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1st Step Bridgend Eco-Hub Coordinator

  • Part time
  • £21,400 pro-rata
  • Bridgend Community Centre
  • Closing 28th February 2022


  • Advertised from 2nd February 2022
  • 14 hours per week. 0.4 pro-rata that can be worked flexibly

Role

1st Step Development Ventures is a community-led charity and social enterprise working in West Lothian and Falkirk. We work towards communities that make addiction recovery real by challenging stigma, supporting people to see their own strengths, creating opportunities for them to rebuild social connections and find purpose and fulfilment in their local communities.

Our aim is to promote recovery from addiction and improve mental health by developing sustainable social enterprises that can grow as our team grows into stronger and more resilient people, at the same time as making a positive impact in our community.

We run a number of initiatives that create fulfilling opportunities for people to learn, find purpose and build up strong, supportive relationships.

Since April 2020 in response to COVID-19 we have been running an essential items and food delivery service to people in need across West Lothian and Falkirk. The operation has evolved significantly and we have built strong relationships with many local communities, businesses and third sector organisations.

Over the course of this response to COVID-19 a longer-term need for food security and sustainability has become apparent. 1st Step has responded by starting to transition our food project into a new Eco-Hub based in the Bridgend Community Centre, which is open 3 mornings every week. We want it to be a space where local people can share and access surplus food from local businesses and community organisations with the main mission being sharing surplus with everyone and reducing food waste.

We are also re-launching our 1s Step Community Café which is open once a week on Tuesday lunchtimes and also distributes excess food.

We have received funding from Impact Funding Partners and have an exciting new post of Eco-Hub Coordinator. We are seeking an enthusiastic person who is passionate about food, cares deeply about everyone having the opportunity to eat well and hates to see waste. The new post holder will coordinate the volunteers for the café and the new Eco-Hub, support and grow the existing team, and help find new sources of excess food.

Application notes

To apply please send us a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role and how you think your skills and experience are what we are looking for to: firststepdevelopment@gmail.com by Monday 28th February 2022.

If you would like more information or to discuss anything in relation to the new post contact Maria Throp, Development Manager, phone: 07597392931 email: firststepdevelopment@gmail.com


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