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Roots to Work is a project of Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming.

Pantries and Community Engagement Coordinator

Healthy Living Platform
London

Posted: 9 Mar 2026

Deadline: 27 Mar 2026

Compensation: £31,000 pro-rata

Living Wage employer Ethnicity Confident scheme

Paid Part-time Fixed term / contract

Job description

£31,000 (pro rata) | 0.6 FTE (3 days per week) | Lambeth | 6-month fixed term

Healthy Living Platform is looking for a confident, organised and values-driven Pantries and Community Engagement Coordinator to help strengthen and coordinate our community food work across Lambeth.

This is a hands-on role at the heart of our food pantry network - supporting volunteers, coordinating delivery across sites, and ensuring our work is rooted in dignity, inclusion and community leadership.

 You’ll play a key role in:

• Strengthening pantry delivery and volunteer support
• Coordinating corporate volunteer days
• Supporting pathways for community-led food activity
• Embedding safe, inclusive and culturally responsive practice

We’re looking for someone with experience in community-based work and volunteer coordination, who is passionate about reducing health inequalities and supporting community-led solutions.

We warmly encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diverse communities of Lambeth.

If you’re motivated by strengthening communities through food, connection and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications Close: 27th March

Interviews: 2nd or 3rd April

Job description: Pantries and Community Engagement Coordinator JD (1).docx

Application information

How to Apply

Please send the following to HR@healthylivingplatform.org:

• Your up-to-date CV.
• A cover letter explaining why you would be an excellent candidate for the role, ensuring that you address all points listed in the essential and desirable criteria within the person specification.
• A Completed equalities monitoring form - EDI and Personal Details Form (1).docx.
• Successful candidates will need to provide 2 professional references and apply for an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Check – organised and paid for by Healthy Living Platform.

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