Foodbank Manager

Location: Hemel Hempstead, with occasional travel
Salary: ÂŁ30,000
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week. Mon-Fri, occasional evenings and weekends
Reports to: Head of Empowerment & Support Services
Closing date: Sunday 18th January 2026

About the role

To lead and manage the day-to-day operations of Dacorum Foodbank, ensuring the effective delivery of emergency food support to individuals and families in crisis. The Foodbank Manager will oversee a team of staff and volunteers, manage suppliers, stock and logistics, and work collaboratively with supporters, internal teams, referral agencies and support services to provide holistic, person-centred support. You will support the team to manage ad-hoc donations and potentially challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.

About you

  • Leadership and management: We are looking for someone with proven supervisory experience, strong people management skills and the ability to delegate effectively – ideally with some experience managing volunteers.
  • Operations and compliance: The role requires strong IT skills, organisational ability and a solid understanding of Health & Safety, safeguarding and data protection/GDPR.
  • Community and advocacy: A successful candidate will have a deep understanding of poverty and the welfare system, alongside the communication skills needed to build professional relationships and community partnerships.
  • Values and physicality: You should be a compassionate, adaptable problem-solver who is passionate about charity work and physically able to safely lift and move food parcels.

Benefits

  • 25 days or equivalent annual leave
  • Flexible working environment
  • Medicash plan, including Virtual GP, some dental and optical cover
  • Employee assistance programme – 24/7 mental health support helpline
  • Professional development and training
  • NEST pension scheme

How to apply

Please read the full Job Description & Personal Specification.

If you match our criteria, please send your CV, including your Supporting Statement, to HR@dens.org.uk.

For an informal chat, please ring Sarah Minty on 01442 412340. Please advise us should you require adjustments to be made for you at interview.

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