Strategy Manager (Local Food Partnerships)

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Job description

Your new company
I 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 role
The 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 succeed
This 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 return
This 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 now
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