Volunteer & Engagement Coordinator at Full Circle Food Project

Contract Type: Fixed term

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline:

Based: Northumberland

Salary: £25,472 Per Annum

Salary Type: Fixed Salary

Location: Northumberland

Role description: Project Support

Full Circle Food Project is a vibrant charity based in Ashington, working across the South East of Northumberland. Our vision is to empower individuals and communities to thrive with the knowledge and skills needed to cultivate a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.

Through education, hands-on cooking experiences, urban gardening initiatives, and practical strategies to minimise food waste, we aim to create a future where everyone has access to nutritious food, understands its value, and embraces sustainable living and wellbeing practices. We believe food brings people together — and our volunteers are central to making this happen.

About the Role

As Volunteer & Engagement Coordinator, you will play a key role in recruiting, supporting, and inspiring our volunteers while strengthening engagement across the communities we work with. You will develop positive volunteer experiences, build strong relationships, and ensure volunteers feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute meaningfully to our work.

You will work closely with staff, partners, and community groups to grow our volunteer programme and enhance participation across our projects. This role is ideal for someone who is people-focused, organised, and passionate about community development and inclusion.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Benefits including flexible working and an employee assistance programme

• Opportunities for professional development and growth

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities

• Collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals and volunteers

• Contribute to a growing movement towards sustainable living and food security

If you’re enthusiastic about working with people and helping communities thrive through volunteering and engagement, we’d love to hear from you.