • Team Leader

      Issued by Hope Bristol 2018 on Apr 2018
      Hope Bristol 2018Associated with Ed Palairet
    • Team leader

      Issued by Lee Abbey Small Missional Communities on Jul 2012
      Lee Abbey Small Missional CommunitiesAssociated with Ed Palairet
    • Representative

      Issued by Bristol-Uganda Link on Mar 2012
      Bristol-Uganda LinkAssociated with Ed Palairet
    • Volunteer Coordinator

      Issued by Tree of Life on Feb 2010
      Tree of LifeAssociated with Ed Palairet
    • Event Volunteer

      Issued by Organic Food Festival on Sept 2008
      Organic Food FestivalAssociated with Ed Palairet
    • Translator (online volunteer)

      Issued by United Nations Volunteers on Apr 2008
      United Nations VolunteersAssociated with Ed Palairet
    • Interpreter

      Issued by University of Aberdeen on Jan 2004
      University of AberdeenAssociated with Ed Palairet
    • Event Volunteer

      Issued by Jazz In Marciac on Aug 2003
      Jazz In MarciacAssociated with Ed Palairet