Jobs at the Trussell Trust

Help us end the need for food banks

Although the Trussell Trust will always support food banks to help people in their community, we know that food is not the answer to poverty. Therefore, it would be wrong for us just to focus on providing the best possible emergency food to people in crisis today. Everyone should be able to afford the essentials in life, including food, and we want to see a future where no one needs to use a food bank.

While supporting emergency food provision will continue to be a core part of our work, we’re first and foremost an anti-poverty charity. Alongside providing vital bespoke support to every food bank in our network, major additional services will be rolled out in food banks over the next year to help Change Communities, and we’ll forge new relationships with agencies and organisations who can help people in crisis address their financial situation well before they reach the point of needing to access a food bank. But just as important will be our planned investment in research, advocacy, engagement and campaigning to Change Minds and Change Policy.

The roles advertised below will be at the heart of this vital work, and we’re incredibly excited that they will help us reach our vision quicker, providing thousands of people with the dignity of buying their own food. If you want to fight the injustice of hunger and poverty, and help people in crisis across the UK, we want to hear from you.

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Current vacancies

Network Operations

Area Manager – Devon and Cornwall – 11 month fixed term contract

Home based within Devon or Cornwall - travel required within Devon and Cornwall, occasional travel out of area including 121's and staff conferences (this role requires the post-holder to hold a valid driving license and have access to a car)
Ensuring the delivery of The Trussell Trust’s vision to end the need for food banks in the UK by developing an in-depth understanding of Trussell Trust food banks in their area and using coaching and assist to build and hold productive relationships to: · Develop and execute a strategic plan for reducing the need for food banks’ services locally. · Work alongside local partners to increase public will for long-term solutions to end the need for food banks. · Develop and manage strategic relationships with key stakeholders to assist evidenced-based policy change at a local level and feed into activity to drive policy and practice at UK wide and national levels.
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Network Operations

Brent Foodbank Lead – 6 month fixed term contract

Brent, London
This role will lead the transfer of the food bank’s governance to a new CIO currently being established, support the development of the new organisational strategy alongside the new trustees. Alongside this, provide overall line management support to the food bank team supporting the food bank operations through this transition.
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Policy Research & Impact

Public Affairs Manager

Home based within the UK, with some travel around the UK as necessary
This role will play a leadership role in delivering our ambitious policy influencing programme, helping to shape and implement influencing plans to bring about the changes needed to reduce, prevent and eventually end the need for food banks in the UK. It will provide management and oversight of some of our strategic projects.
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Policy Research & Impact

Senior Policy Researcher – 12 month FTC

Home based within the UK with some travel to Salisbury or London offices, attendance to staff conferences, 121s and team away days
This role will help drive forward the delivery of the Trussell Trust’s policy research strategy, developing and contributing to critical pieces of research that help progress our vision of ending the need for food banks.
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Network Programmes & Innovations

Food Bank Content Assistant (9 month fixed term contract)

Home based with travel around the UK, including attendance to staff conferences, 121’s and team away days.
This is an important role in supporting the Network Resources team to develop, edit and maintain the Digital Hub, a digital platform that hosts resources and information for food banks. Your support will help us to deliver this digital service, ensuring food banks have access to the latest guidance and tools, empowering them and the work they do in their local communities.
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Public Engagement

Corporate Partnerships Executive

Home based within the UK with some travel to London, Salisbury and Partner offices, or travel to food banks. Attendance to staff conferences, 121’s and team away days.
The Corporate Partnerships Executive will support the Account Management team within Corporate Partnerships in the delivery of fundraising partnerships. The Corporate Partnerships Executive is responsible for establishing, managing and growing sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships which deliver income, access to expertise and resource, and who’s influence supports the Trussell Trust in achieving our aim to end the need for food banks in the UK.
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People and Inclusion

People Assistant

Home based with some travel for meetings and staff conferences
Responsible for the delivery of a professional, responsive and inclusive employee experience. Achieved through excellence in administrative and project support and assistance to members of the People Experience team. Ensure that the team is fully supported to deliver against the requirements of the People function and business.
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Public Engagement

Community and Events Engagement Officer – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Home based with some travel to Salisbury, London Offices and attendance at staff conferences, 121’s and team away days. Some out of hours and weekend working required (nationally).
The Community and Events Engagement Officer will provide high quality and effective fundraising, project and event management across events, community, and small corporate fundraising. Developing strategic, partnerships with small corporates, groups, and organisations to deliver income and stewardship in line with our overarching objectives and ambitious income targets.
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Policy Research & Impact

Policy Manager

Home based within the UK, with some travel around the UK as necessary
This role will play a leadership role in delivering our ambitious policy influencing programme, helping to develop and advocate for the policy changes needed to reduce, prevent and eventually end the need for food banks in the UK. It will provide management and oversight of some of our key strategic projects, including supporting the food bank network with policy influencing at the local level.
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Charity Retail

Retail Area Supervisor

Salisbury with travel throughout area of responsibility
Your main responsibility will be to cover for shop managers and shop assistants in the 11 shops and warehouse as required.
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Charity Retail

Retail Sales Assistant – Salisbury

Salisbury
This role will help to ensure the Trussell Trust charity shops are run in an effective and efficient way. You will provide day to day support to aid the maximisation of sales to support the Trussell Trust's aim to end the need for food banks in the UK. You will also help to provide the volunteer team with a stimulating and supportive environment and deliver the highest standards of customer service.
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Charity Retail

Bemerton Heath Shop Manager

Salisbury
We are looking for a positive team player, who strives to be a part of our purpose: to raise funds to help end the need for food banks in the UK.  You will have a passion for sustainable fashion and be enthusiastic about delivering brilliant service to ensure the best customer experience in a lively community shop.
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