Bassetlaw Food Insecurity Network Coordinator

11th January 2022

Hours:                       37.5 hours per week

Salary:                       £24,000

Contract Term:       1 year fixed term contract (also available as a secondment with agreement from current employer)

Following our successful application to the Nottinghamshire County Community Food Fund, BCVS are looking to appoint a Bassetlaw Food Insecurity Network Co-ordinator.  The job purpose is to lead and support the establishment and development of the Bassetlaw Food Insecurity Network (BFIN) across Bassetlaw. There has been an excellent response by communities across Bassetlaw to the challenges of COVID-19.  We are wanting to build upon this and the Food Insecurity Network is one way we can come together to achieve this. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to take on this exciting role. You will work closely with a range of partner organisations across the district.  The role will also support new groups to set up and established groups to further develop to address and reduce food insecurity and sustainability across Bassetlaw.  In addition, the role will support groups to connect, share good practice and intelligence and become more sustainable.  The key responsibilities of the role include:-

1. Identify and map related community assets, support, information and skills in relation to food insecurity in Bassetlaw and identify where gaps exist
2. Support new groups to set up and established groups to further develop to address and reduce food insecurity and increase sustainability across Bassetlaw
3. To lead and support the establishment and development of the Bassetlaw Food Insecurity Network (BFIN) across Bassetlaw and develop a partnership with the Feeding Britain Network
4. Build links with existing groups and partner agencies; work together to influence decisions to tackle Food insecurity
5. Promote and support information available and raise profile and awareness of Food insecurity support available 
6. Feed into development and implement of a marketing and communications plan for the BFIN

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and in particular those that are currently under represented in our workforce.             

BCVS have a hybrid working policy in place and offer flexibility as appropriate to the role.

To download the application pack (including job description and person specification), please see the attached documents below:  

All applications should be submitted on the BCVS Application Form and emailed to Matthew Enticott on officecoordinator@bcvs.org.uk. 

Please note, CVs will NOT be accepted or considered for the post.  For more information, please refer to the job description and person specification or contact Julie Barnes at BCVS on 01909 476118. 

Closing date:             Wednesday 2^nd February 2022, 5pm

Interview Date:          Thursday 10^th February 2022