Project Lead Recruitment Advert

Renfrewshire Foodbank – Project Lead

 Salary: £30,000 per annum (pro rata)

 Location: Renfrewshire

 

 Renfrewshire Foodbank – feeding local people in crisis.

As one of Scotland’s largest foodbanks, we are committed to providing emergency food relief to families and individuals in Renfrewshire who are experiencing financial hardship. Renfrewshire Foodbank feeds over 9,000 families and individuals annually, thanks to the support, goodwill and generosity of the local community and the energy and commitment of our many volunteers.

Renfrewshire Foodbank is part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.

As Project Lead you will play a critical role in ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of Renfrewshire Foodbank during challenging times and in the face of increasing demand. The post holder will work with the Board of Trustees and The Trussell Trust to further develop and implement a 3-year business plan for the organisation ensuring delivery of our strategic aims. This includes creative measures to help those experiencing food poverty and deprivation in Renfrewshire by supporting and encouraging self-help and support schemes, mobilising voluntary and community resources and accessing new sources of funding which can sustain and where appropriate extend the reach, scope and scale of operation of the organisation.

As Project Lead you will have oversight of all operational and strategic business of Renfrewshire Foodbank. The post holder will manage the Foodbank Manager who has responsibility for the effective day to day operations ensuring that the agreed operating model is followed.

This is a significant opportunity to make a direct contribution to fight against hunger and the deep and damaging inequalities in health and income.

Project Lead – Job Description

To apply, simply send your CV along with a statement in support of your application to the Chair at Renfrewshire Foodbank – Email:  [email protected]

 

Closing date for applications is 12 noon, Tuesday 31 August 2021.

Interviews will be held on 8 and 9 September 2021.

 

Renfrewshire Foodbank is a charity founded on Christian principles. Not every member of the team is a Christian, but we all subscribe to the same value system.

 

 

 Renfrewshire Foodbank is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation SC044200.
To find out more, visit renfrewshire.foodbank.org.uk