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Strategic Development Coordinator

Galloway Food Hub
... and from home

Posted: 17 Feb 2026

Deadline: 26 Feb 2026

Compensation: £16.50/hr

Paid Part-time Permanent

Job description

The Strategic Development Coordinator will be employed initially by Propagate but working on behalf of Galloway Food Hub.

All roles will have a practical and hands on element – helping make packing, sorting and delivering days run smoothly. Roles may at times be interchangeable and should be approached with a cooperative team ethos. All roles will be supported by an active and enthusiastic board of Directors, a Finance Manager and Marketing Coordinator.

If you believe our food should be fair for producers and communities, and healthy for people and planet, read on…

Job Description

This person will have a lead in driving forward plans to increase economic sustainability and resilience. They should have a can-do attitude, a big picture thinker but with boots on the ground. They will lead on the following:

• Co-creating and implementing an agreed Action Plan to move the Food Hub to weekly sales

• Working collaboratively with the Marketing Coordinator to increase sales and expand the customer base

• Working collaboratively with the Volunteer Coordinator to grow the volunteer base

• First point of contact for official and business inquiries

• Leading on developing funding applications, monitoring and final reporting

• A working understanding of a range of platforms and IT systems; including OFN, Microsoft, Stripe, Xero, Mailchimp, WordPress and Google applications.

• Organising events & networking on behalf of the Galloway Food Hub

• Being part of the active packing and delivery team as needed.

• Cooperation across D&G/South of Scotland with other emerging Food Hubs

• Other tasks and duties in relation to running the Galloway Food Hub.

Person Specification

Essential

• Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate vision into practical action.

• Experience of business development, enterprise growth, or organisational development.

• Experience of writing funding applications and producing monitoring or evaluation reports.

• Confident communicator, able to represent the organisation professionally with partners, funders and stakeholders.

• Experience of working collaboratively within small teams and community-led organisations.

• Good financial awareness and understanding of income generation in a social enterprise context.

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

• Working knowledge of relevant digital platforms (e.g. Open Food Network, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Mailchimp, Stripe, Xero, WordPress or similar systems).

• Commitment to local food systems, climate-friendly enterprise and community-led development.

• Willingness to undertake practical, hands-on work including packing and delivery support.

• Valid UK driving license

Desirable

• Experience in the food, farming, or local supply chain sector.

• Experience supporting volunteer development or community engagement.

• Knowledge of Dumfries & Galloway or the South of Scotland food landscape.

• Event organisation and networking experience.

• Understanding of cooperative or producer-led business models.

• Access to own vehicle

Application information

Please send a relevant CV and covering letter, ensuring you have covered the points on the Person Specification to: hello@gallowayfoodhub.org.uk

Closing date Thursday 26 February.

We expect to hold the interviews in person in the Glenkens Community Centre, Dalry on Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd March.

For more information visit: www.gallowayfoodhub.org.uk

Please contact us if you have any questions about this role.

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