Community Food Specialist Volunteer Coordinator (SCDA)
Job introduction
Salary: £24,982 - £26,511 per annum, dependant on skills & experience
Contract type: Fixed-term (1 year in first instance)
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: Tuesday 6 June 2023
Interview date: Tuesday 13 June 2023
How to apply: For job descriptions and to apply, please go to www.sussexcommunity.org.uk/work-with-us Completed application forms can be sent to HR via email to hr@sussexcommunity.org.uk. For further information please contact our HR team via the email address above.
About the role
Based Newhaven 3 days pw with 2 days per week worked supporting Fitzjohn’s Community Food in Lewes
Having previous experience of recruiting and coordinating volunteers, you will lead the recruitment, supervision, direction and support of a group of volunteers and potential volunteers who support a range of community food projects at SCDA (Newhaven & Peacehaven) and Fitzjohns (Lewes). The role will be split across these venues.
With responsibility for designing and delivering appropriate training to volunteers, you will also organise & deliver other volunteer training where appropriate e.g. signposting support; ensuring that community food volunteers remain boundaried in their work as well as providing ongoing support, trouble shooting and development opportunities within their volunteering roles. Candidates should have experience of Safeguarding and working with a wide range of people, in addition to designing & delivering short training sessions for a volunteer audience.
Due to its nature, this role requires a DBS check. Being a car driver & owner is preferred for this role.
Vacancy close: 5pm @ Tuesday 6 June 2023
Interviews to be held in Newhaven as follows: Tuesday 13 June 2023.
Successful candidates will be invited back to visit the Community Supermarket to see the volunteers and supermarket in progress before a preferred candidate is selected.
For job descriptions and to apply, please go to www.sussexcommunity.org.uk/work-with-us Completed application forms can be sent to HR via email to hr@sussexcommunity.org.uk. For further information please contact our HR team via the email address above.
Additional information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.