Head of Andover Foodbank

HARRIS HILL EXECUTIVE SEARCH • Full-time • Andover, United Kingdom • 4d ago

Harris Hill are delighted to be supporting in the recruitment of the Head of Andover Foodbank.

Location: Andover

Hours: 25 hours a week

Salary: £26,000

Andover foodbank provides emergency food and support to local people in crisis working in partnership with local agencies and professional care workers.

As Head of Andover Foodbank you will ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness, will lead, manage, and motivate the staff and volunteers and will work in partnership with the Committee to guide the development of the foodbank, including its material resources, financial assets, reputation, partnerships and Christian ethos.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and managing volunteers and the Warehouse Manager and Volunteer Manager, complying with the Diocese People policies including appraisals and the completion of personnel administration.
Analysing and using data to inform and develop strategy and providing regular updates to Secretary and reporting monthly to Committee.
Leading the Volunteer Manager to ensure the foodbank has adequate numbers of trained volunteers and a rota providing volunteers for the warehouse, office and events.
Leading the Warehouse Manager to ensure effective and efficient operation of the warehouse, including adequate stock levels by arranging regular supermarket collections, buying stock and issuing appeals as necessary.
Producing an annual budget for warehouse stock and projects and monitor income and spending on budget and managing donations, donor stewardship, funding applications and campaigns.
Developing and implementing a fundraising strategy to ensure the foodbank is sustainable.

The successful candidate will have the ability to lead and manage a team including volunteers, with first class organisation skills and ability to prioritise work, and balance conflicting priorities and meet set deadlines.

Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Xero is key, as is a background in finance and budgetary control. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire both internal teams and external stakeholders is crucial, with strong experience of staff management and supervision.

This role is the linchpin that keeps the food bank service running smoothly and effectively. If you fulfil the criteria and are passionate about working on community projects that have a positive impact, please do get in touch ASAP!

If you would like to receive further information, including the full job description and how to apply, please send your CV to . Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.