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Business Network Coordinator

Feeding Liverpool
Liverpool

Posted: 13 Mar 2025

Deadline: 30 Mar 2025

Compensation: £30,000 - £37,000 per year

Paid Full-time

Job description

We are looking for a Business Network Coordinator- someone who will work collaboratively with existing partners and forge new relationships with local food businesses to drive change in the food sector, embedding good food principles throughout the supply chain and helping shape how people in Liverpool access food. 

Main Purpose of the Job:

• To support the development of a network of healthy and sustainable food businesses, ensuring good practice and values are embedded within the local food economy.
• To establish and manage relationships with SMEs and corporations, connecting stakeholders to Liverpool’s Good Food Plan, to drive systemic change and promote sustainability across the city’s food system.
• Diversify Feeding Liverpool's funding mix and raising its city-wide profile as a key partner for impactful collaboration.
• To connect SMEs and corporations with community food initiatives, to broaden the scope of work happening within communities, enabling the development of food citizenship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a strategic plan for corporate and SME engagement, focusing on partnerships that align with Feeding Liverpool’s mission and values.
• Secure corporate sponsorships and funding opportunities through tailored packages linked to Feeding Liverpool’s programmes, campaigns, and events.
• Act as a central point of contact for external stakeholders seeking to engage with Liverpool’s food network, fostering meaningful collaborations.
• Advocate for and implement projects aligned with the Good Food Plan, specifically Goal 3 (enabling food citizenship), Goal 4 (shifting policy & practice) and Goal 5 (connecting the community).
• Lead initiatives to enhance food provenance, quality, and sustainability within Liverpool’s food systems.
• Collaborate with public, private, and community sectors to promote sustainable food practices, influencing city-wide conversations on food environments.
• Manage risks associated with corporate engagement, including mission drift and reputational risks, through clear partnership criteria and ethical guidelines.
• Represent Feeding Liverpool at local and national events, promoting the Good Food Plan and sustainable food initiatives.
• Monitor and report on the impact of partnerships, ensuring the role’s sustainability within 12 months.

Key Tasks:

• Forge mutually beneficial, long-term partnerships with SMEs and corporations.
• Develop a model to connect private sector stakeholders with the Good Food Plan and Liverpool’s food ecosystem.
• Advocate the integration of good food principles into city planning, public health initiatives, and corporate policies.
• Develop promotional strategies for local sustainable food businesses, enhancing visibility and consumer engagement.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and skill exchange between corporate partners and Feeding Liverpool’s network.

General Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with Feeding Liverpool’s team, trustees, and external partners to achieve strategic objectives.
• Promote the ethos of the Good Food Plan in all activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and align all actions with Feeding Liverpool’s values.

Reporting to: Feeding Liverpool Director

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (some evening/weekend work may be required).

Notice Period: One month

Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 per year

Location: Liverpool region. Hybrid working with a minimum of three days in-office (L1 area).

For further information and to view the Job Specification, visit the Feeding Liverpool website: Vacancies - Feeding Liverpool

We encourage interested candidates to apply even if you don't meet all the listed requirements; we value diverse experiences and perspectives that can bring fresh ideas to our team.

Application information

How to apply: Submit a short cover letter & C.V. to gentian@feedingliverpool.org

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