Job Description

With a vision to tackle Food Insecurity the successful candidate will lead a Leeds based operations team, managing the day to day operations of receipt and delivery of food to community groups (CFM’s). Working alongside the Development Team the Leeds SUB regional Centre Managee will expand and develop the food provision in line with the Charity’s Vision and Mission and locally driven demand.

Salary - £22,500 - Grade 3
Working hours - 37.5 hrs per week
Additional benefits - 3% company contribution, 25 days annual leave

To do this, the SRC Manager will:

• Have day to day responsibility for all operations staff and volunteers.
• Work with the Development Team to implement new food provision related activity and lead on implementation.
• Day to day responsibility for all compliance, including food hygiene, health and safety and security of the warehouse and the safety and wellbeing of staff and volunteers.
• Lead the SRC in accordance with the Charity’s Vision, Mission and Values.

Main areas of responsibility

• Co-ordinate the work schedule and daily activities of the warehouse.
• Create a volunteer led operations team and be responsible for recruitment, training, retention and supervision.

 • Ensure that all shifts are planned, controlled and filled, and be prepared to work at short noIce providing cover on occasion, including making CFM deliveries driving the van.
• Manage and use the in-house stock management database, with responsibility for the training of warehouse staff and volunteers.
• Maintain good relaIons and communications with partners including suppliers, FareShare partners and CFM’s.
• UIlising all food resources appropriately, ensuring the SRC sources and allocates surplus food to maximise its social good for CFM’s and partners in line with the Charity’s mission.
• To carry out any other duIes which may be reasonably requested. 

Health & Safety, Food Hygiene & Equal Opportunities

• Be responsible for the day to day Health & Safety and security of the site, including warehouse, vehicles, staff and volunteers.
• Ensure compliance with all FareShare policies and procedures and industry standards as required by food donors and regulators.
• To maintain relevant documentaIon for the SRC and to ensure that all staff, volunteers, donors, recipients and visitors adhere to them as appropriate.
• Ensure that all equipment, vehicles and faciliIes are maintained to the highest standard.

Administration/Management

• Utilise and maximise volunteering opportuniIes to fulfil the current and future needs of the project.
• Supervise volunteers on a day to day basis encouraging a posiIve working morale and team work at all Imes.
Work closely with the Training Manager to deliver training programmes.

For more information contact Gareth Batty