Salisbury Pantry Manager - Salisbury, SalisburySalisbury Pantry Manager Location: SalisburySalary: £33,699 - £37,280 Per AnnumHours:37 hours per week,Closing Date:15th March 2026Salisbury 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 approachHas experience of food retail or alternative relevant experienceIs committed to work with volunteers to create a positive experience for membersIs able to deal with competing priorities, and a range of tasks including receiving and managing stockSupports our priority to reduce inequality and tackle food insecurity, supporting people to help themselvesComfortable communicating with a diverse range of peopleSomeone 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 longevityWhat we can offer you:30 days annual leave & Bank Holidays (adjusted to FTE)Local Government Pension SchemeExcellent training and development opportunitiesCycle to work scheme and other health and wellbeing benefitsPaid sick leave 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 environmentManaging and supervising staffService delivery to a wide range of people including those at risk or facing barriers to inclusionBudget managementVolunteer managementFundraising through events, campaigns and writing funding bidsWorking in a setting with a community focusKnowledge:Food Hygiene processes,Systems and legislationLocal support networks and organisations relevant to those on low incomesStock management systems Skills:Project managementCommunication, written and spokenPeople management and dealing with difficult situationsIT skillsData analysisAttention to detailQualifications:Food hygiene certificate (or willing to work towards)Driving licenceAttributes:Caring and compassionateA high level of interpersonal skills and an ability to deliver quality customer serviceA positive attitude to working with a wide range of people with diverse backgroundsA positive attitude to working to support people on low incomes, working and out of work, to provide nutritious food for their familyA flexible attitude to undertaking a variety of dutiesAble and willing to work aloneAble to work cooperatively as part of a small teamPositive attitude to completing all tasks to the standard requiredReliable and punctualReasonable levels of physical fitness and strength, enabling the post holder to manage deliveries and stockTo Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Salisbury City Council, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.https://salisburycitycouncil.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=9277525f-ddeb-4544-99f8-5cae2c8bfa61