Community Food Partnership Manager

DescriptionCommunity Action SuffolkAddress:Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0HH*Salary:34170 per annumHours:37.5 hours per weekContract: Fixed Term to 30 November 2026. Required as soon as possibleReference:0452*Regular travelling around the county is required.Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is the countys 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.We are looking for an experienced Manager to join the Community Food Team.The CAS Community Food Partnership is intended to support Food Projects (i.e. Foodbanks Food Pantries Top Up Shops and Community Fridges to name a few) with capacity building and diversifying their operations enabling them to support their communities and users with overcoming challenges related to food and income insecurity. The project delivers activities across the county with each Officer acting as a dedicated point of contact for each district. Activities range from supporting awareness raising of local services (i.e. Healthy Start Affordable Food information Cooking Projects) through social media channels to supporting Food Projects to become more resilient including looking at their food supply chain and supporting the development of innovative solutions. As the Community Food Partnership Manager you will provide strategic direction and management to a team of four and work with partners to ensure the outcomes of the project are met. You will have a good level of knowledge of infrastructure/capacity building support and be an experienced Manager of people. You should have an awareness and understanding of the challenges facing the voluntary sector and be skilled at developing partnerships be able to demonstrate sound financial acumen and the ability to navigate multiple priorities.You will be a proactive individual with a can-do attitude and appetite for learning. We are looking for those who can communicate with a wide range of people with varying degrees of experience.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.We will offer you:You will work within a reputable charity which offers its employees benefits which include:blended working where role allowsflexible working options to support work/life balance33 days (FTE) increasing to a maximum 36 (FTE) annual holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidaysup to 4% matched pension contribution2 days pro rata volunteering days to support volunteering in Suffolka staff discounts scheme for a range of retailers including shopping holidays insurance eating out and health and leisure activitiesa company sick pay schemecontinued professional development for job related developmentfamily friendly policies and practicesa tailored induction.To find out moreFor more information please visitour websiteIf you are interested in the role and would like to learn more please email Deputy Director of Operations and Business Development for an informal conversation.How to applyTo apply please visitour website for a copy of our application pack.Completed applications should be emailed to or posted to Susan Butler at Community Action Suffolk 160 Hadleigh Road Ipswich IP2 0HH by the closing date below.Closing date: 1 pm 11 November 2025.Applications for this role will be reviewed and considered on an ongoing basis until the role is filled. Interviews will be arranged according to availability.We therefore encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as we reserve the right to close this job listing once a successful candidate is appointed.Should you not hear from us within 7 working days from receipt of your application you have not been selected for an interview.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills English,User Interface,Communication,Content Writing,Online,Twitter,Internet,Facebook,Youtube,Instagram,Management skills,Digital speech,Speaking skills,Analytics,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1