Food Poverty Network Manager

Voluntary Action Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Sheffield seeks a leader to drive its mission of alleviating hunger and restoring dignity to local people in crisis. The successful candidate will ensure respectful engagement with staff and volunteers while contributing to strategic planning. This full-time role offers a salary between £31,000 and £35,000 FTE based on experience, with 30 hours per week expected. Ideal for individuals with strong leadership skills and experience in community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement and building positive relationships.
• Strong leadership skills to guide a team in a non-profit environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and support individuals in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization in its mission to alleviate hunger.
• Contribute to the strategic development plan for the organization.
• Ensure respectful treatment of staff and community members.

Job description

Overview

To ensure that all staff, volunteers, and everyone who comes to the Foodbank and the Community Shop for help are treated with care and respect, including listening to their needs, not judging them and signposting to further assistance appropriately.

To celebrate and build on a successful organisation that is embedded in the community and has a strong, positive reputation because of the unique relational model that has been developed over the last 10 years.

To lead the organisation in its mission to continue to seek to alleviate hunger, restore dignity and provide a pathway to financial independence, offering hope to local people in crisis.

To contribute to the shaping, review and implementation of the strategic development plan for the organisation.

Location

Sheffield

Salary and Hours

Between £31,000 and £35,000 FTE, pro rata 30 hours, depending on experience

Type of Contract

Full Time

Hours

30

Closing Date

20-02-2026

How to Apply

If you would like to talk to someone about the role, please contact Rosie initially by email: [e-mail] providing a contact number to arrange the conversation. To request an Application Pack please email [e-mail]