About the role
To lead and manage the day-to-day operations of Dacorum Foodbank, ensuring the effective delivery of emergency food support to individuals and families in crisis. The Foodbank Manager will oversee a team of staff and volunteers, manage suppliers, stock and logistics, and work collaboratively with supporters, internal teams, referral agencies and support services to provide holistic, person-centred support. You will support the team to manage ad hoc donations and potentially challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
About you
· Leadership & Management: We are looking for someone with proven supervisory experience, strong people management skills, and the ability to delegate effectively—ideally with some experience managing volunteers.
· Operations & Compliance: The role requires strong IT skills, organizational ability, and a solid understanding of Health & Safety, safeguarding, and data protection/GDPR.
· Community & Advocacy: A successful candidate will have a deep understanding of poverty and the welfare system, alongside the communication skills needed to build professional relationships and c...