Food Justice Network & Projects Lead

If you are passionate about social justice and making a real difference to the systems that seek to release people from food insecurity this role maybe for you. You will lead on the implementation of the Gateshead Food Justice Network and help turn it into something that actually shifts how people experience food support locally.
You will bring people together, keep things moving, and make sure it leads to action, not just conversation.
Alongside the network, you will pick up a small number of Feeding Families projects and see them through to completion.
You will need to be comfortable working in an asset-based community development way. Which is not always neat, but it matters.

What you’ll be doing

Lead and coordinate the Gateshead Food Justice Network
Build strong relationships across charities, community groups, and public sector partners
Bring people together in a way that feels open, honest, and inclusive
Turn conversations into action and keep momentum going
Support the development of local food solutions that focus on dignity, not dependency
Deliver and manage a small number of projects alongside the network
Keep a clear handle on progress, risks, and what needs to shift

What we are looking for

Someone who can build trust quickly with a wide range of people
Organised, but not rigid
Able to hold multiple moving parts and still see the bigger picture
Confident leading conversations, even when they’re challenging
Experience in community, charity, or partnership work
Comfortable working independently and taking ownership

Why it matters

We are moving away from crisis response, towards something more sustainable that builds resilience.
Food can be the gateway to release from food insecurity. At Feeding Families we are more than just food.

About Feeding Families

We get the right food to the right people at the right time, but we do not stop there.
We are building something bigger. Stronger systems, better partnerships, and routes out of crisis that actually last.
Our values are simple. Dignity. Integrity. Action Together.

If those are yours, you will fit in here.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete our Application Form, outlining why you meet the criteria of the job description to Wayne Dobson at wayne@feedingfamilies.org.uk.

If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact us on 0191 908 7163.