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SalaryThis is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for food and community to be a part of FoodCycle’s pilot programme, delivering Community Meals in schools across London. As Schools Coordinator, you will lead and manage weekly family meals at your allocated schools (2-3 evenings per week) as well as coordinate all aspects of the projects, from volunteer management to food surplus supply. Our Projects in schools will be spaces where families of primary school children can gather at the end of the school day to enjoy a free nutritious meal and be among the school community.
You will manage local relationships with schools, community partners, supermarkets and volunteer recruitment channels to enable this to happen. An excellent communicator, you will manage the volunteers at each Project ensuring they are trained, supported and on-message with FoodCycle strategy, and sustain positive relationships with key school contacts and families. You will have experience of programme planning, delivery and development including community led/owned programmes. You will also have worked with primary school-aged children or families (in schools or other settings).
How to apply: Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.
Benefits: We offer 26.5 holiday (including Christmas close down) plus bank holidays, and additional holidays with long service. Staff benefit from our private medical package and our pension scheme, available after three months.
Location: Home based/Office in Vauxhall + Delivery based in allocated schools in London.
Flexible working: We love flexible working! You will be able to work flexibly, which means that you get to plan your week. As the role requires evening work, you can then take equivalent time off during the week.
Deadline for your application: 11.59pm on Wednesday 14 February 2024.
Interviews are scheduled for 22 February 2024. Shortlisted applicants will receive an online competency test before invitation to Interview.
Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.
Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
