Edinburgh Food Project
Edinburgh Food Project

Charity registered in Scotland SC043220

Edinburgh Food Project was set up in 2012 to facilitate the opening of foodbanks to alleviate the effects of food poverty in Edinburgh.  Our 8 foodbanks, part of the Trussell Trust network, covering North West & Central Edinburgh fed almost 7,000 men, women and children last year with nutritionally balanced food packs covering three meals for at least three days. 


Current vacancies

Communications Officer

  • Full time
  • £26,838 – £30,408
  • On site: New Lairdship Yards, Broomhouse Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3UY
  • Closing 21st January 2025

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the fight against poverty.

Edinburgh Food Project provide food and other everyday essentials, support, and advice, while working with individuals, communities, and partners.

We are looking for someone who is an amazing communicator, highly organised, and digitally savvy to help us end the need for foodbanks for good.

This is a varied and vital job at the heart of our growing team: you will lead on all our internal and external communications, create and manage our website and social media content, work on campaigns and appeals, and support events.

While this role sits within our fundraising team, fundraising or charity experience isn’t necessary - you may come from another background altogether or be looking to take your career in a different direction.

You will likely have comms experience, excellent working knowledge of social media, a positive attitude, and a commitment to the vision, mission, and values of Edinburgh Food Project.

If you think that any of the following describe you then we want to hear from you:

• Well-organised

• Helpful

• Efficient

• Kind

• Enthusiastic

• Problem-solver

• Creative

• Accurate

• Confident

• Adaptable

Edinburgh Food Project offers a range of benefits including generous annual leave, competitive salaries, flexible working, and training opportunities.

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