Community Connector
Location: Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
Fixed Term Contract: 18 Months (end of November 2026)
Salary: £21,840 pro rata (£12 per hour) per annum
Hours: 6 per week (typically 2.5 each Saturday and 3.5 during the week)
Do you have great social skills and a passion to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people within the community? Can you help coordinate the work we do through Community Foodbanks?
A Day in the life of our Community Connector
This is a role in partnership with Trussell Trust Food banks and is based in the Potters Bar food Bank in Hertford.
In this hands-on role you’ll work directly with individuals across all sections of the community. You’ll provide short-term practical help, positive encouragement and emotional support tailored to individual needs. You’ll work directly with the Service Lead at Trussell Trust to coordinate the impact of our work to deal with the unmet needs and challenges of our service users.
You’ll be responsible for developing effective working relationships with all partners, stakeholders and local organisations. This will create social networks and local activities that can be sustained by the community in the longer-term.
Through direct contact with service users, you’ll focus on addressing social issues and helping service users to gain confidence and reconnect to their community. You’ll be at the forefront of creating bespoke support that goes beyond the surface, creating lasting change and renewed hope.
Typically, you’ll work in the foodbank between 12.30pm – 3pm each Saturday. Your other working hours will be from home or in the local community.
If you can ignite change with empathy and persuasion, this role isn't just a job – it's a chance to make a real impact. Step up to a role where your skills will help spread the power of kindness.
What do you need to be a successful Community Coordinator?
- Strong leadership skills and a knack to get the best out of people
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience delivering high-quality services to the public
- Ability to communicate with health and social care professionals
- Strong IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office programs
Interested? Closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 20th April 2025. Interviews are expected to take place from Wednesday 16th April 2025. Please note we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in. We may send interview invites to candidates prior to the closing date.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days (pro rata).
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
- Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
- Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
- Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
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