Edinburgh Food Project
Edinburgh Food Project

Charity registered in Scotland SC043220

Edinburgh Food Project runs seven foodbanks, registered with the Trussell Trust, across Edinburgh. These foodbanks provide people with emergency food provision that covers three square meals for three days. We do a lot more to support our clients than just provide food. We also provide a range of support for people including housing and employment, and operate our own Money Advice Service.

Current vacancies

Fundraising Officer

  • Full time or Part time
  • £28,610 – £32,416
  • On site: Unit 12, New Lairdship Yards, Broomhouse Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3UY
  • Closing 9th September 2026

Join Edinburgh Food Project and grow vital income to provide emergency food aid, support and advice to people in hardship, helping create an Edinburgh without poverty, where everyone has what they need to thrive.

As a Fundraising Officer at Edinburgh Food Project, you will play a key role in generating income, building supporter relationships and raising awareness of our work across Edinburgh.

This is a varied, hands-on fundraising role for an experienced fundraiser who can confidently work across corporate, community, individual and event fundraising, with a particular focus on developing individual and corporate income.

We’re looking for a well-rounded fundraiser to help grow income and supporter engagement across funding streams. You’ll build strong relationships, develop new fundraising opportunities, deliver engaging events and campaigns, and provide excellent supporter stewardship.

If you’re proactive, creative, relationship-focused and passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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

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Food Bank Helpline Assistant

  • Part time
  • £26,277 pro-rata
  • Hybrid: New Lairdship Yards, Broomhouse Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3UY
  • Closing 13th September 2026

Looking for a role that makes a real difference while fitting around your life?

At Edinburgh Food Project, every phone call matters. As a Food Bank Helpline Assistant, you'll be the reassuring first point of contact for people facing difficult circumstances, helping them access emergency food support and connecting them with services that can make a lasting difference. It's meaningful work where empathy, kindness, and good communication are valued every day.

With a consistent 10am to 2pm working pattern, hybrid working options, and a supportive team culture, this role could be ideal for someone looking for a position that offers both purpose and flexibility. Whether you're returning to work, seeking a better work-life balance, or looking for a part-time role with genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a charity with a vision of an Edinburgh without poverty, where you'll be supported to develop your skills while helping people access the practical support they need when they need it most.

Help us provide dignity, support and relief to people across Edinburgh.

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