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Regional Coordinator - North of England

Better Food Traders
Remote working

Posted: 9 Dec 2024

Deadline: 13 Jan 2025

Compensation: £15/hour

Paid Part-time Flexible hours Fixed term / contract Remote working

Job description

Do you want to help create a better food system? Come and join the Better Food Traders, supporting the work of this dynamic network in a fully flexible, part-time role. We’re looking for a Regional Coordinator based in the North of England, working 12 hours a week on a flexible basis, initially on a fixed-term contract for 6 months. This is an important role, responsible for helping us build the BFT Network in the North of England as well as identifying and responding to the needs of our members there. 

This job is open to everyone, regardless of background. We acknowledge that the environmental sector is less accessible to people from minority backgrounds and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We especially want to hear from you if you feel that opportunities like this are less available to you, or you don’t see yourself represented very often in the environmental or sustainable food sectors.

MAIN JOB OBJECTIVES

1. Work closely with the Executive Director to expand the list of potential members in the North of England, support outreach to new members, and ensure a smooth application process for new members.
2. Assist in the on-boarding process for new members and responding to enquiries from new and existing members.
3. Support the Membership Manager with planning our member events and managing the logistics of online and in-person events.
4. Help the Membership Manager identify the specific training needs of members, and assist in the facilitation of peer-to-peer support and collaborative working between members via the BFT Members Facebook group. 
5. Contribute to the development of written member materials and social posts, for recruitment, events, member training and coordinated marketing.
6. Help ensure that the needs of BFT members in the North of England are represented in the Better Food Traders organisational strategy. 
7. Identify Local Authorities and Food Partnerships in the North of England where Better Food Traders may be able to offer consultancy or support. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Based in the North of England, with an understanding of and passion for nature-friendly farming and sustainable food businesses in the region.
• A people person. Ability to work inclusively and create connections with people from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and experiences ensuring the highest standard of customer service.  
• Strong administration skills, including good knowledge of G-Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms and Slides), Wordpress, Facebook, Mailchimp and Zoom.
• Strong communication skills, with a helpful and professional manner. 
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrable understanding of when to consult, to make decisions or to defer to others. 
• Knowledge and understanding of the UK alternative food retail sector.
• Commitment to the aims of Better Food Traders.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Desirable

• Understanding of GDPR - or willingness to be trained.
• Skills and experience in events planning.
• Skills and experience in writing newsletters and managing email lists.

JOB INFO

Freelance contract - £15 per hour for 12 hours a week - fixed term for 6 months.

Remote working with some travel to regional events (travel expenses paid). 

Weekly team zoom meeting on Tuesday mornings  - not essential but good if you can join regularly.

Application information

To apply, send your CV and a cover letter to hello@betterfoodtraders.org and please title your email 'Application for BFT Regional Coordinator - North of England'.

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