Community Connector

Are you passionate about helping people overcome hardship and rebuild connections within their community?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Connector to play a vital role at the Trussell Trust Potters Bar Food Bank. In this rewarding position, you will work closely with a range of partner agencies to support individuals facing poverty and social isolation, helping them access essential services, address financial challenges, and reconnect with their local community in a meaningful and sustainable way.

• Meeting with individuals to understand their needs and offer tailored support.
  
• Linking people with local services, activities, and community groups.
  
• Working alongside volunteers to provide encouragement and practical help.
  
• Building relationships with partner agencies to develop sustainable community networks.

• Excellent communication skills and a warm, empathetic approach.
  
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
  
• Knowledge of the local area and how communities operate.
  
• A genuine passion for helping people build connections.

This role requires you to be in person at the Potters Bar Food Bank for three hours every Saturday, with the remaining two hours completed remotely.

Interested? The closing  date for applications is 23.59 on Monday 8th June 2026.

• Flexible working:Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays:36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme:Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development:A range of career & learning opportunities.
• Discounts:Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
• Wellbeing Support:Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Cycle2Work:Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Carers Confident employer.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing‑focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti‑racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed.