Project Officer at Feeding Britain (Remote)
Join an organization dedicated to tackling food insecurity and driving systemic change.
About Feeding Britain
Feeding Britain is an award-winning charity working towards a UK where no one goes hungry. It leads a network of 123 regional and local anti-hunger partnerships, uniting over 700 community organizations, schools, local authorities, and social enterprises.
Through innovative projects and knowledge sharing, Feeding Britain demonstrates how food insecurity can be effectively prevented. The organization’s efforts aim to make food banks a thing of the past while ensuring sustainable solutions to hunger nationwide.
Position Details
- Role: Project Officer
- Salary: £26,000 per year
- Job Type: FullTime
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week (9:00 am – 5:30 pm)
- Pension: 5% of salary paid by the organisation
- Contract: Initial 12-month contract with potential for extension
- Annual Leave: 25 days, plus 8 public holidays
- Location: Remote
- Deadline: 27 April 2025, 11:59 pm
Key Responsibilities
As a project officer, you will:
- Collect and manage data: Record and summarize both qualitative and quantitative information from frontline projects.
- Support funding reports: Assist in reporting project outcomes and impacts to funders.
- Resource development: Help create practices, resources, and events.
- Grant administration: Work with the finance officer to manage grant paperwork, including agreements and due diligence.
- Support frontline projects: Attend partner meetings (online and in person) to provide updates and assistance.
- Event organization: Assist in planning both virtual and physical meetings and events.
- Deliver standalone projects: Facilitate volunteering programs and organize visits for corporate partners, funders, and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with other Feeding Britain team members to align activities with strategic objectives.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Traits:
- Excellent organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Proficient in working with data and spreadsheets.
- Independent, motivated, and able to use initiative efficiently.
- Confident with IT, especially Microsoft and Google tools.
- Willingness to travel across the UK (approx. one day per week).
- Commitment to Feeding Britain’s vision and priorities.
Desirable Experience:
- Previous work in a project-based role.
- Experience in the food insecurity sector or with a network organization.
- Some familiarity with data analysis.
Why Join Feeding Britain?
This role offers the opportunity to:
- Contribute meaningfully to tackling food insecurity and systemic challenges.
- Collaborate with a passionate and driven team.
- Be part of an organization recognized for its impactful work nationwide.
Application Process
To apply, submit:
- A current CV.
- A two-sided cover letter detailing why you are the ideal fit for this role. Provide examples demonstrating how you meet all essential criteria and most desirable skills.
- Include your last hourly/annual salary, location, and earliest start date.
Send your application to: rose.bray@feedingbritain.org
Note: Applications sent through any other medium will not be reviewed.
For additional details, visit the Official Website.
Deadline
Applications close at 11:59 pm on 27 April 2025. Don’t miss the chance to contribute to a transformative mission!
