Nourish (Foodbank) Manager – Blandford

Make a real difference in your community!

Hours: 30 hours per week

Salary: £16.01 per hour equivalent to £30,800 PA (if full-time), plus 6% employer contribution to pension

Contract: Permanent Contract

Staff benefits: All staff are offered 3 wellbeing days per year (these are in addition to the annual leave allowance)

Location: United Reformed Church, Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, DT11 7PY

Line Manager: Faithworks’ Senior Programmes Lead

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 23rd February 2026, 9am

Faithworks is looking for an inspiring, people-focused leader to head up Nourish, our Community Larder and Foodbank supporting the DT11 area.

As Nourish Manager, you’ll create a warm, hope-filled space offering low‑cost food, crisis support, community meals, advice links and opportunities for people to reconnect and rebuild.

What You’ll Do:

Lead, support and grow a brilliant team of staff and volunteers Build strong partnerships with churches, councils and local agencies Oversee daily operations, safeguarding and service quality Share stories, promote Nourish and help shape its future Offer gentle spiritual support, including prayer when welcomed We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:

Experienced in leading teams in community/charity settings Has great communication and emotional intelligence Confident in managing volunteers and partnerships Organised, proactive and compassionate A practising Christian who lives out Faithworks’ values* Why join us?

You’ll play a key role in bringing dignity, stability and hope to people across Blandford – and be part of a supportive, values‑driven charity.

Ready to make a real difference? Apply to join Faithworks.

*Please note that an occupational requirement exists for the post-holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

This role involves working with vulnerable adults and requires a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Applications will ONLY be accepted using the Faithworks’ Application Form. CV and covering letters will NOT be accepted.

Please send completed application forms to: [email protected]