Local Food Sourcing Officer - Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom - Goodwin Development Trust

Goodwin Development Trust
Goodwin Development Trust
Verified Company
Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter
Description

Who are we?


We are a locally rooted, long-established charity, employing over 150 staff, who are dedicated to supporting the residents of Hull by providing a wide range of services including affordable housing, training and development, employment services, youth facilities, personal care and fighting poverty.

We would love to have you on board with us to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life.


Local Food Sourcing Officer

21 hours per week

£

13,708.21 per annum

About FareShare


FareShare is the UK's national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 17 independent organisations, including Goodwin Development Trust.

Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to almost 11,000 frontline charities and community groups.

During 2021, we redistributed 120 million meals through our FareShare Regional Centres and our retail surplus model FareShare Go, reaching over 1 million people.


The role will include:


  • Act as main point of contact for a portfolio of existing food and corporate partners
  • Research and develop new relationships with food partners and food industry stakeholders across Hull, East Riding, North & North East Lincolnshire
  • Build strong relationships and engage with food partners and stakeholders on a regular basis to promote food donations, corporate volunteering opportunities and job progressions
  • Support and engage with The FareShare Hull & Humber team to understand food needs and maximise local sourcing opportunities where appropriate
  • Work closely with the FareShare Hull & Humber management team to support delivery of the strategy and ensure effectively communication and team working
  • Work with the Volunteer and training team both locally and nationally to ensure that any contacts are used to their full potential.
  • Provide regular food partner impact reporting, case studies and recognition
  • Capture feedback from our food partners about their relationship with FareShare

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have experience of working in or with the food industry
  • Have experience of managing accounts in the food, retail or FMCG sector
  • Have a full driving license and access to own car
  • Have proven ability to form good working relationships, both internally and externally

What can we offer you?

  • CycleScheme
  • Gym Discounts
  • Discounted Tastecard (this provides access to hundreds of discounts)
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Free Counselling Service
  • Length of Service Rewards
Closing date: 14th April 2023

Interviews will take place: 21st April 2023

**_ "Goodwin Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruiting procedures through references and DBS checks"_
More jobs from Goodwin Development Trust
See all jobs of Goodwin Development Trust