Community Organiser

Do you believe people closest to the issues should have a voice in shaping
solutions? Are you passionate about building relationships, strengthening
communities, and creating opportunities for people with lived experience to influence
change?
This is an exciting opportunity to join Stratford-upon-Avon Foodbank as our
Community Organiser, helping to strengthen participation, build community-led
action, and ensure the experiences of local people help shape our work. Reporting to
the Foodbank Director, you'll work alongside volunteers, partners, and people with
lived experience of hardship to develop meaningful opportunities for involvement,
influence, and community change.
Role details
Role: Community Organiser
Location: Masons Road Hub, 100 Masons Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9BY
Hours: 25 hours per week (flexible working pattern to be agreed with the successful
candidate)
Salary: £15.39 per hour (£20,007 per year)
Contract Term: Fixed Term – 3 years (with scope for projection extension)
Key responsibilities
 Build trusted relationships with people accessing Foodbank services and
others with lived experience of financial hardship
 Support the development of participation groups, listening activities, and
community conversations
 Enable people with lived experience to contribute to service development,
decision-making, and local campaigns
 Work with volunteers, churches, charities, and community partners to
strengthen local networks and community action
 Coordinate community engagement activities, events, and outreach
opportunities
 Gather insight, stories, and feedback to help inform organisational
development and strategic planning
 Support volunteers and people with lived experience to develop confidence,
skills, and leadership opportunities
 Maintain accurate records, monitoring information, and evaluation data
relating to participation and community organising activities
 Contribute to grant reporting and evidence gathering, demonstrating the
impact of the role

 Champion a culture of dignity, inclusion, and meaningful participation across
the Foodbank

You’ll bring
 Experience of community engagement, organising, participation, development
work, or a related field
 Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage confidently with
people from diverse backgrounds
 Excellent listening skills and a commitment to empowering others
 Ability to facilitate discussions, meetings, and group activities in an inclusive
and supportive manner
 Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and
relationships
 Confidence using Microsoft 365 and basic monitoring or database systems
 Understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing poverty,
exclusion, or financial hardship
 A values-led approach rooted in dignity, respect, and inclusion
We offer
 A meaningful role where your work has direct community impact
 Opportunities for training and development in community organising and
participation
 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (prorata)
 3% employer pension contribution (autoenrolment)
 A flexible working pattern, agreed with the successful candidate
Stratford-upon-Avon Foodbank is committed to safeguarding. This role is subject to
an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

How to apply
Please send:
 A completed application form
 An up-to-date CV detailing your employment history, qualifications and
relevant experience
Applications will be shortlisted primarily using the information provided in the
application form, supported by your CV.
Closing date: Midnight – 29th November 2026
Interview dates: 2nd and 3rd December 2026