Food Sustainability Support Officer

3 weeks ago


Newport, United Kingdom Orange Recruitment Full time

GAVO is recruiting for a Food Sustainability Support Officer.

**GAVO supports, facilitates and brokers positive change in the Well-being of people and communities through collaborative approaches.**

**Food Sustainability Support Officer (Shared Prosperity Fund)**

**Salary**:Scp 27 to 30 £26,410 - £29,300 per annum

**Hours**: 37 Hours Per Week

**Contract**: Fixed term until 31st March 2025

**Shared Prosperity Fund**

Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) is the largest County Voluntary Council (CVC) in Wales. In partnership with Newport City Council (NCC), GAVO manage a food resilience project with initial funding from NCC to set up the Food Network and collaborate with a range of organisations providing support to the community around. Further investment from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund as part of the UK Government Levelling Up agenda will continue to fund food sustainability and resilience activity that will work towards a Food Strategy for the communities of Newport.

**About the role**

Working with the Food Project Manager, the post holder will continue to engage with and build capacity and resilience around grass roots groups, maintaining and expanding the existing network and helping improve access and affordability of good food across Newport. The post holder will work closely with a dedicated and passionate GAVO Newport Team who are making a real difference to local people.

**About you**

The right person for this role will have experience of working in partnership and in collaboration with a wide spectrum of organisations and groups. Experience of facilitating and supporting networks and carrying out surveys and consultations is essential for this role.

**You will receive.**
- 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays plus an additional 5 GAVO holidays
- Pension scheme
- Occupational sick pay
- EAP/Well-being portal
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible working practices

**Closing Date**: Friday 8th March 2024

**Interview Date**:To be confirmed.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: £26,410.00-£29,300.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/03/2024



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