Foodbank Director

Gloucester Foodbank's mission is to provide a helping hand to those facing food poverty in Gloucester City and its neighbouring areas, whilst restoring dignity with confidentiality and offering support without judgement. We believe that no-one should go hungry and that all people, whatever their circumstances, deserve dignity, respect and privacy. Our ultimate aim is for the Foodbank to become unnecessary. We want people to thrive, not just survive.

Gloucester Foodbank is seeking a full-time (35 hours per week) manager internally known as 'Director' to ensure the operational sustainability of the food bank. The salary is based on NJC scale SO1SCP 23.

Key Responsibilities are:

1. Project Planning and Management-develop and implement project plans, timelines, budgets and resource allocation. 

2. Strategic Planning and Implementation-contribute to the development and implementation of Gloucester Foodbank's strategic plan

3. Stakeholder Engagement-build and maintain relationships with community partners, donors and volunteers within our catchment area.

4. Volunteer Co-ordination-help recruit, train and manage volunteers

5. Budget Management-assist in the development of project budgets and ensure accountability

6. Evaluation and Reporting-assess the impact of projects and intiatives through datacollection and analysis

7. Compliance and Best Practice-ensure all projects are compliant with regulations and organisational policies

Benefits of the role

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional development and training

The chance to make a meaningful impact in the local community

For more details please contact the foodbank by email for Job Description and Vision Statement

Applicants should provide a full CV and a Personal Statement plus 3 references to be taken up afterwards.

Job Applications should be in by 9am Monday 17th February 2025 latest.

Interviews to be held Wednesday 5th March 2025 at Gloucester Foodbank on Great Western Road.

If anyone would like an informal chat about the role to please contact our Chair of Trustees: Adrian Slade by phone or by email