Foodbank Admin Assistant
- Part time
- Sessional
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 25th March 2026
- Advertised from 4th March 2026
- 12 hours per week. This is a sessional post of 12 hours per week, and the hourly rate is £12.50 and the hours of work are Wednesday: 9.00am to 2.30pm and Thursday: 9.00am to 2.30pm. There is funding secured for the first year. The role is funding dependant and is applied for on an annual basis. There will be an 8 week probationary period from the official start date.
Role
Role and Responsibilities
Weekly:
- Managing data entry, monitoring and reporting data necessary for grant reporting; providing reports and analysis to the Project Coordinator
- Keep foodbank paperwork up to date and relevant.
- Shred confidential paperwork.
- Send thank you letters to supporters
- Check and respond to emails and Facebook messages.
- Keep volunteer records up to date.
As required:
- Prepare agenda for management meetings and send to the Foodbank Co-ordinator, before circulating to the management group.
- Prepare minutes at foodbank planning meetings and circulate to the management group, within 1 week, after the meeting takes place.
- Set up refreshments for meetings and groups.
- Create new forms, spreadsheets or documents to ensure the foodbank and advice service runs as efficiently as possible.
- Develop flyers, posters and promotional materials for use by the foodbank.
- Recommend new technologies that will make the work of the foodbank and advice service more streamlined and safer.
- Produce quarterly volunteers and supporter's newsletter.
- Oversee and supply the needs of volunteers, such as lanyards, uniform and equipment.
- Ensure rotas for volunteers are completed & communicated in a timely manner.
- Update all social media sharing, in conjunction with the social media volunteer.
- Keep foodbank publicity up to date.
- Assist in the set-up of Foodbank activities.
- Ordering stationary, promotional and office supplies as required by the foodbank
- Provide support to the Treasurer and other members of the Management Group.
- Monitor Health & Safety practices and ensure that all recording is kept up to date, such as fire alarm testing, emergency lighting tests, PAT tests etc
- Work under the direction of the Project Manager on new initiatives. And undertake any other reasonable tasks at a commensurate level as requested by the Foodbank Project Coordinator.
- Every 6 months/Annually:
- Carry out Risk Assessments for new activities.
- Ensure that a fire drill is carried out at least twice a year. (Bring this to the attention of the management group in January and August each year)
- Keep all Church of Scotland and Foodbank policies and procedures are up to date and clearly displayed.
Full job description is available to download below.
Application notes
Please complete our application form by 25th March.
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Stirling Baptist Church is a vibrant church in the heart of Stirling with a heart for the people of Stirling: ‘A church in the city, for the city’.
Our church family is made up of a diverse group of Christian people drawn from various backgrounds.
Based on Acts 1:8, our vision is to be a Spirit-filled & empowered witnessing community. We desire to see everyone in our church serving locally in Stirling, witnessing regionally in the areas that they live and work and engaging globally. We have a variety of programmes and ministries running throughout the week that enable us to see this vision fulfilled.
More information can be found on our website: stirlingbaptist.org
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The Finance Assistant will have accounting accreditation by examination and will have experience working in a similar church or charity environment.
The person appointed to this role will be a committed Christian who plays a key part in enabling the church to honour God through integrity, transparency, and good financial management.
This role is based at the church office, with flexibility for some home working by arrangement. Line management will be through the Operations Manager and Church Treasurer, both of whom will provide ongoing advice and support.
Role
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Our Vision is a Renfrewshire where people are supported and empowered to express their own needs and make their own decisions.
Our Mission is to provide Independent Human Rights based Advocacy support to adults living in Renfrewshire. Through our Advocate’s knowledge and expertise, we aim to empower individuals who seek help to have their voice heard, to express their needs, to make informed decisions and to have their rights and interests protected.
This post will contribute effectively to the You First Advocacy Service and will do so, by providing dedicated Advocacy support for people affected by drug or alcohol use, as part of YFA’s operational team.
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- The post holder will be required to demonstrate knowledge of the Scottish Government’s National Rights, Respect and Recovery Strategy.
- A mature ability to challenge individuals/organisations on behalf of the Service User, without recourse to confrontation is essential.
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Introduction
The Wynd Centre, Paisley has been in existence for over forty years as the mission and outreach centre of Oakshaw Trinity Church. Its purpose is to provide outreach to the local community of all faiths and none in both Paisley, and the surrounding areas.
Our Centre fulfils this role by providing Counselling Services and also accommodation for local community groups. It has an auditorium used for various types of functions and entertainment. There is also office space that is available to rent for either short or longer term use.
The Centre has been presented with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services.
The Opportunity
The Development & Administration Officer is responsible to the Board of Directors (the Board)
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