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We’re looking for passionate people who want to help build a stronger, hunger-free community in Barking and Dagenham. If you’d like to make a real impact, check out our current opportunity below.

Current Vacancy

Funding and Community Engagement Officer

Hope Family Trust – Barking Foodbank

Working hours: 30 hours per week (1-year fixed term contract)
Location: Barking & Dagenham
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum
Responsible to: Senior Management

About the Role

Hope Family Trust – Barking Foodbank is looking for someone exceptional to help us fight hunger in our community.

We’re on a mission to increase our fundraising income from £200,000 to £500,000, and need a passionate, results-driven individual to lead this effort. In this role, you will:

  • Build strong relationships with trusts, foundations, businesses, schools, and individuals

  • Craft impactful campaigns and proposals

  • Drive local engagement and financial support for our essential work

You’ll be supported by our Senior Management Team and be at the heart of our local strategy to reduce foodbank reliance.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary

  • 6–8 days additional break over Christmas

  • Supportive and committed team environment

How to Apply

Please apply by sending your:

  • CV

  • Portfolio of achievements

  • Supporting statement
    (in Microsoft Word format)

 Email your application to: [email protected]
Closing Date: 31 June 2025, 23:59:59

We are reviewing CVs on a rolling basis, so we encourage early applications.

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