Project Lead – St Giles’ Food Share and Pantry Club
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Ebrill 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Mai 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | WF8 |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | St Giles Church Pontefract |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Position – Project Lead – St Giles’ Food Share and Pantry Club
Location – No 6, The Circle, Chequerfield, Pontefract
Contract – Initially until the end of August, (Contract date will be reviewed as it is subject to funding)
Hours – 20 hours per week @ £12.21 per hour.
Core Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Friday Mornings
Additional hours may be done flexibly in line with the needs of the project
Introduction
Due to the retirement of the current project leader, the Vicar and PCC of St Giles are now looking to appoint a new project leader for this project based on Chequerfield. The right candidate will be someone who is looking to work in the charity sector, and is comfortable working with a variety of volunteers and organisations who have a heart to help those most at need within the community.
Initially the contract will be until the end of August, however, we are actively seeking to secure funding to continue this important outreach into our community.
This is an exciting time in the life of the project and the new project leader will be working closely with the Oversight and Governance Committee as we continue to develop the outreach we provide, whilst also looking towards securing the future of the project.
The new project leader needs to be an energetic person who is able to engage with all members of society, someone who has a heart to help others, whatever their circumstances and understands the current ‘food need’ that is so evident in peoples lives today. They also need to be able to confidently create strong relationships with other local food providers, and play an integral part in ensuring the longevity of the project.
We are looking to appoint the right candidate as soon as possible so that there is a period of handover, before the current project lead retires in early April. The Vicar and PCC are committed to this project and the vital services it provides to those who are in need. To that end, even though the initial appointment is for a short period, we are actively looking to secure the operational grants to allow this work to continue.
An enhanced DBS Disclosure and successful completion of Church of England Safeguarding training will be required for the successful applicant.
Specific Responsibilities
Maintaining a strong relationship with Oversight and Governance Committee
- Working with the OGC to further the work of the project and in ensuring that the Trustees are kept up-to-date with the ongoing operations
Strategic Development
- Reviewing current procedures and looking to make operational improvements to ensure the project is run in an efficient manner
Statutory Compliance
- Ensuring all legislative and statutory requirements are met and kept at a high standard
Donor and other key relationships
- To grow and develop the links that the project has and forging new ones to ensure the future success of the outreach
Stock Management
- Ensuring that adequate stocks are maintained and kept in compliance with Food regulations
Volunteer Management
- Work closely with those who give of their time, to ensure that there are sufficient people resources available, that these are managed, and also to encourage growth in the pool of volunteers
Communications and Public Relations
- To work with the comms team at St Giles to continually raise the awareness of how the project is helping those in need.
Finance
- Work with the church finance team to ensure that robust financial controls are in place for all incoming / outgoing monies, and that financial policies are observed.
Data Management
- Ensuring that all data is kept in line with current data legislations and that operational data is maintained and current.
Person Specification Key Skills/Knowledge
Essential:
• Car driver and access to own vehicle
• Self-motivated and an ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both in formal and informal settings
• Empathy and an ability to work with a diverse range of people in an inclusive and proactive way
• Ability to lead, manage, motivate, train & support volunteers
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised
• Confident user of email, word processing, spreadsheets and internet
• An ability to record/collate information and interpret statistical data
Desirable:
• Experience of the recruitment/training of volunteers
• Experience of working in the voluntary sector and with public sector agencies
• Local knowledge of statutory/voluntary welfare agencies
• Fundraising experience
• Health and Safety awareness
• Risk Assessment experience
• Previous project management experience
• Experience of fundraising would be beneficial
Personal Attributes
Essential:
• Honesty and Integrity
• Passionate about tackling poverty, deprivation and injustice and wanting to actively contribute to helping those in need or who are marginalised within our community
• A non-judgmental and positive attitude towards people who are in need
• A flexible approach to working hours (some weekend and evening work may be required)
• Be sympathetic to the Christian faith and its beliefs
Reasonable business expenses will be reimbursed.
Location – No 6, The Circle, Chequerfield, Pontefract
Contract – Initially until the end of August, (Contract date will be reviewed as it is subject to funding)
Hours – 20 hours per week @ £12.21 per hour.
Core Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Friday Mornings
Additional hours may be done flexibly in line with the needs of the project
Introduction
Due to the retirement of the current project leader, the Vicar and PCC of St Giles are now looking to appoint a new project leader for this project based on Chequerfield. The right candidate will be someone who is looking to work in the charity sector, and is comfortable working with a variety of volunteers and organisations who have a heart to help those most at need within the community.
Initially the contract will be until the end of August, however, we are actively seeking to secure funding to continue this important outreach into our community.
This is an exciting time in the life of the project and the new project leader will be working closely with the Oversight and Governance Committee as we continue to develop the outreach we provide, whilst also looking towards securing the future of the project.
The new project leader needs to be an energetic person who is able to engage with all members of society, someone who has a heart to help others, whatever their circumstances and understands the current ‘food need’ that is so evident in peoples lives today. They also need to be able to confidently create strong relationships with other local food providers, and play an integral part in ensuring the longevity of the project.
We are looking to appoint the right candidate as soon as possible so that there is a period of handover, before the current project lead retires in early April. The Vicar and PCC are committed to this project and the vital services it provides to those who are in need. To that end, even though the initial appointment is for a short period, we are actively looking to secure the operational grants to allow this work to continue.
An enhanced DBS Disclosure and successful completion of Church of England Safeguarding training will be required for the successful applicant.
Specific Responsibilities
Maintaining a strong relationship with Oversight and Governance Committee
- Working with the OGC to further the work of the project and in ensuring that the Trustees are kept up-to-date with the ongoing operations
Strategic Development
- Reviewing current procedures and looking to make operational improvements to ensure the project is run in an efficient manner
Statutory Compliance
- Ensuring all legislative and statutory requirements are met and kept at a high standard
Donor and other key relationships
- To grow and develop the links that the project has and forging new ones to ensure the future success of the outreach
Stock Management
- Ensuring that adequate stocks are maintained and kept in compliance with Food regulations
Volunteer Management
- Work closely with those who give of their time, to ensure that there are sufficient people resources available, that these are managed, and also to encourage growth in the pool of volunteers
Communications and Public Relations
- To work with the comms team at St Giles to continually raise the awareness of how the project is helping those in need.
Finance
- Work with the church finance team to ensure that robust financial controls are in place for all incoming / outgoing monies, and that financial policies are observed.
Data Management
- Ensuring that all data is kept in line with current data legislations and that operational data is maintained and current.
Person Specification Key Skills/Knowledge
Essential:
• Car driver and access to own vehicle
• Self-motivated and an ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both in formal and informal settings
• Empathy and an ability to work with a diverse range of people in an inclusive and proactive way
• Ability to lead, manage, motivate, train & support volunteers
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised
• Confident user of email, word processing, spreadsheets and internet
• An ability to record/collate information and interpret statistical data
Desirable:
• Experience of the recruitment/training of volunteers
• Experience of working in the voluntary sector and with public sector agencies
• Local knowledge of statutory/voluntary welfare agencies
• Fundraising experience
• Health and Safety awareness
• Risk Assessment experience
• Previous project management experience
• Experience of fundraising would be beneficial
Personal Attributes
Essential:
• Honesty and Integrity
• Passionate about tackling poverty, deprivation and injustice and wanting to actively contribute to helping those in need or who are marginalised within our community
• A non-judgmental and positive attitude towards people who are in need
• A flexible approach to working hours (some weekend and evening work may be required)
• Be sympathetic to the Christian faith and its beliefs
Reasonable business expenses will be reimbursed.