Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline:
Based: Newcastle
Salary: £28,000 Per Annum
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Regionwide
Role description: Officer
Volunteer Engagement Officer
About FareShare North East
FareShare North East is one of 21 regional centres that make up FareShare UK, a network of charitable food redistributors. Last year, FareShare North East saved over 1,800 tonnes of good surplus food from right across the food supply chain and redistributed it to over 270 charities and community groups.
These charities provide meals as part of their services to people in need – including breakfast clubs for disadvantaged children, homeless hostels, luncheon clubs for older people and domestic violence refuges. In 2025/26 we provided enough food for over 4.8 million meals.
The role
FareShare North East is looking for a friendly, organised, and people‑focused Volunteer Engagement Officer to join our Newcastle team. Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, and in this role you’ll play a key part in recruiting, training, and supporting the incredible individuals who help us redistribute surplus food across the region.
You’ll also support people on employability placements, build partnerships with community organisations, and represent FSNE at local events to grow our volunteer network. You will help create a welcoming, inclusive environment in our busy warehouse, where no two days are the same. You might be hosting a volunteer open day, coaching someone into employment, or jumping on a van run.
Working closely with the Volunteering & Employability Manager, you’ll help deliver a skills‑building programme designed to boost confidence and improve employment opportunities. You’ll also collaborate with our Operations Team to ensure volunteers feel supported and are able to sort and move food safely and efficiently.
We’re looking for someone who enjoys being part of a supportive, hands-on team and is confident working with people who are facing barriers to employment. Strong communication skills, empathy, and a passion for helping people thrive will make you a great fit for this role.
If you want to make a real impact in a growing regional charity and help strengthen our volunteer community across the North East, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please refer to the job description and email a detailed CV along with a cover letter to andy.popple@fareshare-northeast.org.uk. Your cover letter should highlight what makes you a suitable candidate, how you meet the skills and experience set out in the job description and any other supporting information relevant to the role.The deadline for applications is noon on 15th May 2026.Interviews will take place week commencing 18th May 2026
