Location: Ashford, Kent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Contract: Full-time 

About Repton Community Trust 

Repton Community Trust is at the heart of Ashford, dedicated to creating positive change and supporting those in need. We operate Repton Connect Community Centre, a vibrant hub that offers essential services, wellbeing initiatives, and community projects. One of our key priorities is tackling food insecurity by providing sustainable, inclusive, and dignified food support to individuals and families experiencing hardship. 

About the Role 

We are looking for an experienced and driven Food Projects Manager to lead and develop our food-based initiatives. This role is vital in ensuring local families and individuals have access to nutritious food, reducing food poverty, and promoting healthier lifestyles. You will manage the existing food programmes, such as community meals, surplus food redistribution, and education projects, while developing new initiatives to meet growing community needs. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead and expand our food programmes, including community meals, surplus food distribution, and food education workshops. 

• Develop partnerships with local suppliers, supermarkets, charities, and funding bodies to secure food donations and grants. 

• Manage budgets and funding applications, ensuring long-term sustainability of food initiatives. 

• Oversee volunteer coordination, ensuring effective training, engagement, and support. 

• Promote food education and healthy eating, delivering workshops and campaigns in collaboration with local organisations. 

• Ensure all food operations comply with health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards. 

• Monitor and evaluate project impact, using data to improve services and demonstrate outcomes to funders and stakeholders. 

Who We’re Looking For: 

• Experience in food project management, community work, or the charity sector. 

• Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills. 

• Passion for tackling food poverty and promoting dignity in food support. 

• Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders. 

• Knowledge of food safety standards and experience in securing funding is desirable. 

Why Join Repton Community Trust? 

• Play a key role in shaping food security initiatives in Ashford. 

• Work with a passionate, supportive, and community-focused team. 

• Opportunities for professional growth and development. 

• Make a real impact in the lives of individuals and families. 

To apply, submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for the role.