Faringdon Food Bank
Location: Oxfordshire
Finance: Salary or Allowance
Duration: Part‑time, Permanent
Activity: Social Action
Posted: 11 Sep 2025
Closes: 30 Sep 2025
Related files: Job Description

Foodbank Manager

Faringdon Food Bank

Are you a compassionate leader with a drive for social justice? Do you want to make a real difference for people in your local community?

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, compassionate individual with a passion for social justice to make a real difference in our local community. Reporting to the Trustee Board, this role will be responsible for the overall management of the Faringdon Foodbank. Leading our volunteer team to provide emergency food to those in crisis, as well as managing the relationship with our food donors and partner organisations.

Role details:

Role:

Foodbank Manager

Location:

Faringdon

Hours:

Part-time: 12 hours/week (job-share considered)

Salary:

£14 per hour

Contract:

Permanent

Closing Date:

30th September 2025

Please see brief details below. Further details are available in the full Job Description.

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership and operational management of the Foodbank
  • Manage volunteers with empathy and professionalism
  • Oversee budgeting, fundraising, and partnership development

Person Specification - Essential

  • Good communication and management skills
  • Financial and fundraising acumen
  • A collaborative and values-led approach
  • Passion for supporting people in crisis and tackling poverty

Person Specification – Desirable

  • An affinity with the beliefs of the Christian faith

How to apply

To apply for the role, please send a CV and covering letter that includes:

  • Details of why you have applied for the role.
  • Details on the qualities you possess which mean you would be an ideal candidate for the role

Send your completed application to: David Cryer at david.cryer@btinternet.com

Applicants must already have a right to work in the UK to apply.

Please mention OSCAR when responding.

Faringdon Food Bank

Your local Faringdon food bank has been set up by Faringdon Churches Together and we work in partnership with Faringdon Town Council to provide support to families and individuals.
Address:
Faringdon
Oxfordshire
UNITED KINGDOM