🌟 Job Opportunity: Foodbank Manager – Stratford-upon-Avon Foodbank 🌟

Are you a compassionate leader with a drive for social justice? Do you want to make a real difference for people in your local community?

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, compassionate individual with a passion for social justice to make a real difference in our local community. Reporting to the Trustee Board, this role will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and financial sustainability of Stratford-upon-Avon Foodbank. Leading our staff and volunteer team, to provide emergency food and practical support to those in crisis and, in the longer term, working with our partners to help us  realise our ambition to ensure everyone has enough money for the essentials, and to end the need for emergency food and foodbanks for good.

Role details:

For further details about the role, please see our job description and person specification below:

Foodbank Manager Job Description & Person Specification

Key responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Foodbank
• Manage staff and volunteers with empathy and professionalism
• Oversee budgeting, fundraising, and partnership development
• Champion our mission to reduce poverty and promote long-term support

You’ll bring:

• Proven senior management experience, in the charity sector
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Financial and fundraising acumen
• A collaborative and values-led approach
• Passion for supporting people in crisis and tackling poverty

We offer:

• A meaningful role where your work has direct community impact
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 3% employer pension contribution

How to apply

To apply for the role, please complete the application form found here and send a covering letter that includes:

• Details of why you have applied for the role.
• Details on the qualities you possess which mean you would be an ideal candidate for the role, please refer to the person specification in our job description.

Send your completed application to: [email protected]

 Closing date:      4 July 2025 at 5PM

Interview Dates:

• First round: 10–11 July 2025 including an ‘in-tray’ exercise
• Final round: 22 July 2025 including a presentations

Informal enquiries:
Contact Kate Morris (current Manager) at: [email protected] (available until 27 June)
Or Davina Logan (Chair of Trustees) at: [email protected] (unavailable 14–16 June and between 2 and 6 July)

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