Food System Coordinator

Food System Coordinator

Salary: £27784 to £29784 – 37 hrs per week – 3-year
fixed term

Middlesbrough Environment City (MEC) is an independent charity that promotes healthy and
sustainable living. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic coordinator
to deliver a unique project.

This role will be responsible for the delivery and implementation of a localised food system
change, across a three-year project based in Middlesbrough.

The three key elements of this project will include:

1. Creating healthy, nutritious sustainable food for all using local food, gluts, and food
   system surplus through an innovative model of community-led enterprise
2. Strengthening a localised supply of sustainable fresh produce through supporting the
   development of new nature friendly food producers
3. Supporting the development of a more localised nature friendly sustainable food system and
   resilient supply of local produce through infrastructure improvement and developing
   partnerships and networks with shared vision and common ground.

With a passion for a thriving, supportive and more resilient local food system, you will have
the ability to motivate, provide inspiration and leadership to others. You will require
excellent communication and organisational skills and a have commitment to healthy, sustainable
and accessible food for all.

If you feel that you have the skills and attributes for this position, then we would like to
hear from you. For further details please refer to the Job Description and Person
Specification.

To apply please download an application form from www.menvcity.org.uk. Alternatively, contact Middlesbrough
Environment City on [email protected] or 01642
579820.

Closing Date: 1pm Thursday 8th August 2024

Interview Date:  TBC