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Job Title: Farm Rescue Coordinator
Reporting To: Supply Lead
Salary Range: £27,000 - £29,000 (Dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Three months Fixed - Term
Location: Based on Farms/ Orchards across Kent and East Sussex
Hours/Days per week: 37.5 hours per week, 8am – 4.30pm, Monday – Friday.
Requirements: The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK. Driver’s license required.
About The Felix Project
The Felix Project is London’s largest food redistribution charity. Our vision is a London where good food is never wasted, and no one goes hungry. We aim to reduce the negative impact food waste has on the environment by working with the food industry to rescue high quality surplus produce, that would otherwise have gone to waste. This food is sorted at one of our four depots or turned into meals in Felix’s Kitchen. It is then distributed to over 1,200 community organisations, such as food banks, homeless shelters and primary schools, all of whom are working within communities across London to feed people experiencing hunger.
Our Values
Our values set the tone for our organisational culture and reflects how we do everything at The Felix Project including our recruitment & Selection process.
Purpose of the Job
We are looking for the Farm Rescue Coordinator to play a key role in ensuring that the charity is successful in achieving its objective to rescue and secure a growing supply of surplus food direct from farms, helping us to meet our ambitious future meal targets to feed those in need. You will support the Farm Lead in maintaining relations with the farms and managing large groups of corporate volunteers who change day to day. You will support the Farm Lead and other Felix colleagues with resource planning, daily reporting and measurement. You will support with making delivering between Felix’s London Depots and the orchards. This is a hands-on role that requires being on your feet and frequent manual handling and is 100% outdoor based regardless of weather.
Duties and Responsibilities
Your normal duties and responsibilities will be set out in your job description. However, the charity may require you to perform other duties from time to time.
- Initial set up at orchard each day (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri)
- Support Farm Lead to carry out Dynamic Risk Assessment each morning
- Meet, greet and check in volunteers on arrival
- Introduction and H&S briefing
- Support with all aspects of picking, stacking, loading of fruit
- Support with lunch and refreshments for volunteers
- Deliver fruit and/or trays between orchards and Felix’s London depots in a Felix van (Wednesdays)
- Liaise with the depot teams regarding logistics
Application procedure
Once you apply you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access you application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted.
Recruitment timeline
We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.





Head of Retail and FOOD Services
Department: Directorate of Development and External Affairs
Salary: Starting at £47,264, rising to £54,728 FTE per annum + £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum
Location: Homebased with weekly national travel
Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time)
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.
Contract: Permanent
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as the Head of Retail and FOOD Services. This is a unique opportunity to lead and innovate in a role that combines strategic leadership, operational excellence, and community impact.
Main Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a multi-channel retail and food services strategy, including business planning, risk assessment, and performance management to increase net profit and service impact.
- Lead on budgeting, financial forecasting, and P&L management. Identify and develop new income-generating opportunities, including grants and tenders.
- Provide strategic leadership to geographically dispersed teams, ensuring effective recruitment, support and training of staff and volunteers.
Main Requirements
- Educated to degree level or above in a relevant sector.
- Demonstrable senior retail management knowledge and experience in managing complex projects, leading teams, and delivering measurable outcomes.
- Proven track record in income growth, financial planning, and managing budgets.
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
• Apply via the Family Action Careers Hub linked to this advert
• Closing Date: 7th July at 23:59
Interviews are scheduled to take place from 16th-22nd July 2025.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.




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Job Title: Head Baker
Reporting To: Head of Production
Salary Range: £35,000 - £38,500 (Dependent upon experience)
Contract Type: 24 Month, Fixed Term Contract
Location: Felix Bakes. London, Acton (W3 7QS)
Hours/Days per week: 37.5 hour per week, 8.5 hours per day (between 8am - 8pm). Monday – Saturday (5 days on, 2 days off). Operating hours to start with for the bakery will be Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm.
Requirements: The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK. Possess required H&S, Food Safety standards.
About The Felix Project
The Felix Project is London’s largest food redistribution charity. Our vision is a London where good food is never wasted, and no one goes hungry. We aim to reduce the negative impact food waste has on the environment by working with the food industry to rescue high quality surplus produce, that would otherwise have gone to waste. This food is sorted at one of our four depots or turned into meals in Felix’s Kitchen. It is then distributed to over 1,200 community organisations, such as food banks, homeless shelters and primary schools, all of whom are working within communities across London to feed people experiencing hunger.
Our Values
Our values set the tone for our organisational culture and reflects how we do everything at The Felix Project including our recruitment & Selection process.
WE SOLVE IT DIFFERENTLY - We succeed by thinking outside the box, being solutions driven and trying new things.
WE MAKE IT HAPPEN - We set the standard in what we do, with the commitment to getting things done.
WE DO IT TOGETHER - We pull together as one, recognising the power of diverse experiences, skills and perspectives.
WE DO IT WITH HEART -We are driven by our care for each other, the environment and the communities we serve.
Purpose of the Job
To be the driving force and manager of this new operation, you will join a brand-new operation with the chance to put your stamp on it and drive it forward into the future.
Whilst having the support structure of the wider Felix Production teams and West London Depot Operations team.
You will be the manager of this site and have overall responsibility for its day to day running, it is a hands-on role with most of the working day spent in the kitchen and running the bakery unit. At the beginning of the operation, you will be the only permanent employee there, but this team will expand to add an additional junior baker once fully operational. However, there is the Depot team and the wider production team who will be supporting the day to day as well.
We are a volunteer lead operation so you will have volunteers working alongside you to support the operation.
- In mid-2025 we will open our third production faciality, Felix Bakes. A small operation designed to help us rescue more surplus food and turn it into high value baked goods
- All these goods we make will go back to our brand-new West London Depot, based in the same trading estate and then delivered to some of the 1,200 Community Organisations we support around London
- A particular focus will be on seasonal produce gluts (carrots, courgettes, potatoes), meaning we can ensure more of this produce does not go to waste and add value to the people we support across London
- It will work in partnership with our second production faciality The Felix Food Factory, which will be able to process and/or freeze some of these seasonal gluts into an easier to use format for Felix Bakes
- We are launching this operation in partnership with Deliveroo, who have gifted us the use of this space.
· The Felix Bakes Kitchen is a unit within a wider “dark” kitchen site, which has onsite support and management of the whole unit.
Duties and Accountabilities
- Be the lead manager of this new operation
- Volunteer and staff management
- Support in the creation and delivery of all required H&S, Food Safety and HACCAP plans
- Working with all internal stake holders across the departments at the Felix Project to maximise the output and impact of the unit
- Reporting on and delivering against the units stated KPI’s and development goals
- Participate and conduct internal and external audits, meeting the required standards
- To be the figure head of the project, including internal and some external promotion of the new operation
- Driving continuous development of our product range and reacting to the changing nature of our food supply
- Fully accountable for the units’ outputs and safety standards, reporting and working closely alongside the Head of Production to ensure all standards are met.
Person Specification
The Felix Project recognises the positive value of diversity and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified or experienced individuals, regardless of their race, gender, biological sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
This is a brand new and unique operation and requires someone with an experience in baking and an openness to creating and delivering on a new project. Someone who believes in the mission we have as an organisation and wants to put their experience and knowledge into a mission driven organisation. We believe in an upbeat and enjoyable working environment but one that is driven to meet our targets and strategic goals.
Whilst previous experience and knowledge within baking is essential, we are looking for someone who wants to grow into role and be able to develop themselves and their knowledge whilst we create this new operation.
Essential skills
- Comfortable with all relevant aspects of Health & Safety and Food Safety procedures in a food manufacturing environment
- Previous experience in creating and/or delivering on HACCAP plans
- Clear eye for detail, team player, enjoys the work they do and a strong work ethic.
- Comfortable working alone, a positive attitude and belief in an ethical, equitable and enjoyable working environment.
- Comfortable in working in a fast changing and growing work environment.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Willingness to drive a project forward and take ownership of this.
- Strong computer literacy and strong written communication skills.
Desirable skills
- Previous experience in the charity or surplus food environment
- Level 3 or higher Food Safety qualified
- A track record of opening new operations
- Experience working and managing volunteers
- A passion to reduce food waste and reduce food insecurity
- A desire to develop this role and department
Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging
At The Felix Project, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice. Our commitment extends to all employees, and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or characteristics.
Application procedure
Once you apply you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access you application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted.
Recruitment timeline
We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.





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Senior Research Interpretation Officer
Permanent
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum, plus benefits
Full time – 37.5 hours a week
London N1
We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're currently required to come into the office a minimum of 2 days per week, currently Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday.
Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 19th June 2025
Interviews:w/c 30th June 2025
Would you like to contribute to a unique research programme that plays a key role in advancing knowledge about cancer prevention?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work on World Cancer Research Fund International’s Global Cancer Update Programme (CUP Global). CUP Global (previously known as CUP) is a unique, long-standing, and rigorous research programme that systematically gathers, analyses, and judges the strength of the global evidence on how diet, nutrition, physical activity and body weight affect cancer risk and survival. This work led to the publication of the authoritative Third Expert Report in 2018, which now needs updating in places to remain relevant and impactful.
As Senior Research Interpretation Officer, you will be a valuable member of the Research Interpretation team and the CUP Global scientific Secretariat. Your core work will be supporting the management of CUP Global on a day-to-day basis to help deliver its main objective of updating the Third Expert Report. You will provide scientific input, administrative support, and help coordinate specific work areas of CUP Global.
We are looking to recruit someone who has a Masters degree in public health sciences, particularly nutrition and/or cancer research, and with a good understanding of epidemiological concepts. We are seeking someone with experience of writing scientifically, copywriting, editing and proofreading, with good attention to detail and with experience of reviewing and interpreting scientific research/literature. We require someone who can co-ordinate and manage projects, who can produce concise, well-constructed, written communications with the ability to present orally to various audiences in a clear and persuasive manner, and who can provide administrative support, including taking meeting minutes and writing professional emails.
This is a permanent role within the Science and Policy Department at World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) International. WCRF International is a not-for-profit organisation that leads and unifies a network of cancer prevention charities based in Europe, the Americas and Asia and is responsible for cancer prevention science, policy, strategic and operational direction to the network charities.
Application Details:
If you are interested in this role/s and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date.
You must have current right to work in the UK.
Please note: Your cover letter should demonstrate your understanding of our organisation and highlight how your skills and experience will make you a strong fit for WCRF International and the role.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
WCRF is a UK cancer prevention charity. We look at how diet, weight and physical activity affect the risk of developing and surviving cancer.
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Chief Executive Officer
Location: Flexible (with regular travel to London)
Salary: £65,000–£70,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Alexandra Rose Charity is transforming access to fresh, healthy food for families on low incomes. Through innovative programs like Rose Vouchers for Fruit & Veg and Fruit & Veg on Prescription, we are pioneering financial incentives that improve nutrition, tackle food insecurity, and support local markets. As we enter our next phase of growth, we are seeking a bold, values-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead us forward; scaling our impact while staying true to our mission of ensuring everyone has access to affordable, healthy food.
This is not a typical CEO role. Alexandra Rose Charity is dynamic, purpose-driven, and committed to systemic change. The new CEO will drive a bold organizational strategy, foster a strong and inclusive culture, champion food equity, and ensure that our programs continue to empower communities across the UK.
The successful candidate will bring:
- Proven strategic leadership experience within a mission-driven organization.
- Experience of successful fundraising and stewardship of major funders
- A track record of scaling impact, income, and influence while maintaining a strong commitment to social change.
- Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders across government, healthcare, and community sectors to drive policy and programmatic innovation.
- A deep commitment to inclusion, equity, and ensuring that healthy food is accessible to all.
If you believe in a future where everyone, regardless of income, can access fresh, nutritious food and are ready to lead a movement for change, we’d love to hear from you. For more infomation please refer to the recruitment pack attched as a PDF.
Please apply via CharityJob with your CV which must be accompanied by a cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role.
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and
application processes. This includes people with sight loss, hearing, mobility,
and cognitive impairments. Should you require access to these documents in
alternative formats, please contact: Lucy Dawson at Alexandra Rose.
Key Dates
The closing date for applications is: Sunday 15th of June
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: Friday 20th of June
The first stage of interviews will be held on: Wednesday 25th of June
The second stage of interviews will be held on: Thursday 3rd of July
As the Head of Connect & Nourish you will be responsible for providing a welcoming, accessible and nurturing environment based on all aspects of food from sourcing to delivery. This role is much more than delivering healthy, nutritious food, it is also about encouraging and enabling social and community cohesion through fellowship and support.
You will work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to provide the strong, caring and effective leadership required for GL11 to thrive. You will consult and advise on GL11’s strategy and operational plans, making sure your team’s personal objectives are aligned to the overall plan and are on track to meet the agreed targets.
Through your leadership GL11 will continue to grow and be visible whilst meeting the varying needs of our communities. You will ensure that the welcoming and supportive culture of GL11 continues to inspire and that our vision, values and key aims are a living part of all our work. You will work collaboratively with the community to understand how, together, we can begin to effect system change in all our areas of work. You will use a community development approach and deliver through a range of resources including volunteers.
This role is based at the GL11 Community Hub in Cam, Gloucestershire. Remote working opportunities are very limited as community connection is an important part of the role.
For further information please look at our website and especially the Impact page. You are welcome to call us for an informal chat about the role.
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Brent Food Bank can only function effectively with a core of volunteers who are engaged in all aspects of the foodbank's operation. As the Food Bank becomes busier and as its services grow the Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for promoting volunteer engagement, the development of our current volunteer community, and the recruitment and development of new volunteers.
Specific responsibilities:
• Proactively liaise with the staff team to determine volunteer requirements
• Strategically recruit new volunteers
• Oversee the induction and training of all new volunteers
• Ensure mandatory training is completed by all volunteers
• Manage and promote the development of our volunteer community with briefings and tailored training that will help them fulfil their roles effectively
• Promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion within our volunteering programme, fostering an environment where all individuals are valued
• Engage with those within our local community with lived experiences of poverty and foodbank use to create and promote participation opportunities at Brent Foodbank
• Demonstrate effective communication, ensuring our volunteer community is up to date on any news or developments at the foodbank
• Encourage open lines of communication, acting as the main point of contact for any concerns, compliments or suggestions raised by our volunteers
• Process volunteer leavers
• Promote the wellbeing of our volunteer community, liaising with the Foodbank Manager on recognising volunteers and organisation of a minimum of two volunteer events a year including an annual volunteer team-building and planning day
• Comply with and uphold all relevant health and safety policies, seeking to minimise hazards for others
• Comply with and uphold all relevant data protection policies
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Healthy and Sustainable Diets Lead
Salary: £43,851
Hours: 35
Location: Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL/Hybrid Working
This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. We unfortunately do not have any opportunities available for sponsorship. Any offer of employment, if applicable, will be subject to receiving evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
At WWF-UK we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website.
About the role
We’re looking to recruit a Healthy and Sustainable Diets Lead to join our Conservation, Advocacy, and Policy team and help us transform the global food system. We have a vision that our planet can sustainably produce the food needed to feed a growing global population without harming nature. To help deliver this vision we have been partnering with Sodexo, which delivers catering, and other services, to 100 million consumers daily in 56 countries, by providing technical expertise and thought leadership on sustainability to support Sodexo’s ambition to be the world leader in sustainable food and valued experiences.
As Healthy and Sustainable Diets Lead you will lead the sustainable eating workstream for our global Sodexo partnership. This will involve coordinating our engagement in the development and implementation of Sodexo’s Global Sustainable Eating Strategy, providing technical expertise on sustainable diets and other aspects of sustainable eating. You will collaborate with Sodexo’s global partnership leads to ensure delivery and alignment across the full breadth of the partnership too.
Critically, you will also lead work on healthy and sustainable diets within the UK food sector, advocating for progress towards the Livewell diet. A key responsibility will be to oversee the Diets pillar of our flagship WWF Basket initiative, holding UK retailers accountable for their commitments on driving shifts toward healthier, more sustainable diets.
In addition, you will support the work of our global sustainable diets team. This will include leading the development of a methodology for food service providers to track progress toward healthy and sustainable diets as well as advancing our Future Foods work.
We’re looking for someone with:
· A postgraduate degree or equivalent in nutrition (e.g. UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists).
· Experience of working with businesses on changing policy & practice.
· Experience bringing together stakeholders & creating a culture of collaborative working.
· Experience of analysing & resolving complex problems involving multiple stakeholders & synthesising scientific evidence/data.
· Experience in designing & managing programmes, including monitoring impact & budgets.
· Excellent project management, communication & influencing skills.
· A flexible and adaptable attitude & willingness to accept & drive change.
Benefits, rewards & location
The salary for this role is £43,851. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including:
· Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 31 days plus bank holidays
· Flexible working options
· 7.5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution.
· Training and development opportunities
· Regular wellbeing initiatives.
This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.
About WWF-UK
We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters.
At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win.
We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive.
We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside.
How to apply and the recruitment process
Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.
Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.
Job Description: Food Sourcing and Gleaning Officer
Reporting to: Head of Food and Logistics
Department: Operations
Salary: £25,000-£27,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8.30am – 5pm)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026
Benefits: 32 Days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays per annum. 5% employer pension contribution. There will be a requirement to work some bank holidays.
Location: Bristol or Plymouth, with requirement to travel across the region
About FareShare South West
FareShare South West joins the dots between food waste and hunger, empowering communities to turn an environmental problem into lasting social good. We rescue tonnes of quality surplus food from the industry and share it with charities and schools to bring health, dignity, and routes out of poverty for people across the south west. Our supportive volunteering and employability programmes offer local people the opportunity to thrive.
By joining us, you’ll be part of an inclusive, friendly team in a small but fast-growing charity that helps fight the injustice of who gets to afford a healthy diet. FareShare South West is an independent local charity, working in partnership with FareShare UK. By being part of the national FareShare network, we can help rescue more food. By being small and independent, we can remain close to our local partners and people and continuously adapt to meet the needs of local communities. The member charities we share food with transform lives, using food to connect people with other support and routes out of poverty, including children and families, people on low incomes, homeless people, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, people in recovery, older people, and many others.
Purpose of the Role
The Food Sourcing and Gleaning Officer plays a key role in FareShare South West’s mission to reduce food waste and fight hunger across the South West. You will be responsible for developing FareShare South West’s network of local suppliers, increasing the number of donations of good to eat surplus food to the organisation. The role also includes a focus on gleaning, this is the mobilisation of volunteers to pick surplus farm crops to be sent out to our network of charities. This forms part of a gleaning pilot project that is happening in 2025-26.
As an ambassador for FareShare South West, you will provide excellent customer service to food suppliers and work closely with our operations and logistics team to ensure food is transported safely, efficiently, and with care.
Key Responsibilities
Local Food Sourcing
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Support delivery of the Local Food Sourcing Strategy to build a sustainable and expanding supply of local food. Complementing national food partners and matching this with the needs of a diverse Community Food Member base. Delivering a consistent supply of food throughout the year whilst adapting to seasonal fluctuations, and specific projects.
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Research potential food sources by geography, type, and sector (retail, wholesale, producer, grower).
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Conduct outreach to establish and broker supplier relationships, including on-site visits and securing food supplies in line with growth plans.
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Participate in working groups with other FareShare regional centres to share local food sourcing opportunities and share best practice on gleaning projects.
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Implement a gleaning project involving volunteers to harvest surplus produce from farms across the South West. Working closely with the corporate volunteer coordinator to organise and support gleaning activities.
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Track and report the success of these gleaning activities in line with the projects KPIs.
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Expand the network of surplus food suppliers in the South West, with emphasis on Cornish companies.
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Work with the Communications team to develop supplier engagement content such as impact stories, case studies, and visual materials. Also support the planning and execution of an event to engage more food suppliers.
Logistics
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Coordinate logistics to cost-effectively receive surplus food. Supporting the Head of Food and Logistics in managing dedicated vehicles for food collection and liaising with warehouse staff to optimize use of the van fleet for additional collections.
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Oversee safe and compliant movement of stock across sites to maintain adequate inventory levels for order fulfilment.
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Serve as a point of contact with FareShare UK and other regional centres on food sourcing and logistics matters.
Food Management
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Managing ad-hoc food offers from FareShare UK, balancing operational and storage capacity across sites.
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Collaborate with warehouses and membership teams to understand member needs and allocate unusual food and non-food offers efficiently.
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Act as liaison between operations teams and external suppliers, providing feedback and escalating issues as needed.
General
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Represent FSSW in local partnerships and collaborations focused on reducing food waste and surplus.
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Maintain accurate and accessible records of food sourcing activities and provide timely performance updates to Head of Food and Logistics for monthly Food & Logistics reporting.
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Contribute to annual budgets and strategic planning as required.
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Ensure compliance with FareShare national policies, procedures, and relevant legal frameworks.
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Undertake other administrative duties as necessary.
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Support the food team function in the absence of the Head of Food and Logistics.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build and maintain trusted relationships and foster collaboration.
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Experience managing diverse stakeholder relationships, preferably in the food or operations industry.
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Experience in supply chain, or logistics coordination, ideally in the charity or food sector. Showing a high level of attention to detail.
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Understanding of food safety, health and safety, and compliance related to food handling and transport.
Our mission is a future where no food is wasted, and all people can thrive.





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Hub Manager, Devon & Cornwall
Reporting to: Head of Operations
Salary: £28,500 - £30,000, depending on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, rota’d evening shifts and occasional weekends)
Terms: Permanent, 25 days holiday pa (pro rata, exc. Bank Holidays), 5% pension contribution
Location: Based at our Sisna Park Hub, Plymouth PL6, + ad hoc support to our Bristol Hubs (Little Ann Street BS2/Vale Lane Hub, BS3)
Manage: Directly: Lead Supervisor, Supervisors, Community Food Produce Coordinator, (fixed term role), Volunteer Team (incl. Corporate Volunteers, Drivers, Drivers Mate), agency staff
About FareShare South West
FareShare South West (FSSW) joins the dots between food waste and hunger, empowering communities to turn an environmental problem into lasting social good. We rescue tonnes of quality surplus food from the industry and share it with charities and schools to bring health, dignity, and routes out of poverty for people across the South West. Our supportive volunteering and employability programmes offer local people the opportunity to thrive. By joining us, you will be part of an inclusive, friendly team in a small but fast-growing charity that helps fight the injustice of who gets to afford a healthy diet.
FareShare South West is an independent local charity, working in partnership with FareShare UK. By being part of the national FareShare network, we can help rescue more food. By being small and independent, we can remain close to our local partners and people and continuously adapt to meet the needs of local communities. The member charities we share food with transform lives, using food to connect people with other support and routes out of poverty, including children and families, people on low incomes, homeless people, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, people in recovery, older people, and many others.
Purpose of the Role
The Hub Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of a FSSW hub, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations that maximise the volume of surplus food received, stored, and distributed to our Community Food Members (CFMs). This includes managing a mixed team of staff, FareChance employability participants and volunteers in their operational tasks, maintaining high operational and health & safety standards, and collaborating with colleagues across food & logistics, compliance, and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operational Management
- Oversee and manage the safe and efficient daily operation of the hub, ensuring essential tasks are completed to a high standard.
- Ensure the hub is appropriately set up to meet Key Performance Indicators and goods in and deliveries out, working closely with the Head of Operations.
- Use FareShare UK (FSUK)’s digital stock system to manage product movements and maintain stock accuracy. Lead weekly stock takes and investigate discrepancies in collaboration with the compliance and food teams.
- Oversee the smooth intake and dispatch of food, liaising with food donors, FSUK, transport providers, and partners. Ensure food deliveries meet acceptance criteria and report any quality issues promptly.
- Ensure the Hub Operations team maintain positive relationships with CFMs, ensuring high standards of service and communication.
- Play an active role in identifying solutions to operational challenges, in collaboration with the food, membership and volunteer teams.
- Coordinate and manage external contractors for maintenance and repairs.
- Provide procurement support to secure value for money on consumables and equipment.
- With support from the wider FSSW team, meet food waste KPIs to ensure that we effectively maximise food redistribution to CFMs.
- Ensure adequate stock of operational supplies and equipment to support daily operations.
- Responsible for the Hub Operations controllable costs budget. Oversee the management of on-site petty cash in line with financial controls.
- Work with the Head of Operations to improve systems and integrate new processes to support growth and efficiency.
- Carry out analysis of the fleet and its equipment including weekly vehicle checks and basic maintenance duties (e.g. tyre pressures, topping up vehicle fluids). Work with the Fleet Coordinator to ensure the on-site vehicle fleet is well maintained, roadworthy and compliant.
- Contribute to delivery of the Operations Strategy, including key developments for FSSW.
- Carry out other duties as required to support the successful running of the hub.
2. Team Management
- Provide strong day-to-day leadership to a diverse team of staff and volunteers. Delegate tasks, give regular feedback, and maintain an open, inclusive working environment.
- Manage, supervise, and develop Line Reports, including performance management, appraisals, and training.
- Support effective recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring appropriate support and shift cover. Identify shortfalls in rota cover and respond in effective and timely manner.
- Work with temporary staffing agencies to arrange short term hire drivers, when necessary.
- Collaborate with the Head of Operations and Volunteer Team to ensure effective volunteer induction and ongoing training. Support the Volunteer Manager in the delivery of corporate volunteer days.
- Register and onboard new drivers by delivering volunteer and staff driving assessments and agency driver inductions.
- Foster a positive and productive team culture in line with FareShare South West values.
3. FareChance Employability Programme
- Support the delivery of the FareChance programme by overseeing and supervising participants during operational tasks, ensuring they are actively engaged and contributing to the hub operations team.
- Ensure FareChance participants are effectively trained, supported, and equipped to carry out their allocated duties, with opportunities to build confidence and develop relevant skills, with support from the volunteer and employability teams.
- Foster a positive and inclusive environment that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of FareChance participants and enables them to thrive.
- Provide hands-on mentorship and act as a positive role model during day-to-day operations, supporting participants to build experience and confidence.
- Undertake relevant training to strengthen your ability to support FareChance participants and the wider volunteer team, including safeguarding, inclusive practice, mental health awareness and coaching approaches.
- Collaborate with the volunteer and employability team to ensure effective communication around support needs and progress.
4. Health & Safety (H&S) and Compliance
- Take lead responsibility for the health, safety and security of the hub, and the safety and wellbeing of all staff, volunteer and visitors
- Champion a culture of safety and compliance, setting a strong example and ensuring robust H&S protocols are always followed.
- Effectively manage and resolve incidents in line with emergency procedures, including product recalls and escalation protocols.
- Keep accurate, up-to-date records of all H&S activity, including staff and volunteer training, audits, corrective actions and incident reports.
- Support the development, communication and enforcement of H&S and compliance-related policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
- Ensure that all legal and FareShare South West requirements related to food safety and H&S are understood and adhered to on site.
- Operate in accordance with the FareShare HACCP Food Safety Manual and local environmental health regulations.
- Ensure the site is always audit-ready and support internal and external audits as required.
- Ensure facilities and equipment are used safely, regularly maintained, and reported if defective.
5. Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement
- Lead on-site delivery of any compliance-related changes introduced by FSUK, ensuring they are followed through to completion and embedded in practice.
- Manage and enhance compliance of the hub premises in line with FareShare’s minimum operating standards and expectations for operational efficiency.
- Work with others to identify and implement improvements to systems, processes and workflows.
- Ensure operational audits and assessments are carried out, actions are followed up, and improvement plans delivered.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams to support service development and innovation.
Person Specification
It is not expected that a successful candidate will necessarily have all the following criteria. FareShare South West is committed to helping individuals develop professionally and personally, and your application is encouraged.
Essential
- Proven experience in warehouse or logistics operations, with responsibility for delivery of KPIs.
- Strong working knowledge of health & safety legislation and risk management within a warehouse setting and able to champion a safety-first culture while enabling productivity.
- Experience of and confidence in working with clear procedures and compliance requirements such as food safety, hygiene, and auditing processes.
- Can demonstrate supportive, motivational, proactive and structured team leadership, including recruitment, supervision, and performance management.
- Experience of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond in a calm, solutions-focused way under pressure.
- Competency in stock control systems and inventory management (e.g. digital stock systems such as GLADYS or similar).
- Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal, with experience of cross-team and stakeholder communication.
- Able to demonstrate good judgement and decision-making, including escalating issues appropriately.
- Physically able to carry out the role, including manual handling and operating in warehouse conditions.
- Comfortable using basic IT tools (e.g. Microsoft Teams, email, online documents).
- Full UK driving licence.
- Forklift truck operator’s qualification (or willing to train as an essential part of the role).
Desirable
- Formal training or certification in health & safety, manual handling, or food hygiene.
- Experience of working in a charitable, volunteer-led, or community-based organisation.
- Experience of route planning and/or vehicle logistics coordination.
- Experience of working within a regulated or audited environment
- Experience contributing to or delivering change initiatives.
Attributes & Values
- Committed to FareShare South West’s work to fight hunger and tackle food waste.
- Strong team player who supports collaboration and mutual accountability.
- Organised and methodical, with strong attention to detail.
- Reliable, consistent, and takes pride in maintaining high standards.
- Acts with integrity and openness; willing to learn from feedback and take responsibility.
- Enjoys being hands-on and actively involved in operational delivery.
Behaviours
- Leads by example and motivates others through positive, proactive behaviour.
- Calm and solutions-focused in challenging situations.
- Values and supports diversity and inclusion across the team.
- Communicates with respect and clarity, adapting style to suit audience.
- Champions a safety-first culture while enabling productivity.
- Embraces change and drives continuous improvement.
- Confident working within clear procedures and standards.
Additional Information
- Role may involve some manual handling; training will be provided.
- Enhanced DBS check required.
Please ensure that your cover letter clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria.
If you need additional support with your application or would like more information, please contact Louise Zaal.
Our mission is a future where no food is wasted, and all people can thrive.





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Join Seeds for Growth charity as a Community Garden Organiser
Part-time, self-employed starting at £18 per hour.
Closing date Monday 7 July 2025, at midnight.
Two opportunities - one in East London and a second in West London.
Are you passionate about community, sustainability, and making a difference?
If yes, join our team to cultivate vibrant green spaces on social housing estates, fostering community engagement, enhancing mental and physical well-being as well as mitigating climate change.
You will -
- Work closely with local communities to develop and maintain thriving gardens.
- Organise gardening sessions, workshops, and events that inspire and educate.
- Support volunteers and promote sustainable food-growing practices.
- Be in a charity dedicated to creating lasting change through urban greening.
BWC is seeking a fixed term Support Services Manager* to provide maternity cover.
BWC Support Services deliver open-access support for women via drop-in Hubs, a weekly Food Bank and Email. In line with BWC values, we adopt a relational, trauma responsive, asset based approach. Support Services support women across a range of underlying needs with the overarching aim of improving wellbeing, reducing isolation and improving their access to a range of services.
The Support Services Manager (Maternity Cover) will be responsible for the consistent delivery of high quality safe Women’s Hubs, Food Bank, Support Inbox and Domestic Abuse casework services. They will lead on developing and managing the work of the team, building relationships with key stakeholders and partner agencies in addition to a range of service providers.
*This post is restricted to self-identifying women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010 and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Rate of pay: £12.86 to £13.06 per hour (plus night allowance £0.95 per hour if applicable)
We offer flexible working hours to fit your lifestyle, with part time and full time options available. Our full time shifts are 5 over 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays. Various shift patterns available: 7am-2pm / 2pm-9pm / 9am-6pm.
Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Assist with personal care and daily routines of residents
- Ensure residents' comfort and dignity at all times
- Support with mobility, nutrition, and medication as needed
- Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment
- Maintain accurate care records
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals
You will have outstanding people skills, a friendly and positive attitude. We will provide the necessary support and training you need to thrive. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Employee benefits include:
- 22 days’ paid holiday per year plus bank holidays, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, subject to eligibility
- Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
- Flexible hours to suit your needs
- Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
- Free on-site parking
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Uniform provided at no cost
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
Galanos House is one of six care homes, situated on the edge of Southam, a small market town in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside. Our care home has a CQC Outstanding rating. A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We offer Nursing Care, Residential Care, and support for people living with dementia. Adjacent to the main building is the Galanos community hub, which boasts a beautiful light and spacious café and a number of multipurpose spaces which host groups, activities & events. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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Job Description
Service Officer
About Us
Spring Community Hub exists to ensure that no one in our Southwark community goes hungry. But we don’t just provide food:
We work alongside people to help them escape poverty, build confidence, and find community.
Our principal activity is the prevention of food poverty and food insecurity by offering culturally appropriate food, fresh fruits, and vegetables as well as dietary and religiously appropriate food which we have continued to run at our five-week sessions to local people for as long as they address the underlying cause.
We also provide a range of wraparound support, including advice services, particularly around employment and immigration through our Back2Work Team, Holiday Clubs for Children, Youth Groups, a Clothing Bank and our Spring Up Women’s group.
Mission
The mission of SCH is that through a 'Community Hub’ and full activity programme, local people in or at risk of crisis will be supported along their journey to move on and achieve full social, economic and emotional independence to live healthy lives in a community which supports each other
Vision
Our vision at Spring Community Hub is to tackle food insecurity and hunger before people find themselves in crisis. We want to see equality in our communities and be a vehicle for positive and lasting change in our clients so that they never need a Food Bank again.
Values
These are our Principles, ideals, and characteristics that define the culture, standards and aspirations of the organisation.
An organisation that is driven by people with integrity and commitment to the cause
We believe in leadership, development, growth, and continual learning
Ensuring fairness, equity and equality
Creating a place of respect, kindness and dignity for all
A healthy environment where people have fun and can be creative
Salary £16,224 per annum
Permanent Contract. ( Subject to further funding )
Part-Time, 20 hours over 5 days
Term Time
Monday, 1 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 1 pm - 6 pm
Thursdays - 1 pm - 6 pm
Fridays 9 am - 2 pm
Saturdays 9.30 am -2.30 pm
(including 1 hr unpaid lunch)
School Holidays
Monday - 9 am-2 pm
Tuesday - 9 am - 2 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 2 pm
Thursdays 9 am - 2 pm
Saturdays 930 am - 230 pm
(including 1 hr unpaid lunch)
Working - from our Offices and Centres and in the community/outreach locations
The post holder must be flexible to work evenings and weekends to meet client and community needs.
There will be work/training outside of office hours, including evenings and weekends, with appropriate time back in lieu.
Main Purposes of Job and Key Tasks
Do you have an empathic personality and want to work in a challenging but rewarding field? Spring Community Hub has an exciting opportunity to recruit a Service Officer
The Service Officer will play a crucial role in supporting the mission of our charity by providing comprehensive assistance and advocacy services to individuals and families in need. This position will involve engaging with diverse communities and ensuring that all services are delivered with cultural sensitivity.
The Service Officer will work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to deliver Food Bank services, Activity Camps, and Afterschool club, advice and advocacy support, clothing assistance, cooking programs, and Social Supermarket Operations, as well as support initiatives for the elderly, individuals experiencing poverty and isolation, and families with children.
The post holder must be an enthusiastic and motivated person to coordinate and manage our Food Banks, Community Café, and Social Supermarket, including the supervision of its volunteers/staff, as well as planning, organising, and implementing supermarket collection.
The post holder will be required to be flexible to the changing needs of the organisation and as such, undertake tasks and responsibilities not specifically listed here but relevant to the smooth running of SCH, including general office and administrative tasks and aspects of service delivery, as directed by the Leadership Team/ CEO and trustees.
About the Role / Key Responsibilities
Programme Planning, Delivery and Implementation
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To design and deliver the Activity Camps and After School Club Programme calendar, curriculum, and events that are outcomes-focused, educational, and engaging, and enable young people to develop a range of skills appropriate to their needs.
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Working with Children, young people, and their families to build services that meet their needs, wants, and aspirations of the individual.
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Work in Collaboration with the Leadership Team to oversee the work of the Spring Activity Camps Coordinators to design and develop a range of activities, workshops, and programmes to meet the needs of our children, young people, and their families
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Collaborate with other staff members, volunteers, and external partners to deliver engaging, fun, and impactful activities
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Ensure all activities align with the organisation's mission and values and promote personal growth, inclusivity, and well-being.
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Oversee and coordinate the operations of Food Services
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Assist clients in accessing food bank services, ensuring they receive the necessary support with dignity and respect.
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Maintain inventory management for food items and coordinate food drives and partnerships with local suppliers.
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Developing and coordinating effective stock control systems, arranging timely transportation of collections and deliveries, and meeting legislative standards - i.e., Health & Safety/Environmental Health.
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Provide and oversee assessments of guests, customers, and service users on a one-on-one/group basis to ensure they receive adequate advice/signposting and support on benefits, housing, financial support, and other relevant issues impacting clients' well-being. Work in collaboration with the Advice and Advocacy team.
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Advocate on behalf of clients to secure access to necessary resources and services.Stay updated on the relevant policies and available community resources.
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Oversee the operation of the clothing bank, ensuring that items are organised, available, and of good quality for clients..
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Develop and oversee cooking workshops that celebrate cultural diversity and promote healthy eating practices.
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Collaborate with local chefs or volunteers to create a welcoming environment for participants.
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Oversee in the day-to-day operations of the social supermarket, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for customers.
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Engage with elderly clients and those experiencing isolation to provide companionship, support, and resources related to their specific circumstances.
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Work on outreach programs targeting vulnerable populations to provide suitable assistance.
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Educate the team on nutritional options and food
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Lead or assist in after-school clubs and programs that promote educational engagement, social skills, and personal development for children.
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Support families to identify their needs and connect them with appropriate services and resources.
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Represent Spring Community Hubs Service and project at relevant forums and meetings across the Borough and at a London/National level
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Ensure that all processes and procedures in the SCH manual are being followed
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Ensure that the foodbank meets health and safety/environmental health standards in all its locations
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Bring to the attention of the Service Manager any concerns about the running of the project or its future sustainability
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Oversee the food Services in conjunction with the Service Manager
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Organise and run food collections in conjunction with Hub support
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Liaise with clients and referral agencies and resolve any issues that may arise in conjunction.
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Keeping up to date with legislation and policy related to the Service and making any necessary modifications to accommodate changes.
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Overseeing stock orders and working in collaboration with the Hub support and Finance department.
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Comply with SCH policies and procedures regarding the operation of services and policies
Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, and Management
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Representing the organisation on a strategic level at external meetings and events with Community partners, Local Authorities, Funders, and other key stakeholders
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Liaise with clients and referral agencies and resolve any issues that may arise in conjunction.
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Foster relationships with local organisations, community leaders, and stakeholders, and participate in community outreach initiatives to raise awareness about available services and encourage community involvement.
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Maintaining relationships with suppliers, community groups, Schools, Libraries, supermarkets, and other stakeholders.
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Supervise the work of the Activity Camp Coordinators, Bank Staff, Volunteers, and Facilitators during Camp and Activity Sessions
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As one of the Deputy Safeguarding Leads, manage any concerns about a child, young person or family's welfare effectively and share concerns with the Leadership Team and other DSLs.
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Actively contribute to and participate in AGMs, Away Days, Team Meetings, Development Sessions, and other Internal Meetings
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Support in the rolling recruitment of Coordinators, Bank Staff, and Volunteers to meet the needs of the service.
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Work with the Leadership Team to ensure up-to-date Employment, Training, and other HR records for all Staff and Volunteers within the Team, and work in collaboration with the Business Support Team
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Work with the Leadership Team to ensure the service and Resources are used effectively within designated budgets, including the reimbursement of expenses.
Camps and Event Management:
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Coordinate and oversee the planning, logistics, and execution of SCH Holiday Camps, Afterschool Camps and Events.
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Ensure adherence to Health and Safety Guidelines, Risk Assessments, and appropriate Safeguarding measures.
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Manage Camp staff, volunteers, and external contractors during activities and events, creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
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Liaise with schools, organisations, local authorities, and volunteers to explore ways of sustaining and improving the provision.
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Promote and market the project through outreach to schools and other community groups in Southwark/Havering and surrounding areas, and organise bookings.
Volunteer Management:
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Work in collaboration with the Leadership Team and Business Support Team to recruit and train Volunteers.
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Oversee and manage the volunteers in the team who support activities and events, providing necessary guidance and supervision.
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Work with the Leadership team to foster a positive and inclusive volunteer culture, recognising and appreciating their contributions.
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Work with the leadership Team to monitor and evaluate volunteer performance and provide constructive feedback, reports, and support as needed.
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Coordinate and oversee all Food Service / Project volunteers, and oversee the volunteer timetable to ensure the best use of volunteers
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Coordinate the volunteer team at the warehouse and oversee groups of corporate volunteers, school groups, and other youth groups visiting to help.
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Ensure that volunteers are trained to undertake responsibilities within the warehouse and to meet the relevant legal requirements. This could include basic food hygiene, first aid, evacuation procedures, manual handling and lifting, health and safety, and fire procedures
Administration and Reporting:
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Maintain accurate records of activities, participant attendance, incidents, Impact Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluations, including referral processes, and ensure the requirements of Data Protection, Quality Assurance, Funding, and Compliance are met.
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Prepare regular reports for all the Projects highlighting progress, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
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Work within agreed budgets for activities, Camps, and Pastoral Care Services, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
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Ensure that local data is entered into the database
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Maintain accurate records of client interactions, services provided, and outcomes achieved for reporting and evaluation purposes.
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Provide regular updates to the Leadership Team on service delivery and community needs.
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Produce monthly project reports and keep the CRM/ Database updated
Person Specification
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Experience in working with children and young people, in particular individuals who are experiencing significant Poverty and Inequality and may also have multiple and complex needs.
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The ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people and establish and maintain good working relationships with Partners and external stakeholders
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Proven Line Management and Supervisory experience
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Willingness to undertake further training as required by Spring Community Hub
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Commitment to the concept of continuous improvement of procedures and practices
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Ability to remain calm in challenging situations and reinforce boundaries
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Ability to support people in managing difficult feelings, and communicate their needs effectively
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Knowledge of best practice for lone working, data protection, and safeguarding adults
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Ability to recognise and work within the boundaries of the role, including confidentiality, and the working protocols between agencies
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Strong sense of self, and ability to set and maintain boundaries and lead by example
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Ability to communicate effectively in person on a one-to-one basis and with groups, as well as over the telephone and in writing
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Excellent listening skills
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Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and others.
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Understanding of the needs of disadvantaged, disaffected, and vulnerable people, and the ability to work with them in a positive way
Qualifications and Skills:
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Qualifications/Experience in a relevant field (e.g., social work, Counselling, psychology, Information Advice and Guidance, Education, or related disciplines). A master's degree is desirable.
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Proven experience in Programme Planning and Event Management, preferably within a Charity, Community, Education, or similar setting.
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Strong organisational, Project Management and Prioritising abilities, with impeccable attention to detail.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with participants, volunteers, and external partners.
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A compassionate and empathetic approach, with a genuine interest in the well-being of others.
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Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures, including child protection and vulnerable adult support.
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Proficiency in using relevant software for record-keeping and report generation.
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Empathy and compassion for individuals facing hardship
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Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
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Proficiency in Google Workspace and databases, and experience with client management and other IT / Project Management systems.
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Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- A degree in social work, community development, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience working in a charity or community service environment, particularly with vulnerable populations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse groups.
- Understanding of issues related to poverty, housing, and social welfare systems.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
All Staff, Contractors, Freelancers, and Volunteers have a legal and moral responsibility to ensure that Spring Community Hub is free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, and race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part-time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of Significant Poverty or Inequality and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.
We believe diversity is a strength, and we aim to make sure that SCH reflects the communities we serve.
SCH is consciously working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can bring out their skills and talents and make their best contribution to our mission to support our guests along their journey to move on and achieve full social, economic, and emotional independence to live healthy lives in a community that supports each other.
We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of Significant Poverty and Inequality and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Responsible for staff/equipment
Spring Activity Camp Coordinators/Bank Staff/Facilitators and Sessional Volunteers/Partnerships/Phone/Laptop
Reporting to…
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Spring Activity Camp/Pastoral Manager
Why Join us / Benefits
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A warm, welcoming, and passionate working environment.
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People-focused with a friendly and supportive workplace culture
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We are a London Living Wage Employer
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An active commitment to equality and diversity
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We offer continuing opportunities for learning, and personal and Professional development together with regular supervision, training, and support for all our staff and Volunteers.
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Generous annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
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Company pension scheme.
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Frequent Team Away Days and Celebrations, as part of a friendly and collaborative team
How to Apply
Complete the application form. You will be asked to submit a CV if suitable.
Please also include the names of 2 referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer (references will not be taken up until after interview for the successful candidate)
Closing Date: Interviews to be held virtually on a rolling basis
Application process:
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Complete our Application form
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Submit your CV with a Supporting Statement.
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Initial Telephone interview - shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Telephone interview
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If you are shortlisted from the Telephone Interview, you will be invited to a formal interview which will consist of the following:
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A Presentation topic will be shared with you in advance
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60-minute Panel Interview with members of the SLT / Board of Trustees
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Questions will be shared with you before the interview so that you can prepare.
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Role-specific Practical Task
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please contact our Compliance and Development Manager to discuss how we can help.
Spring supports people in crisis to gain independence and live healthy lives in a connected, supportive community through our hub and activities.




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Pathway Manager
This is an exciting opportunity for a Pathway Manager to join a new service in Middlesbrough managing a small team of staff providing support to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Position: Pathway Manager
Location: Middlesbrough
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 per week
Salary: £38,432 per annum + pension and other benefits
Closing Date: Wednesday 25th June
About the Role
As Pathway Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Middlesbrough Positive Pathways service, supporting around 100 people annually across accommodation and outreach. You will lead a small team of staff and volunteers delivering personalised, psychologically informed support to individuals experiencing homelessness or significant disadvantage.
You’ll oversee the management of 14 self-contained accommodation units, ensure high standards of housing management and compliance, and work closely with stakeholders across Middlesbrough and Teesside to promote pathways out of homelessness.
Key responsibilities include:
· Managing the delivery of RSAP and SHAP accommodation-based support services
· Ensuring robust risk assessments, support planning, and safeguarding procedures
· Line managing Positive Pathways Coordinators, Outreach Workers, and volunteers
· Ensuring compliance with health and safety, housing regulations and organisational policies
· Building and maintaining effective partnerships with statutory and voluntary sector agencies
· Promoting the service and developing opportunities across the Teesside area
About You
To be successful in the role of Pathway Manager you will need to have the following skills and experience:
· Proven experience managing or supervising staff or volunteers
· Experience working with people facing homelessness, substance misuse or mental ill health
· Strong understanding of safeguarding, housing management, and regulatory compliance
· Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while maintaining a calm, positive approach
· Excellent organisational, IT and communication skills
· Commitment to inclusive, person-centred support and continuous personal development
In return for working here, you will receive:
· A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
· Commitment to continued professional development with internal mentoring.
· Flexible working model for suitable roles.
· Supportive flexitime and toil arrangements.
· 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years’ service.
· Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
· Financial wellbeing offering interest free loans and advances
· Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
· Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
· Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans.
· Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
· Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More
· International Accident Cover – accidental death, permanent disability
· Death in service (4x Base salary)
· Legal Advice line
About the Organisation
The charity delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. They specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those they work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities they work within. The organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.
You may have experience in areas such as such as: Housing Manager, Homelessness Manager, Housing Manager, Service Manager, Case Worker, Specialist Service Manager, Project Leader, Service Leader. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.