VACANCIES
Foodbank manager
Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank are looking for an experienced and compassionate Foodbank Manager to lead and develop our foodbank provision across seven sites in the Borough of Richmond. This pivotal role sits at the heart of our mission to support people facing food poverty, crisis and vulnerability, ensuring a warm, dignified and consistent experience for every guest.
You’ll take responsibility for the operational delivery of the Foodbank, providing leadership and support to the Assistant Foodbank Manager, Satellite Foodbank Leaders and volunteer teams. You’ll work closely with internal colleagues and external referral partners to maintain high standards, coordinate systems and ensure smooth day-to-day running of services.
A key part of the role will be championing the launch and development of our new Community Essentials Hub – expanding access to low-cost food and essentials, wider support and opportunities for involvement. The successful candidate will be well-organised, skilled at building relationships and have experience supervising staff and/or volunteers in a community or charity setting.
If you are motivated by serving people with empathy and dignity, and want to make a real difference in your local community, we’d love to hear from you. For more details and to apply, please click here.
Application Deadline Wednesday 22nd January 2026.
Caseworker
The Glass Door Charity, which we partner, are looking for a compassionate and proactive Caseworker, based in the Vineyard, to support individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity across Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank’s services.
This is one of two roles being advertised.
Both roles involve providing person-centred advice, advocacy and practical support, helping guests access accommodation, health services, benefits and other pathways out of crisis.
You’ll manage a small caseload, build trusting relationships, carry out assessments and action plans, and work closely with partner agencies, volunteers and internal teams to ensure joined-up support. Strong communication skills, resilience, good organisation, and experience working with vulnerable people are essential. Knowledge of homelessness, welfare systems and local support services is highly beneficial. If you have empathy, motivation and a commitment to supporting people towards stability and independence, we’d love to hear from you.
A full job description, core competencies and person specification are available here and here.
If you would like to apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter explaining your interest and relevant experience to jobs@glassdoor.org.uk. Please confirm if you are interested in the permanent, contract or both roles.
Application deadline December 23rd.
