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Strategy Manager Local Food Partnerships

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Hornchurch, Greater London RM12 4XU

Salary

£45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A local charity is seeking a Strategy Manager to lead initiatives focused on food poverty, waste, and sustainable food supply chains.
  • The role requires a strategic thinker with proven experience in community-based projects related to food systems and sustainability.
  • Candidates should have experience collaborating with charities, local authorities, and businesses, along with excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • The position offers a salary between £45,000 and £50,000 per annum, with a 6-month fixed-term contract that may become permanent.
  • Applicants should be prepared to work 5 days a week on-site, with standard hours from Monday to Friday, and enjoy benefits like 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Your new companyI am working exclusively with a local charity, and we are looking for a Strategy Manager to join a small organisation to lead their efforts on transforming food poverty, waste and sustainable food supply chains. This position is for someone who is a strategic thinker, who is able to grow their "meals on wheels" section of the charity.

Your new roleThe successful candidate will:

  • Lead the facilitation of food governance, ensuring collaboration with the local authorities, businesses and community groups.
  • Forster partnerships with local businesses to promote sustainable and equitable food systems.
  • Develop and deliver programmes aimed at increasing access to healthy food for vulnerable populations.
  • Create campaigns to raise awareness of food related issues, such as waste, sustainability, poverty and health.
  • Organise community workshops and events to promote healthy eating.

What you'll need to succeedThis position is ideal for someone who has:

  • Proven experience in community-based projects, with a focus on food systems, sustainability and health.
  • Knowledge of food poverty, diet related issues and waste.
  • Experience of working with charities, local authorities, and businesses.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

What you'll get in returnThis is a great local opportunity for someone who is passionate about food issues within your community that wants to raise awareness of the issue and wants to make that change. This is on a 6-month FTC with the possibility of going permanent. Salary between £45,000 - £50,000/annum, 5 days a week on site. Monday - Friday 9-5 working hours, 25 days AL plus bank holidays and a 6-month pension contribution.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.