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We are recruiting a high energy and hands on Garden Manager to work closely with the Senior Leadership team at Sufra to support the development and expansion of the community garden, and manage the team of garden staff and volunteers. This is an exciting time in the development of St. Raphael’s Edible Garden, as we are looking for an experienced Garden Manager to oversee the next steps in the development of the site, deliver a range of learning outcomes and fully implement, manage and further develop all aspects of the garden project.
Alongside practical educational outdoor experience, the successful candidate will understand how to design educational programmes that are accessible and engaging for a range of audiences, including school children and young people, adults with additional needs, and wider community. Project management and organisational skills are also essential. This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing, hospitality and inclusivity, that would suit a committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile. Through their activities, the Garden Manager will be able to convey the charity’s passion and commitment to supporting vulnerable people in Brent and transforming the lives of beneficiaries.
Please provide the following documents in your application;
An up-to-date CV
A Covering Letter (no more than 2 sides) responding to the specific questions posed in the Job Description
Equal Opportunities Form (also available on our website)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ID: 1435 FOOD Club Assistant, Family Action FOOD Clubs
Service: FOOD CLUBS
Salary: £27,320 FTE per annum, inclusive of Inner London Weighting (£16,392.00 pro-rata per annum, inclusive of Inner London Weighting)
Location: Tower Hamlets and Aldgate (multiple sites)
Hours: 22.2 hours per week (part-time) – 3 days per week (Weds 9-5pm, Thurs 8-5pm, Friday 1-8pm)
Contract: Fixed term till 31 March 2026, with possibility of extension.
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.
FOOD Club Support Worker will support all aspects of the day-to-day running of the programme, to ensure the clubs have high standards of service delivery.
You will have previous experience in at least one of the following environments: retail, health & safety, environmental health, education and/or previous work with families
You will have an enthusiasm for delivering high quality customer service and have a clear understanding of food hygiene standards and procedures.
Main Responsibilities:
Our FOOD (Food On Our Doorstep) programme aims to: provide regular access to a sustainable supply of food to people at risk of food insecurity; encourage families to access local support services and be signposted to other agencies; increase disposable income for local families to improve life chances and wellbeing; reduce the amount of food being sent to landfill in the UK by utilising surplus food.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
1. Supporting all aspects of the day-to-day running of the programme to ensure the clubs have high standards of service delivery.
2. Supporting the FOOD Club Coordinator to carry out regular compliance checks to ensure the quality and safety of the service, in order to protect service users and Family Action.
3. Ensuring all aspects of the role are carried out in line with food safety/hygiene standards.
4. Ensure volunteers are using up-to-date allergies forms to prevent any risk to service users.
5. Support the FOOD Club Coordinator with financial checks, stock control, recruitment, induction and training of volunteers.
6. Recording accurate data to enable the FOOD Club Coordinator to report on KPIs, including uptake of the scheme, service user income, and the positive financial impact on families.
7. Encourage regular attendance at FOOD Clubs to ensure income is maintained and to prevent food wastage.
8. Provide regular feedback to the FOOD Club Coordinator on the quality of food and resources from suppliers.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced level.
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays pro rata.
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- 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:
• Click the “Apply Now” link below and fill out our digital application form
• Closing Date: Wednesday 30th April 2025 at 23:59
• To learn more about Family Action: Careers
• To help us fulfil our commitment to diversity and promoting equal opportunities: complete our anonymous Equality & Diversity Monitoring Information survey
For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email Ayla Buruyan (full email available on the advert on our careers page)
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.
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Food and Beverage Manager
Reference: APR20254453
Location: Sherwood and Budby South
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £27,123.00 - £28,956.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance and Annual Leave
Introduction
We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and highly organised individual to take on the role of Food and Beverage Manager at our Sherwood Forest nature reserve.
The café is located in our award winning visitor centre, situated is an ancient landscape alive with nature, history and folklore. Today it is a magical destination visited by people from across the globe, home to the enduring legend of Robin Hood and the famous Major Oak, estimated to be more than 1,000 years old.
We care for over 450 hectares of ancient wood pasture and rolling heathland which is home to thousands of species of bird, insect, mammal, fungi, tree and plant. Wooded for centuries and once part of a vast royal hunting ground, for the 350,000 people who come to visit each year it is an incredible place to visit!
What's the role about?
Supporting the Assistant Food and Beverage Manager in the delivery of an exemplar customer experience, maximising income streams and effectively managing costs to deliver optimal net contribution, whilst ensuring a high level of legislative compliance.
Working at Sherwood Forest Reserve, you'll compliment the unique and fascinating visitor experience offer inspiring our visitors to support nature conservation now and in the future. Working with the Assistant Food and Beverage Manager, and a team of Centre Assistants, you'll be responsible for delivering the café's menu offer and driving income, ensuring consistent high customer service and delivery. Excellent staff management and organisational skills will be required to manage the weekly rota effectively and a keen eye for managing budgets and costs are essential to manage costs and margins to maintain profit.
Working as part of the catering team, we need someone who is enthusiastic and hard working and is determined to make a success of the catering operation.
The Food and Beverage Manager will:
• Complete back of house and front of house operation alongside the team
• Support delivery of exceptional customer care.
• Proactively support the delivery of net contribution targets through effective budgetary management and resource planning.
• Proactively support the effective delivery of defined standard operating procedures.
• To proactively support the effective delivery of all administrative tasks within defined timeframes.
• Responsible for effective management of food safety and health and safety, adhering to RSPB procedures.
• Proactively support in the management and leadership of team members.
• Deputise in the absence of the Food and Beverage Manager.
• Ensure the café is commercially merchandised according to the agreed layout and stock levels are appropriate.
• Ensure all catering administration, operating processes, security, food hygiene and health and safety adhere to RSPB procedures.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• Level 2 Food Hygiene
• An understanding of budgets and delivery of KPI’s
• A working knowledge of MS applications, including Excel and Word
• Knowledge of food safety management systems and health and safety legislation
• Strong visual merchandising, display and presentation skills
• Strong resource planning with effective allocation of teams and product
• The ability to plan and prioritise tasks
• A strong leader, who motivates and nurtures their teams
• Effective in responding to customer and colleagues needs and feedback
• Supporting and developing a highly performing diverse team
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
• Level 3 Food Hygiene
• Experience of working at a visitor attraction
• Multi-site catering experience
Closing date: 23:59, Tue, 29th Apr 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position as soon as possible so please don't delay in responding. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role’.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
No agencies please.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.



Our day centre service is currently open three days per-week offering respite, food and somewhere safe to be for anyone facing street homelessness. It provides advocacy and casework services to those who are vulnerably housed or homeless, supporting them to address their individual crisis and the underlying causes. We also provide a small year-round night shelter provision.
APAP works in close partnership with a number of key agencies locally including drug and alcohol teams, street outreach services, local authority housing teams and the wider VCS. We are a gateway service in the community through which our clients can access a range of support.
This role will require a keen interest in homelessness and the devastating impact this can have on people. This is a new role which would suit someone with experience of recruiting and managing volunteers. The role will entail expanding our volunteer base, developing processes and procedures to effectively support them and managing them on site. The role will report to the Senior Project Worker.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Godalming, UK (Hybrid – minimum 2 days in the office)
Salary: £38,000 to £42,000 per annum(Depending upon skills and experience)
About Us:
Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global animal welfare organisation dedicated to ending factory farming. We were founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British farmer alarmed by the rise of factory farming. We have achieved bans on some of the most inhumane practices including barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow gestation crates in the UK and Europe. Our corporate engagement work has led to commitments that benefit over 3 billion animals with better lives every year.
Our approach involves campaigning, advocacy, and engagement with policymakers at national, intergovernmental, and corporate levels, building a movement of individuals concerned about animal welfare and the health and sustainability of our food. We are driven by a passion for animal welfare and global food system change, believing in a future where animals are treated with compassion and respect, and where sustainable farming practices prevail for a healthy planet.
Our international headquarters are in Godalming, Surrey, UK, with team members in 14 countries on four Continents, including the US, Italy, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Czechia, China, and a specialist policy office in Brussels.
About the Role:
As our European Food Business Manager, you will be instrumental in driving corporate change to improve farm animal welfare and promote a more sustainable food system across Europe and the UK.
In this solutions-focused role, you will work closely with leading food businesses, including retailers, producers, and food service companies, to encourage them to adopt higher welfare standards and reduce their reliance on animal-sourced products. By using your expertise in relationship management and corporate engagement, you will help secure public commitments to eliminating cages, improving broiler and fish welfare, and setting measurable targets for meat and dairy reduction.
A key part of your role will be supporting businesses in implementing their commitments, using Compassion’s industry-leading tools and resources to facilitate change. You will also contribute to public benchmarking and corporate reporting efforts, ensuring transparency and accountability within the sector. You will also represent Compassion in industry forums, working groups, and conferences, collaborating with stakeholders to find practical solutions to the challenges of transitioning away from intensive farming.
About You:
To succeed in this role, you will need to be a skilled relationship manager with experience in corporate engagement, sales, marketing, or supply chain management. You’ll need to have a strategic mindset, with the ability to influence key decision-makers in the food industry and drive meaningful change for farm animal welfare and sustainability.
With strong negotiation and communication skills, you will be able tod build and maintain effective partnerships with major food businesses, persuading them to adopt higher welfare standards and meat reduction targets. Ideally, you’ll have experience working in the food, agriculture, or sustainability sectors, with a solid understanding of corporate responsibility, supply chains, and sustainability trends. Knowledge of farm animal welfare and food system transformation would be highly beneficial.
You’ll need to be a self-starter, who is able to manage multiple projects and priorities with ease, and thrive both independently and as part of a collaborative team. You'll have a proficiency in CRM systems (such as Salesforce), strong analytical skills, and the ability to interpret data to drive strategy will be advantageous.
Why Should You Apply:
If you’re passionate about creating a more humane and sustainable food system and have the skills to influence major food businesses, this is a unique opportunity to drive real change.
Join our team and make a lasting impact, while being part of a workplace that values and supports you every step of the way:
- Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays.
- Our comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan
- MHFA support – 24/7 GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
- Free onsite parking,
- Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit scheme.
- Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying excellent development opportunities
- Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location)
- A defined contribution pension scheme
- Enhanced discretionary company sick pay
- Premium Subscription to Calm App
Learn more about working with Compassion, by taking a look at our Candidate Pack HERE.
To Apply:
If you are passionate about animal welfare and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter, outlining how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the job description. Please note that we reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Application Information:
Cut-off date: 23rd April 2025
1st Stage (Teams) Interviews: Week commencing the 28th April 2025 (TBC)
2nd Stage (Face to Face at HQ) Interviews: Week commencing 5th May 2025 (TBC)
No agencies please.
In order to comply with legal requirements, as part of our selection procedure we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.
Compassion in World Farming is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.
You may also have experience in the following: Engagement Manager, Partnership Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Food Supply, Supply planner, Key Account Manager, Account Manager, Sales Manager, Account Management, Business Development Manager, Business Development Executive, Account Executive, Client Relationship Management, Relationship Management, Partnership Manager etc
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Do you love food, variety and helping people? Do you have retail experience and enjoy engaging with a wide range of customers? Are you able-bodied and have the physical fitness to support the team with receiving deliveries? Join Pecan as our Pantry Assistant and help us deliver an exceptional service to the community through the Peckham Pantry.
The Pantry is a pioneering social supermarket, and this is an exciting opportunity to be part of the campaign to eradicate poverty. This role will enable the provision of healthy food to people in our community who would otherwise struggle to feed their family. You will support the manager and a team of ambassadors (volunteers) to deliver excellent customer service and safe working practices.
When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 35-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits as outlined in our recruitment pack.
Main Responsibilities:
- Receiving deliveries and support the team to ensure the stock monitoring and management process is followed all the time.
- Ensure the Pantry 'shop floor' is kept well stocked and well presented.
- Meet and greet customers visiting the Pantry in a warm and friendly way that promotes Pecan's values of Kindness, Belief and Hope.
- Support the Pantry Manager to manage the ongoing operation of Peckham Pantry.
Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):
- Experience of food-based stock control systems and knowledge of food hygiene.
- Physical fitness, tha ability to stand for long periods, and move stock. Able-bodied, owing to the physical demand of the role.
- Good IT skills, with a working knowledge of MS Office applications.
- Highly organised, methodical and a good multitasker.
- A team player, and able to work once a week in the evening on our monthly rota and on the occassional Saturday.
Desirable knowledge/expertise
- Experience working or volunteering in a charity or community organisation.
- Knowledge of the food poverty sector.
Please read the Job Description for more information.
Closing Date: Tuesday 6th May 2025, 9am
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 12th May 2025, Details TBC (there will be a trial shift followed by formal interview questions).
Start Date: ASAP
Please submit your CV and a short Cover Letter (maximum 1 page) explaining why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification by the deadline.
Please note that applications that do not contain both the CV and Covering Letter as described above cannot be considered. If you would like to discuss access needs or adjustments to the recruitment process, we would be happy to support you. Please direct all recruitment queries to our careers email address.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
*Please note this role is being re-advertised for a short period of time. Candidates who have already applied for this role do not need to submit new applications*
The Head of Food, Oceans and Land Use (FOLU) – African Partnerships is accountable for setting and delivering ClientEarth’s programmes and impact strategies in Africa in line with our global mission and strategy. This role mobilises and orchestrates ClientEarth’s programme experts to deliver activities and impact through engagement with partners based in West and Central Africa.
ClientEarth’s FOLU Africa programme works to build, implement and enforce effective laws, as a vital part of building governance systems that better and more equitably manage forests and other ecosystems. The programme is founded on long-term partnerships with lawyers and civil society organisations based in West and Central Africa.
The Head of FOLU – African Partnerships operates under the global mandate of the Chief Programmes and Impact Officer. As such, the post-holder leads initiatives that are primarily focused on our work in Africa, while continuing to collaborate globally and embody the principles of “One ClientEarth”, driving global level systemic change.
Main Duties
- Regional Programme Strategy -Lead strategy development and implementation with respect to Food, Oceans and Land Use (FOLU) in Africa; Is accountable for the delivery of ClientEarth’s programmatic initiatives in Africa through close collaboration with partners and employing the range of ClientEarth’s tools, including litigation, capacity sharing, legal advocacy and influencing.
- External Leadership & Partnerships - Lead ClientEarth’s relationships with partners in Africa, ensuring best practice in partner engagement.
- Staff Management - Define, in collaboration with line-managed staff members, individual work priorities and well-tailored and achievable work programmes, delegating tasks and responsibilities accordingly;
Role requirements
- Fluent (CEFR level C2) in English
- Proficiency in French
- Law degree or other legal qualification
- Experience of working in the not-for-profit sector in Africa, including working on programmatic strategy and impact measurement
- Experience in large grant budget management and donor reporting, preferably institutional funds from a multilateral/bilateral donor
- Strong commitment and understanding of human rights issues, especially as they relate to the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion considerations
Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
Further Information
Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.
Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based See our Benefits page for more.
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds.
Please note that this role can be based in our London or Brussels office. We may be able to consider candidates that require UK or Belgium visa sponsorship for this role only.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
Using the power of the law to protect life on Earth.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sutton Community Works (SCW) is a Christian charity in South London. Sutton Foodbank is one of our faith in action projects and we are looking for a dedicated manager to oversee the smooth delivery of this amazing project supported by almost 100 volunteers!
Our vision is for our faith in action projects to contribute to a safe and flourishing community in Sutton.
Our work focuses on areas including food poverty, young people, rough sleepers and homelessness. In all our work, our ethos is to love God and others in all we do and say, ensuring people feel seen, heard, understood, and helped.
Sutton Foodbank has been helping people in food crisis since 2009, and supported nearly 4000 adults and children in 2024. We are open 5 times per week across 4 different venues and people are referred to by referral partners across the borough. Details of our sessions can be found on Sutton Foobank website.
Sessions are run by our dedicated volunteers who come from local churches; and our dependable warehouse, restocking and transport volunteers always ensure food gets safely to where it is needed.
People visiting the foodbank come from a vast variety of backgrounds but all have faced difficult life experiences. Beyond food, we also want people to access support to improve their situation, so we commision Citizens Advice to come to the foodbank sessions to help people maximise their income and provide advice on topics such as housing, debt and benefits.
And as a Christian project we underpin everything with prayer, and actively offer prayer to our clients too. The genuine care and compassion from our volunteers helps to build trusting relationships so we can more effectively listen, pray and signpost people to other support.
As our Foodbank Manager, you can use your leadership experience, excellent communication and organisational skills and Christian faith in a way that makes a real difference in people's lives.
Could you come and lead this amazing project?!
Salary: £32,000 per annum (plus 5% pension commencing from successful completion of probation period).
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5:30pm. Occasional weekend or evening working required, depending on the needs of the Foodbank and of SCW.
Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, including bank holidays
Location: Work is expected to take place in a mixture of locations within London Borough of Sutton, including the office (Highfield Hall, 320 Carshalton Road, SM5 3QB), Foodbank venues and Big Yellow Storage (Kimpton Park Way, Sutton, SM3 9QS). There is also likely to be some travel across the borough. Other time may be worked from home, pending agreement with the Operations Manager.
Occupational Requirement: This role involves offering and participating in Christian prayer with members of the public and volunteers, leading devotions and group prayers, and providing pastoral care and faith-based leadership to Christian staff and volunteers. It is therefore an occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a practicing Christian.
Role purpose is to:
- Manage smooth and safe day-to-day delivery of Sutton Foodbank, supporting volunteers and clients and ensuring food stock is sufficient and managed safely (65%)
- Maintain and increase capacity of the service coordinating food drive activity, maintaining excellent relationships with food donors, volunteers and other external organisations, and assisting with onboarding new volunteers (25%)
- Contribute to the ongoing development of Sutton Foodbank, by delivering operational activity which aims to decrease people’s need to return to the Foodbank (10%)
- Keep Christ central to activities in the Foodbank (always)
We are looking for someone who:
- Shares the Vision, Values and Ethos of Sutton Community Works (see our accompanying ‘Who We Are’ document)
- Cares deeply for those in need and wants to put their Christian faith into action to serve them through addressing food insecurity
- Is hardworking and will enjoy a busy role based in the community
- Has experience supporting vulnerable people or people with complex social backgrounds
- Has experience leading a team
- Has experience working with or supervising volunteers
- Is comfortable using electronic systems and devices
- Is highly organised, flexible and adaptable
- Has excellent attention to detail
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Has some understanding of safeguarding, health and safety and confidentiality (training can be provided)
- Is a driver with their own vehicle, as this role involves travel across the borough and covering the collection/transport of food.
Please note aforementioned occupational requirement.
Closing date: Sunday 27th April
For fuller job description and tasks involved, please download the document 'Sutton Foodbank Manager - April 2025'
In your covering letter, please explain why you think you could be the person we are looking for, based on the information provided.
Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position.
In your covering letter, please refer to how your strengths and experience meet the points in the 'We are looking for someone who' section of the job description.
We want our faith in action projects to contribute to a safe and flourishing community in Sutton



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Location:Home-based with frequent travel to projects across Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Hartlepool
Contract:Permanent
Do you want to work with multiple award-winning charity, FoodCycle? As Regional Manager you will represent, manage and co-ordinate FoodCycle for your allocated regional Projects. Our Projects are spaces where volunteers are empowered to run their own community meals using surplus food.
You will manage local relationships with supermarkets, volunteer recruitment channels and venues to enable this to happen. As an excellent communicator, you will manage the volunteers at each Project ensuring they are trained, supported and on-message with FoodCycle strategy, ensuring that volunteers are confident enough to self-organise and make a success of their Projects.
You will have experience of programme planning and delivery, and working with volunteers. You will be experienced in building relationships with a range of stakeholders, and be passionate about food and cooking.
There will be frequent travel to our projects in the North East, with some evening and weekend work needed to cover our projects. A full driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this rewarding role.
Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional holiday for length of service (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.
How to apply:Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.
Deadline for your application:11.59pm on Wednesday 30 April 2025.
Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to being invited to interview.
Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are a Disability Confident Scheme member.
Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salford Foodbank provides emergency food parcels to local people who are referred to us in crisis. Food is donated, sorted and packed at our warehouse, then delivered to 7 centres across Salford, where teams of our volunteers greet people as they pick up their food parcels. In addition to food – visitors can access support and advice across our centres to help them maximise their income and ensure they are less likely to need to use the foodbank again.
You’ll be joining a friendly team of 6 part-time staff and approx. 80 volunteers, all dedicated to supporting people living in poverty. We are part of Trussell, a nationwide network of foodbanks.
Rate of pay: £13 per hour
Full-time / part-time: Part time – 27.5 hours per week (ideally 9am – 3pm Monday- Friday. Some flexibility available)
Temporary / permanent: 2-year fixed contract, with continuation of contract based on funding
Location: Salford Foodbank warehouse and office, 4 Kansas Avenue, Media City, Salford, M50 2GL
Overall responsibility of the job: Co-ordinate the pool of over 80 skilled volunteers in a variety of roles across the Foodbank operation. Welcome volunteers, arrange appropriate training and ensure volunteers feel valued and informed. General admin duties within the office setting will include welcoming visitors, accepting donations and answering phone enquiries.
Specific responsibilities around the volunteer coordinator role
· Manage all volunteers across the Foodbank operation – including warehouse volunteers, centre-based volunteers and drivers.
· Welcome teams of warehouse volunteers – teams of approx 6 regular volunteers each day for a 2 hour shift.
· Welcome teams of ad-hoc corporate volunteers.
· Motivate volunteers in their roles.
· Manage day-to-day rotas and volunteer availability and ensure volunteer records are kept up to date.
· Arrange volunteer training tailored to each role – to include eg health and safety, manual handling, safeguarding, conflict management, signposting.
· Ensure that all volunteer policies and procedures are followed as per Trussell guidance. Promote and maintain a safe working environment.
· Where necessary, recruit and induct new volunteers.
· Arrange seasonal volunteer celebration events.
· Support volunteers in developing their skills.
· Support volunteers to share their experiences to help promote the work of the foodbank.
· Work alongside the Foodbank manager to ensure volunteers are kept informed of foodbank news and developments.
Specific responsibilities around the admin assistant role;
Based in the foodbank warehouse and office this role will include a variety of admin duties, alongside other colleagues;
· Greet and thank members of the community (individuals, schools, church groups etc) as they drop off food donations.
· Answer phone and email queries – this could be from foodbank clients, referral partners, donors or corporate supporters.
· Welcome foodbank clients – be understanding and empathetic to their needs, direct them to our Foodbank centres across Salford and explain how to access our services.
· Be familiar with other local food providers and charitable organisations across Salford to signpost foodbank clients appropriately.
· Attend team meetings and training sessions.
· The staff team is a small team so you may be asked to get involved in other tasks to assist your colleagues and provide cover when others are away.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Key Skills, knowledge, and desirable experience
· Experience of working with and coordinating a team of volunteers
· Observing relevant regulations, including safeguarding and health and safety
· Ability to work independently and unsupervised
· Competent IT user
· Confident in recording data
· Local Salford based knowledge would be beneficial
Personal attributes:
· Passionate about tackling poverty in our local community
· Excellent communicator and positive thinker
· Enthusiastic, encouraging, and welcoming, able to motivate volunteers
· Confident, self-motivated and able to carry out responsibilities with minimum supervision
· Supportive of the goals, Christian ethos, values and vision of Salford Foodbank
We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and organised person to join our growing charity, to support our Membership Programme Manager and the development of the Membership, in driving forward our mission to transform kids’ health through school food and food education.
Who we are
Chefs in Schools is a young, ambitious charity that’s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids' health, through improving school food & food education. Working in areas of high deprivation, we support and train schools and their kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share our learning and resources freely, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead.
We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education, setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well.
About you and the role
This role is key to helping us grow and empower our school and chef partners through our Membership. You’ll work closely with the Programme Manager and Procurement Manager to improve the membership offering and build a strong community of schools, chefs, and suppliers.
Your work will be varied, from managing membership administration to building supplier relationships and helping with communication between schools and stakeholders. As the membership grows, you’ll work with the team to help improve the support, networks, and systems available to members. You’ll also help with ensuring suppliers meet safety standards, deliver great produce, and offer reliable service.
In addition, you’ll assist with organising our member events, from planning and logistics to coordinating attendees and making sure everything runs smoothly.
You will be a confident communicator who is happy gathering information from our team, suppliers and school chefs, with an ability to translate data for the continued improvement of the membership. The role will cover everything from basic administration tasks, to visiting schools, helping to create resources and supporting our procurement processes.
The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we urge you to apply anyway. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us the most important ‘experience’ is passion for our mission. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented communities, to apply.
We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you’re at ease. We’re an inclusive employer and work hard to create a welcoming working environment for everyone, including appointing a neurodiversity champion to help us identify how we can make our work environment work for everyone. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know.
Key responsibilities:
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Manage membership administration, including onboarding new members, staying in touch regularly, coordinating internal support for membership needs, and tracking renewals.
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Support the creation of resources, guides, and training materials for members.
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Assist with the planning and delivery of events, training days, and conferences for members and stakeholders.
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Help grow the membership by contributing to its development, identifying new partners that align with our mission, and supporting our efforts to expand.
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Support the Procurement Manager with preparing and delivering compliant procurement processes, from drafting documents to reviewing submissions.
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Work alongside the Procurement Manager to build strong relationships with partner chefs, identify new suppliers, and understand produce requirements.
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Manage supplier relationships, including visiting suppliers, checking accreditations, conducting research, and ensuring due diligence.
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Gather, analyse, and report data to support and help grow the membership.
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Provide general administrative support for the membership team, such as organising meetings, booking rooms, and taking minutes.
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Proofread and format documents as required.
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All other tasks as reasonably required - we’re a supportive, collaborative team who are all unafraid to jump in and support each other when needed.
Essential skills & experience:
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You have an interest and belief in our mission, to improve kids' health through improving food and food education in schools.
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You are organised, methodical, strong on detail and data-driven
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You have experience managing a diverse workload and are able to map out deadlines and plan ahead.
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You have strong administrative skills and are comfortable managing processes, scheduling meetings, minute-taking, and formatting documents.
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You are a strong communicator with experience working with multiple stakeholders.
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You have the ability to listen, understand and interpret customer requirements
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You are self-motivated, customer-focused and driven.
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You are confident using technology and are open to learning new digital systems and tools.
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You are passionate about food and want to make an impact.
Desirable:
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You have some experience planning events, training, or networking activities.
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You have some membership experience, including developing relationships and supporting membership needs.
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The ability to contribute to the creation of training materials or resources that add value to the membership programme.
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An understanding of the challenges and opportunities of working in school food and school catering work environments
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A basic understanding of food supply chains or the food industry, especially in schools and catering.
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Familiarity with data reporting tools, dashboards, or visualisation software
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Knowledge of procurement processes, including preparing tender documents, assessing suppliers, and carrying out due diligence.
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You are curious, keen to learn and enjoy problem solving.
Benefits
You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who works hard but believe in a healthy work/life balance. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you’ll be able to contribute to and draw on various projects and strategic insights.
We offer 33 days of holiday per year including bank holidays with 3 additional office closure days over the Christmas period, a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, enhanced parental leave, and free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice.
We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the Aviva Smart Health Platform which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.
Application process
In line with our commitment to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we invite candidates to answer a series of questions related to their day-to-day job. Please click on the Redirect to Recruiter link to answer the questions and submit your application along with your CV.
We recommend that you develop your answers offline and copy them in when you’re ready to ensure you don’t lose your work if interrupted.
Your answers will go through our sifting process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers. A long list of candidates will then additionally have their CVs reviewed. Successful candidates will be invited to attend an in-person interview at our office in Brixton, London to take place on Fri 16th May 2025 and will include a 60-minute interview, a 15-minute administrative task, and a 30-minute informal chat with a team member.
Expected duration of this application process: 4-6 weeks
As we work with children & young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy.
We’re on a mission to transform kids’ health through food – plate by plate, class by class, school by school.





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Job Title: Clubhouse Social Café Manager
Department: Core
Reports to:Head of Business Services
Responsible for: Clubhouse Café staff & Trainees
Salary: 38,000- 42,000 (Dependent on Experience) plus potential for performance-related pay (dependent on café revenue targets)
Closing Date: 30th April 2025
First Interviews: 8th May 2025
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.
Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 150 members of staff.
The Role
The Clubhouse Social Café Manager will lead on the implementation of the of café (Due to open in October 2024) and will manage the Food and Beverage Operations in line with food, and health and safety regulations. You will be involved in the initial set-up of the facility.
You will be responsible for managing the day to day running of the café, providing a diverse of community and health wellbeing projects in collaboration with Trust Senior Manager - Health and Wellbeing. They will also manage and mentor staff and trainees to deliver an effective and inclusive service to customers.
About You
We are looking for a passionate, inspiring catering/hospitality specialist to lead on training, mentoring and the hospitality operation of our new Clubhouse Café at Gunnersbury Park. The café is part of the new Community Sports hub at the site and will also double as a social and community space linking into community projects for all ages. Projects will include mental and physical health with the space acting as a central meeting/training hub. In this capacity you will work closely with the Trust's Health and Wellbeing Senior Manager.
We are partnering with the homeless charity Change Please to create a West London training hub. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and training the café team. Our founder partners in the project are The University of West London (UWL) and the Premier League and Professional Footballers Association Fund. We are linking with the University to offer a range of immersive opportunities for their catering and business students and our Café Manager will link with them on a number of working projects.
The other aspect is the promotion and training in the importance of food, health and performance and the Manager will work with our Trust team to create innovative content and inspiring outreach programmes. Whilst we expect the Manager to have an active interest in food and nutrition, we plan to put some catering support and training in place to support the position.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has appropriate experience to lead the food and beverage side of the operation. They will be involved in the initial set-up of the facility (Due to open in Summer 2025) and the establishment of appropriate operation and health and safety procedures.
We have developed a sustainable business plan, however you will have the opportunity of contributing to the ongoing development plan. We have the benefit of understanding who our customers are, when they are, and even when they will arrive! This will need to be balanced with the social and community programme, and whilst it will be a challenge, it will also make for an enriched role in dealing with a range of people and organisations.
The Trust is a progressive, driven organisation with many facets. The Clubhouse will become one of our key hubs, also working with our stadium hub. This is a unique opportunity to combine sport and physical activity with nutrition and social projects. If you are up for the challenge of becoming part of our growing team, we would like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on the implementation of the café, including the setup, adherence to food and health safety and regulations, and staffing.
- Development and procurement of suppliers for café to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Contribute to and delivery of project-based business plans as directed by the CEO and Head of Social, Education and Health Hub.
- To organise and manage the preparation and presentation of food whilst ensuring agreed standards are maintained at all times, and that any special dietary needs are catered for.
- Adherence to HACCP and all other food safety regulations and COSHH regulations., ensuring the statutory requirements are met and all necessary records are maintained.
- Deal with customer feedback in a courteous, efficient and timely manner, monitoring and evaluating this feedback, making appropriate recommendations and taking action for service improvements.
- Working safely with kitchen equipment and ensuring that all other health and safety procedures are followed.
- To maintain a clean, healthy and safe working environment in accordance with guidelines.
- To mentor staff, trainees and work experience students in the effective operation of the facility.
- Deliver appropriate training to Clubhouse Café Staff, to foster a culture of excellent customer service.
- Stay informed about safeguarding policies, procedures, and best practices.
Essential Criteria
- Level 1,2 and 3 Food Safety Awards
- Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award
- Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety
- Experience of kitchen equipment
- Experience as a manager of operations and staff in a food and beverage business.
- Experience as a manager responsible for compliance, particularly health & safety and licensing, as well as finances in a food and beverage business.
- Experience in project management and meeting deadlines.
- Experience of supervising and training small groups of staff
- A working knowledge of budgets and gross profit margins
- Good team player
Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.
Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.
Please note that where appropriate for the role, you will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years.
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
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We are recruiting an experienced horticultural consultant who is passionate about involving the community in growing plants and seasonal produce. The Community Gardener will support with the planting and harvesting of fresh, seasonal and organic produce over the busy growing season over the Summer months. The consultant will support with providing volunteers, residents and families to understand the practicalities of gardening and horticultural practices.
You will be responsible for planning and facilitating educational workshops, leading volunteers, coordinating the weekly garden market and helping to maintain the garden over the summer period. These workshops and sessions will focus on teaching basic gardening skills, with an emphasis on plant cultivation and habitat development. Additionally, you are encouraged to incorporate creative elements from your expertise, such as foraging or making seasonal jams and chutneys.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity for an engaging and organised trainer to join our growing charity, supporting our mission to transform children's health through school food and the delivery of an empowering and one-of-a-kind School Chef Educator Training Programme.
Who we are:
Chefs in Schools is a young, ambitious charity that’s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids' health, through improving school food & food education. Working in areas of high deprivation, we support and train schools and their kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share our learning and resources freely, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead.
We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education, setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well.
About you and the role:
This role is an integral part of an ambitious programme to empower and train up the country’s school kitchen workforce through our School Chef Educator Programme, a hybrid course set over 10 weeks, including in-person sessions, webinars and self-guided e-learning on our learning platform. The programme has successfully trained over 130 school chefs nationwide, from London to Yorkshire, the West Midlands to Cornwall.
Our ultimate goal is that every school in the country has a person leading their kitchen who is a recognised food educator, playing a crucial role in shaping kids’ eating habits for life.
Your role will be to deliver the School Chef Educator Programme both in-person and online to school kitchen workforces across the country, helping to inspire them to achieve higher levels of knowledge and standards of food quality.
Supported by the Programme Manager, you will maintain and develop the online learning platform, design new and exciting training materials and learner experiences in order to maintain relevance and attract new customer bases across the school food sector.
The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we urge you to apply anyway. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us the most important ‘experience’ is passion for our mission. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented communities, to apply.
We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you’re at ease. We’re an inclusive employer and work hard to create a welcoming working environment for everyone, including appointing a neurodiversity champion to help us identify how we can make our work environment work for everyone. If you need adjustments to the interview process, please let us know.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Lead on the organisation and delivery of in-person and online training sessions to enrolled participants of the School Chef Educator Programme at a variety of locations
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Assist in the maintenance of the online database of participants, schools and funder information
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Manage, monitor and report learner progress to the Programme Manager
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Maintain, update and develop relevant training materials to keep our programme up to date
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Work with our evaluation team to monitor and survey the effectiveness of the training programme
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Design and refine the delivery of the core modules within our training programme as well as additional resources to support organisational objectives
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Lead on planning, scheduling and delivering programmes, in a time efficient and cost effective manor
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Work with our Fundraising Team to keep them up to date with the latest progress on our training programmes, providing qualitative and quantitative evidence to share with charity funders
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Attend monthly ‘Innovation’ days to develop recipes and other resources, and support the Transformation team with delivery when required
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Support and work with the School Engagement Manager to ensure School Chef Educator Programme cohorts are filled
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Assist in the delivery of events outside of the SCE programme, including membership meetings, fundraising events, networking and wider organisational events
Essential skills & experience include:
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Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to create clear, engaging, and accessible online learning resources
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Great people skills to quickly build rapport with learners from a wide variety of backgrounds and skill levels - striking a balance between being supportive and challenging
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Excellent digital skills in order to manage participants' online progress and records
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Excellent presentation skills to deliver engaging in-person and live online training sessions
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Excellent organisation, scheduling and time management skills
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Some experience working in a catering or kitchen environment, ability to assist or lead the culinary training elements of the training programme
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Food Hygiene level 2 or 3
Desirable skills and experience include:
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Experience in delivering well-structured and impactful in-person and online training sessions to a kitchen workforce or adult learners
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An understanding of the challenges and opportunities to working in school food and school catering work environments
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An understanding of hospitality, especially on how to deliver quality food and service within a budget
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Experience delivering multiple online training programmes across different geographical areas
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A full UK driving licence
Benefits:
You would be joining a friendly, supportive team that works hard but believes in a healthy work/life balance. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you’ll be able to contribute to and draw on various projects and strategic insights.
We offer 33 days of holiday per year, including bank holidays, with 3 additional office closure days over the Christmas period, a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, enhanced parental leave, and free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice.
We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the Aviva Health Platform, which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.
Application process:
In line with our commitment to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we will invite candidates to interview based on their answers to a series of questions that are related to their day-to-day job. Please follow the Redirect to Recruiter link to answer the questions and submit your application along with your CV.
We recommend that you develop your answers offline and then copy them in when you’re ready to ensure you don’t lose your work if you’re interrupted.
Your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers. A long list of candidates will then additionally have their CVs reviewed. Successful candidates will be invited to interview. Candidates getting through to a second interview will be asked to complete a task as below.
Expected duration of this application process: 4-6 weeks
Interview Dates:
1st Stage Interviews (30 minutes online): Interviews will take place on 9th May 2025 and will last 30 minutes.
2nd Stage Interview (in-person): Interviews will take place on 30th May 2025 and will include a 45-minute interview and a 15-minute presentation or training exercise on the topic of ‘Good School Food Culture’ or ‘Expanding Tastebuds’.
Location: Chefs in Schools Offices, International House, 3Space, 6 Canterbury Cres, London SW9 7QD
As we work with children & young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy.
We’re on a mission to transform kids’ health through food – plate by plate, class by class, school by school.





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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’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.
FSSW is an independent local charity, working in partnership with
FareShare UK (FSUK). 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 post
The Warehouse Supervisor plays an essential role in the smooth running of the Vale Lane warehouse, supporting all aspects of the food operation.
You will work as part of a team to effectively support the warehouse operation, incoming goods, storage and dispatch of goods to Community Food Members (CFMs) to high levels of compliance and service. This role will include working with a large and diverse team of volunteers throughout the week.
The role will be primarily based at our South Bristol warehouse, where alongside our usual food redistribution operation and volunteering programme, we run our youth employability programme FareChance for 18 to 25-year-olds to develop logistics and workplace experience.
Duties and responsibilities:
Warehouse
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Ensure the smooth running of food intake, storage, and food distribution, liaising with food industry representatives, FSUK, distribution companies and hauliers.
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Support the South Bristol Hub Manager in coordinating and maintaining the fleet of vans and machinery.
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Provide ongoing support to the South Bristol Hub Manager to ensure high levels of compliance in the warehouse throughout the year and for internal/external audits.
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As part of the warehouse team, reduce waste and maximise the distribution of surplus food to members.
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Report to the South Bristol Hub Manager with operational improvements to increase efficiency and implement agreed changes.
Volunteers and FareChance
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Oversee (under the direction of the South Bristol Hub Manager) FareChance participants, regular volunteers and corporate volunteers on warehouse shifts, delegating/assigning tasks, and supervising work to ensure all tasks completed effectively.
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Support and train all FareChance participants and volunteers with their allocated warehouse/job-specific tasks/roles
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Supporting the FareChance participants’ and volunteer’s health, safety, and welfare during their shift.
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Undertake continual professional development e.g. training in mental health, active listening, coaching, safeguarding, inclusive practice etc
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Provide positive role modelling to FareChance participants and volunteers while undertaking warehouse tasks together.
Goods In and Storage
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Follow FSSW goods-in procedures including liaising with suppliers, completing relevant paperwork, using inhouse software and fork-lifting duties.
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Ensure pickable and non-pickable areas are ready to receive good in and dispatch orders at all times.
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Manage storage of stock within the warehouse, including:
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Assisting with stock checks
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Ensuring effective stock rotation and sharing best practice
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Oversee the dispatch of goods through deliveries and collections ensuring all FSSW procedures are followed.
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Liaise with the wider FSSW team and FSUK to report quality, quantities, and other issues.
Compliance and Health & Safety
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Operate according to the FSUK HACCP Food Safety Manual and FSSW compliance standards and processes.
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Support the South Bristol Hub Manager to ensure compliance with relevant food hygiene, health & safety, and other standards applicable to FSSW premises, vehicles, refrigeration equipment, staff, and volunteers.
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Undertake relevant training in food hygiene, safeguarding and health & safety
General
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Respond to/answer any enquiries/communications via telephone, email, in person or via inhouse IT/systems.
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Engage positively with any visitors to the warehouse.
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Support FSSW events.
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Carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required in support of the main purpose of the role, including liaising with the wider FSSW team.
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Uphold high quality care and standards of conduct when dealing with all stakeholders and the general public.
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Support the security of the FSSW sites and assets.
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Driving and fork-lifting duties where appropriate.
Person Specification – knowledge, skills, experience, and values
Essential
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Ability to develop, initiate and maintain systems and procedures
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Good administrative and organisational ability
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Problem solver and competent decision maker
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Full UK driving licence
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IT competent and able to use various IT platforms/systems
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A clear commitment to the ethos of FSSW, and to the agreed plans of the organisation, and able to positively contribute towards its achievement
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Experience and knowledge of adhering to health and safety standards
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Forklift truck operator’s qualification (or willing to train as an essential part of the role)
Desirable
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1 years’ experience of working in warehousing operations
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Voluntary sector experience
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Experience of working with people who require support
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Experience of working within a food operation
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Qualification in Food & Hygiene Level 2
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Experience of supervising/managing staff and/or volunteers and delegating tasks
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Experience of delivering training
Why work for FareShare South West?
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Real Living Wage employer
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Benchmarked pay scales
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Employee Assistance Programme – free advice and counselling
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Access to a free professional coach
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Annual budget for personal development training for every staff member
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Staff wellbeing group
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Inclusive, welcoming culture
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Rewarding roles with genuine positive impact on the environment and local people through food, volunteering and employability skills
We actively encourage applications from people of all lived experiences, including
but not limited to people from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled
people, a working-class background, not from a University-attending family. We
value the positive impact that wide representation has on FSSW.
Our mission is a future where no food is wasted, and all people can thrive.





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