Food Bank Manager

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35 hours per week

Location – Monkmoor Street, Hereford, HR1 2DX, with opportunity for some home working

Salary – £27,000 to £30,000 dependent on skills and experience

The role of the Hereford Food Bank Manager is to oversee the operation of Hereford Food Bank. This will include, in coordination with the Trustees, guiding the further development of the Hereford Food Bank including its resources, financial assets, reputation and partnerships.

You will oversee the day to day running and management of all foodbank processes including:

· Managing the Monkmoor street and other storage venues - including management of stock levels, annual audit & stock take

· Managing the Monkmoor Street distribution centre

· Timely monitoring and responding to all queries and requests via phone, email etc.

· Delegation and supervision of duties as appropriate to the Deputy Food Bank Manager, Call Receiver, Purchasing Manager, Team Leaders and volunteers

You will lead a team of staff and volunteers to ensure the ongoing work of the Hereford Food Bank by regular liaison with:

· Current & potential donors of food (such as supermarkets, schools, churches etc)

· Current & potential referral agencies

· Statutory and voluntary agencies across the area

· Food bank projects in other areas

You will be the ‘public face’ of the Foodbank and the main point of contact.

You will assess community need and develop a good understanding of current provision, from which you will identify opportunities for development and implement new services to meet that need.

You will

· Be passionate about tackling poverty, deprivation and injustice and wanting to actively contribute to helping those in need or who are marginalised within our community

· Have a non-judgmental and positive attitude towards people who are in need

· Have a flexible approach to working hours (some weekend and evening work will be required)

*A Full UK Driving License is essential and access to a vehicle is desirable

*The post is subject to a DBS Check

Hereford Food Bank is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

We politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

What we offer:

· 20 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays

· Good pension scheme

· A collaborative environment

· Being treated with friendliness, respect, dignity, and empathy

Closing date: Friday 28thOctober

For further information about this role and to make an application please contact the secretary by email at secretary@herefordfoodbank.co.uk