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About our Foodbank

Stratford-upon-Avon Foodbank is a local independent charity founded in 2013; we are part of the Trussell network of foodbanks. Trussell is an anti-poverty charity who support a network of foodbanks, providing practical signposting and emergency food to people locked in poverty, and campaign for change to end the need for foodbanks in the UK. Our foodbank has a small team of staff and a large volunteer cohort of over 150 volunteers, who are the heart of the charity and help deliver our services to the local community. Our mission is to provide emergency food and support in Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding areas for people in need, and to work with partners, connecting people to advice which prevents and relieves poverty. 

Our Service

Our Foodbank operates on the Trussell referral model where individuals experiencing food poverty must receive a food voucher from a trusted referral partner before accessing emergency food from a food bank. We operate in partnership with local support agencies, including housing associations, medical centres, social prescribers, mental health teams, schools, and churches. All our referral agencies issue voucher codes by phone or email and a delivery can be arranged in certain circumstances.

Community Organiser

Do you believe people closest to the issues should have a voice in shaping solutions? Are you passionate about building relationships, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities for people with lived experience to influence change?

This is an exciting opportunity to join Stratford-upon-Avon Foodbank as our Community Organiser, helping to strengthen participation, build community-led action, and ensure the experiences of local people help shape our work. Reporting to the Foodbank Director, you'll work alongside volunteers, partners, and people with lived experience of hardship to develop meaningful opportunities for involvement, influence, and community change.

Role details

Role: Community Organiser 
Location: Masons Road Hub, 100 Masons Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9BY 
Hours: 25 hours per week (flexible working pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate) 
Salary: £15.39 per hour (£20,007 per year) 
Contract Term: Fixed Term – 3 years (with scope for projection extension)

Key responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with people accessing Foodbank services and others with lived experience of financial hardship 
• Support the development of participation groups, listening activities, and community conversations 
• Enable people with lived experience to contribute to service development, decision-making, and local campaigns 
• Work with volunteers, churches, charities, and community partners to strengthen local networks and community action 
• Coordinate community engagement activities, events, and outreach opportunities 
• Gather insight, stories, and feedback to help inform organisational development and strategic planning 
• Support volunteers and people with lived experience to develop confidence, skills, and leadership opportunities 
• Maintain accurate records, monitoring information, and evaluation data relating to participation and community organising activities 
• Contribute to grant reporting and evidence gathering, demonstrating the impact of the role 
• Champion a culture of dignity, inclusion, and meaningful participation across the Foodbank

You’ll bring

• Experience of community engagement, organising, participation, development work, or a related field 
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage confidently with people from diverse backgrounds 
• Excellent listening skills and a commitment to empowering others 
• Ability to facilitate discussions, meetings, and group activities in an inclusive and supportive manner 
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and relationships 
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 and basic monitoring or database systems 
• Understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing poverty, exclusion, or financial hardship 
• A values-led approach rooted in dignity, respect, and inclusion

We offer

• A meaningful role where your work has direct community impact
• Opportunities for training and development in community organising and participation
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro‑rata) 
• 3% employer pension contribution (auto‑enrolment) 
• A flexible working pattern, agreed with the successful candidate

Stratford-upon-Avon Foodbank is committed to safeguarding. This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

How to apply

Please send:

• A completed application form
• An up-to-date CV detailing your employment history, qualifications and relevant experience

Applications will be shortlisted primarily using the information provided in the application form, supported by your CV.

Send your application to: asher@stratforduponavon.foodbank.org.uk

Closing date: Midnight – 29th November 2026

Interview dates: 2nd & 3rd December 2026

Informal enquiries

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact: 
Foodbank Director, Asher Deakin on asher@stratforduponavon.foodbank.org.uk