Rutherglen and Cambuslang Foodbank operates three Distribution Centres which are open at various times throughout the week. We are an established Charity and provided help to approximately 9,000 people last year.

Role Description:

To oversee all aspects of the Rutherglen and Cambuslang Foodbank and ensure that the Foodbank operates using the agreed operating model as follows:

• Recruiting volunteers including reference checks, disclosure checks if required, obtaining signed confidentiality agreements and GDPR agreements
• Recruiting, supporting and training Duty Managers
• Ensuring that the Foodbank meets Health and Safety standards
• Developing, updating and ensuring adherence to all policies and procedures
• Ensuring that all volunteers work within the boundaries of the confidentiality agreement
• Identifying volunteer training needs
• Ensuring that the Foodbank meets Environmental Health Standards
• Communicating frequently with all relevant people including churches, volunteers, Trussell Trust, Referring Agencies, Trustees etc.
• Ensuring that the Foodbank updates the online database, website, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook
• Communicating with media and promoting the Foodbank service in a positive way
• Organising Foodbank representation at community events
• Maintaining awareness of the benefit system, changes to it, and the impact of changes in the operating trends and environment on the Foodbank and its plan
• Developing the Foodbank strategy in partnership with the Foodbank Trustees
• Developing the Foodbank strategy in partnership with Trussell Trust
• Undertaking Trussell Trust Governance Health Checks as required

Key Outputs (in no priority order)

• Ensuring sufficient food collections are organised to provide sufficient stock to support current and future Foodbank growth and organising the purchase of food as and when required.
• Liaising with the Warehouse Manager regarding the day-to-day running of the warehouse including volunteers, monitoring stock requirements and stock and statistical records
• Organising the logistics and re-supply of food to Distribution Centres in conjunction with relevant Managers
• Taking overall responsibility for volunteer drivers for ad hoc uplifts from donors, as required, in conjunction with the Transport Manager
• Taking overall responsibility for the management of the all volunteers in the Foodbank, Distribution Centres and Warehouse
• Organising and facilitating training requirements for volunteers
• Managing the volunteer rota to ensure the best use of volunteers
• Working with existing referrers, funders, volunteers and supporters to grow the Foodbank identifying problems through regular visits and liaison
• Undertaking regular talks to the referrers and donors to raise Foodbank awareness and funds
• Bring to the attention of the Foodbank Convenor concerns about the running of the Foodbank
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and Environmental regulations for both warehouse and Distribution Centres
• Producing Foodbank reports and statistics, for the monthly meeting, for the Trustees
• Monitoring the users of the Foodbank through the network database and minimise any potential, or actual, abuse through liaising with referrers and Distribution Centre volunteers
• Maintain a Foodbank phone and Email account

This list is not exhaustive. Other duties may be required as directed by the role or by Rutherglen and Cambuslang Foodbank Trustees, with the proviso that, normally, any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms.

Reporting Arrangements:monthly to the Trustee responsible for your direction, support, and ongoing training and development.

Duration:the post is offered initially for 24 months, and is expected to continue beyond that date, subject to appropriate funding.

Working pattern: the work should fit within the operational requirements of Rutherglen and Cambuslang Foodbank and there will also be a requirement for evening and weekend work to fill this role (for example, community events, supermarket collections at weekends and speaking engagements, sometimes in the evening, etc.).

Hours will be flexible to accommodate this within the 24 hour per week working time.

Working location: within Rutherglen and Cambuslang area. Regular travel will be required to visit the locations in Rutherglen and Cambuslang and further afield, e.g. for conferences or to visit other Foodbanks. You should have a UK driving licence. A small office is available, but it is not suitable for lone working.

Holidays: 120 hours annual leave plus public holidays (or time in lieu, if appropriate, after discussion with line manager).

Training to be provided:

• Foodbank governance, administration and operations
• IT training, as required, with specific databases and tools used by Rutherglen and Cambuslang Foodbank
• Health and Safety including manual handling
• Environmental Health
• Other training, as appropriate

• Edinburgh Community Food - Food and Health Development Officer
• Maternity Cover: One role full time
• £26,000 per annum (paid monthly)
• On site: Edinburgh Leith
• Out-reach: various locations around Edinburgh
• Fixed term: 6 – 12 months
• Full-time: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday
• Living Wage and Living Hours employer
• A Fair Work First employer

The Food and Health Development Officer will join our dynamic team, assisting with one or more of our community development projects within the contracted period to facilitate cooking group sessions, deliver educational activities and promote positive public health messages around nutrition and diet to adults and children. Please note that this post is a fixed-term contract

Background

We want our communities to be a nurturing place to eat, grow and thrive. We aim to reduce health inequalities in low-income communities throughout Edinburgh and Scotland with our values-driven Food and Health Development work for all life stages. We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and respect. It is this principle that guides our work. Our Strategic Plan Equity in Nutrition 2030 details our mission and values.

Edinburgh Community Food is a dynamic organisation, dedicated to supporting the people of Edinburgh to improve their health and wellbeing through nourishing food and wrap-around support. We deliver multiple food and health-based community development initiatives around the city, including working with the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver food and health sessions for families during school holidays.

The Food & Health Development Officer will assist with our community development projects within the contracted period to facilitate cooking group sessions, deliver educational activities and promote positive public health messages around nutrition and diet to adults and children. The post holder will work with volunteers, advance additional community partnerships and use social media platforms to promote the work of Edinburgh Community Food.

Required

• Food prep skills/experience cooking in a community setting
• Good knowledge of statutory nutritional guidelines
• Clean driver’s license
• REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene or equivalent
• Compassionate and empathetic
• Experience working with vulnerable communities
• High level of organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365
• Experience facilitating group work
• Ability to work in a busy environment and use own initiative
• Experience using a range of Social Media platforms
• Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with staff, volunteers and partner agencies
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and with limited resources when required

Desirable

• Community Development experience
• Experience working with BME communities
• Degree in Nutrition or Community Development
• PVG
• Own transport

Benefits

• Flexible working patterns
• Annual leave entitlement is 25 days + 10 days public holidays, pro rata for hours and duration of the contract
• CPD support and skills development
• Travel expenses renumerated
• 20% staff reduction on ECF food products
• Auto Enrolment (Peoples Pension)

Glasgow Community Food Network works in partnership to drive the development of a flourishing food system for all in Glasgow. Join our ambitious Food & Climate Action project as our Project Coordinator and be at the forefront of increasing the space and opportunities for food growing and other urban agricultural activities in the city. You will be part of a committed, supportive, team working collaboratively across different strands of activity.

We support flexible and hybrid working however the successful applicant is expected to be available for in-person team time and community engagement on a regular basis in Glasgow.

Job description

• Planning and delivering a series of food growing-themed events, open days and learning opportunities across Glasgow
• Maintaining regular communication with community members and other stakeholders about a large longer-term urban agriculture project based in Ruchill and negotiating different levels of engagement and interaction related to the project.
• Keeping up to date with all relevant growing and urban agriculture stakeholders in Glasgow and through national partnerships and providing support where appropriate.
• With support, devising strategies and plans for work in Glasgow around urban agriculture
• Inputting into the overall steer of the project as part of a cooperative decision-making process.
• Supporting and collaborating with team members as part of an evolving and ambitious project.
• Reporting and evaluation in line with project requirements
• Involvement in project activities and delivery when needed or appropriate as part of the collaborative culture of the team.

Criteria

Essential

• Experience of relationship building and stakeholder management across different sectors, including grassroots community engagement, community organisations, and local authorities
• Knowledge of food growing, including urban agriculture and agro-ecological and permaculture practices
• Experience of event delivery and coordination in a variety of settings
• Problem solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft package and project coordination using IT
• Strong communications and collaboration skills in a team setting
• Commitment to the values of Glasgow Community Food Network and the aspirations of the Food & Climate Action Project

Desirable

• Experience of working on community co-design projects
• Experience in setting up Market Garden or community growing spaces
• Experience of managing a budget
• An understanding of the food growing sector and policy landscape in Scotland