Pantry Manager 37 hours per week, £33,699 - £37,280 Per Annum Closing date:15th March 2026 Salisbury Pantry aims to create a sustainable and long-term solution to food insecurity and works as a membership scheme. Our Salisbury pantry currently sits within our Communities team. This role acts as the face of the pantry to our members who shop at pantry and to our external partners. It is a full-time post managing pantry operations during opening hours and behind the scenes. This includes managing the volunteer team, supporting members and liaising with food donation partners and suppliers. There will be responsibility for receiving deliveries, managing stock levels and maintaining our food hygiene standards. Experience of securing donations, writing funding bids or income generation would be beneficial as we seek to plan the long-term development and sustainability of the pantry. We are looking for a motivated and resilient person to deliver a welcoming, friendly and essential community resource to our communities in need. Essential Operational hours: you will work 37 hours and must be available to work from our pantry site on the following hours. Mondays 9am – 1pm, Tuesdays 07.30 – 3.30pm, alternate Wednesdays 2pm – 6.45pm. There is flexibility around the remaining hours during the working week. Pantry opening hours are Tuesdays 10am – 3pm and alternate Wednesdays 3.30pm – 6.30pm We are looking for someone who: Is a great communicator with a welcoming approach Has experience of food retail or alternative relevant experience Is committed to work with volunteers to create a positive experience for members Is able to deal with competing priorities, and a range of tasks including receiving and managing stock Supports our priority to reduce inequality and tackle food insecurity, supporting people to help themselves Comfortable communicating with a diverse range of people Someone who is keen to work collaboratively, in partnership (schools, local businesses, other community groups), to support members and develop the pantry’s operational model and longevity What we can offer you: 30 days annual leave & Bank Holidays (adjusted to FTE) L ocal Government Pension Scheme Excellent training and development opportunities Cycle to work scheme and other health and wellbeing benefits Paid sick leave For an informal chat please email [email protected] A job description is available on email to [email protected]. We reserve the right to close the job earlier than the closing date advertised if we have had sufficient applications Please ensure you cover how you meet the following essential criteria in your application: Experience: Working in a food, catering or retail environment Managing and supervising staff Service delivery to a wide range of people including those at risk or facing barriers to inclusion Budget management Volunteer management Fundraising through events, campaigns and writing funding bids Working in a setting with a community focus Knowledge: Food Hygiene processes, Systems and legislation Local support networks and organisations relevant to those on low incomes Stock management systems Skills: Project management Communication, written and spoken People management and dealing with difficult situations IT skills Data analysis Attention to detail Qualifications: Food hygiene certificate (or willing to work towards) Driving licence Attributes: Caring and compassionate A high level of interpersonal skills and an ability to deliver quality customer service A positive attitude to working with a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds A positive attitude to working to support people on low incomes, working and out of work, to provide nutritious food for their family A flexible attitude to undertaking a variety of duties Able and willing to work alone Able to work cooperatively as part of a small team Positive attitude to completing all tasks to the standard required Reliable and punctual Reasonable levels of physical fitness and strength, enabling the post holder to manage deliveries and stock