East Suffolk Food Network Officer (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking an East Suffolk Food Network Officer to work across the geographical area with communities by supporting current and new community food provision. This position will involve co-location with East Suffolk Council and working alongside East Suffolk Council's communities and funding teams to ensure holistic support. The role will also involve coordinating a variety of organisations and networks to ensure distribution of food is fair and equitable.

The successful candidate will have a good eye for detail and strong written and verbal communication skills. You will have excellent organisational and prioritisation skills as there will often be the need to a manage a busy and varied workload. You should also be confident working independently, have the ability to coordinate partners and must also be a good team worker.

We are a friendly organisation, committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture in all that we do, and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We aim to create a workplace which is welcoming, fair, and inclusive, where people can be themselves and contribute to our vision and values.

We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or on commencement of post., You will work within a reputable charity which offers its employees benefits which include:

• Blended working where role allows


• Flexible working options to support work/life balance


• 33 days increasing to a maximum 36 (FTE) annual holiday which includes an allowance for 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
  
  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.

£24,739.01 a year - Part-time, Temporary contract, Pulled from the full job description

• Additional leave


• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• On-site parking


• Sick pay


• Work from home