Food System Coordinator

Salary: £27784 to £29784 – 37 hrs per week – 3-year fixed term

Middlesbrough Environment City (MEC) is an independent charity that promotes healthy and sustainable living. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic coordinator to deliver a unique project. This role will be responsible for the delivery and implementation of a localised food system change, across a three-year project based in Middlesbrough.

The three key elements of this project will include:

1. Creating healthy, nutritious sustainable food for all using local food, gluts, and food system surplus through an innovative model of community-led enterprise
2. Strengthening a localised supply of sustainable fresh produce through supporting the development of new nature friendly food producers
3. Supporting the development of a more localised nature friendly sustainable food system and resilient supply of local produce through infrastructure improvement and developing partnerships and networks with shared vision and common ground.

With a passion for a thriving, supportive and more resilient local food system, you will have the ability to motivate, provide inspiration and leadership to others. You will require excellent communication and organisational skills and a have commitment to healthy, sustainable and accessible food for all.

If you feel that you have the skills and attributes for this position, then we would like to hear from you.  For further details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

To apply please download an application form from the foot of this page. Alternatively, contact Middlesbrough Environment City on info@menvcity.org.uk or 01642 579820.

Closing Date: 1pm – Thursday 8^th August 2024

Interview Date:  TBC