Community Project Coordinator Wetherby & District Foodbank

Overview

Wetherby and District Foodbank is seeking an enthusiastic, organised Project Manager/Coordinator to lead our 50 volunteers and manage community partnerships. This role combines day-to-day co-ordination with project development, making it ideal for someone who enjoys leading people, building relationships and delivering positive changes. The role is supported by a part-time administrator and volunteer team leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the volunteers meet the needs of the foodbank's activities; maintain volunteer records and ensure volunteers are trained.
• Organise volunteers for seasonal collections, food drives and events as well as the weekly activities.
• Ensure volunteers are supported and motivated across the foodbank, leveraging volunteer team leaders to help.

Community Partnerships

• Manage the weekly Wetherby and Tadcaster Community Café and Advice Hubs, including volunteers and partner engagement.
• Build partnerships with schools, churches, referral agencies, donors and local organisations.
• Represent the Foodbank at external meetings, forums and community events.

Project Management/Coordination

• Chair volunteer meetings and ensure clear communication with all stakeholders.
• Work with trustees to develop new projects that meet community needs.
• Attend Trustee Meetings to provide an update on activities and issues to solve.
• Oversee social media, newsletters and communications to raise the Foodbank's profile.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, Health & Safety and GDPR.

What we're looking for

• A natural leader with strong organisational skills.
• Experience of motivating and co-ordinating people.
• Confident in building partnerships and representing Foodbank's aims and activities externally.
• A proactive communicator who can work independently and as part of a team.
• Passionate about tackling food poverty and supporting the local community.

Application and Timelines

We will review applications at the start of November and interview on 7th November. The interview will be with myself, the Chair, and one other Trustee. There will be a good handover for anyone taking this role with the current Community Project Coordinator so don't worry if you have not worked with a foodbank before.

Location

Wetherby and Tadcaster

Hours

Salary: £15,924 gross. 20 hours per week for 52 weeks. This is 128 days working and 23 days holiday including bank holidays.

Closing

31/10/2025