Overview
Job Title: Community Food Partnership Officer
Organisation: Community Action Suffolk (CAS)
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 0HH
Salary: £29,570 per annum FTE (pro rata for part time) – actual dependent on hours
Hours: up to 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term contract until 31 November 2026
Reference: 0437
About Us
Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is the county’s infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. We exist to ensure our sector, and its volunteers are supported, safe and sustainable and that our communities are active and resilient. Our values of collaborative, enabling, person centred, responsive and trusted are the golden thread which runs through who we are and how we operate, and we aim to make them real every day.
The Role
We are looking for new Officers to join the Community Food Team. The CAS Community Food Partnership supports Food Projects (e.g., Foodbanks, Food Pantries, Top Up Shops, and Community Fridges) with capacity building and diversifying their operations to support their communities and users, addressing food and income insecurity. The project delivers activities across the county, with each Officer acting as a dedicated point of contact for each district. Activities range from raising awareness of local services (Healthy Start, Affordable Food information, Cooking Projects) via social media to helping Food Projects become more resilient, including food supply chain considerations and developing innovative solutions.
Responsibilities:
* Provide practical support to Food Projects through a range of activities, including signposting to other services, delivering information sessions (webinars, networks, etc.), training and upskilling, devising solutions to challenges faced by Food Projects and raising awareness of opportunities.
* Take a holistic approach with those supported—connecting services, brokering relationships, and increasing collaboration across the food system and Suffolk’s support services.
* Be proactive with a can-do attitude and appetite for learning; communicate effectively with a wide range of people with varying levels of experience.
What We Offer
You will work within a reputable charity which offers its employees benefits including:
* Blended working where role allows
* Flexible working options to support work/life balance
* 33 days (FTE) increasing to a maximum 36 (FTE) annual holiday (includes bank holidays)
* Up to 4% matched pension contribution
* 2 days pro rata volunteering days to support volunteering in Suffolk
* Staff discounts scheme for a range of retailers including shopping, holidays, insurance, eating out and health and leisure activities
* Company sick pay scheme
* Continued professional development for job-related development
* Family friendly policies and practices
* Tailored induction
How to apply & Contacts
To find out more: If you are interested in the role and would like to learn more, please contact alice.wade@communityactionsuffolk.org.uk, Deputy Director of Operations and Business Development, for an informal conversation.
How to apply: For more information, please visit our website for a copy of our application pack. Completed applications should be sent to susan.butler@communityactionsuffolk.org.uk or via post to Susan Butler, Community Action Suffolk, 160 Hadleigh Road, Ipswich, IP2 0HH.
Closing date: 12pm, 22 October 2025. Interview date: week commencing 27 October 2025.
Notes: If you do not hear from us within 7 working days from receipt of your application you have not been selected for an interview. We are a friendly organisation, committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments required in the recruitment process or on commencement of post.
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