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Shropshire Food Futures Project Co-ordinator

Shropshire Good Food Partnership
Remote working

Posted: 15 Oct 2026

Deadline: 2 Nov 2026

Compensation: £34,983 per annum (pro rata)

Paid Remote working

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Job description

Are you passionate about sustainable food, community action, and tackling climate change in Shropshire?

The Shropshire Good Food Partnership is looking for a Project Coordinator to lead “Marches Food Systems for the Future” in Shropshire.  This transformational, community-led climate project is funded by The National Lottery’s Climate Action Fund.  The role is part of an exciting bioregional initiative promoting regenerative agriculture, access to local food and community resilience.   

The Role

You will lead project delivery, strategic coordination, and community engagement across Shropshire as part of the Marches Bioregional climate action initiative. Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting community led climate action including creating “Our Story of Food” and growing or cooking projects in three communities in Shropshire.  
  • Recruiting and supporting local growers, cooks, and facilitators to deliver on the ground.
  • Building strong links between local farmers and communities through local food supply initiatives.
  • Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion across rural communities.
  • Collaborating with regional partners and tracking carbon/social impact metrics.

Key Details

  • Salary: £34,983 per annum (pro rata)
  • Hours: 30 hrs/week (4 days, flexible/job share considered)
  • Contract: Fixed-term until 31st March 2030
  • Location: Shropshire-based (regular local travel required; must have own vehicle)

Requirements

Proven experience in community-led food or sustainability projects, co-production/engagement/facilitation skills, and a deep understanding of sustainable food systems.  We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Application information

Contact katy@shropshiregoodfood.org for an application form and more details.

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About Shropshire Good Food Partnership

We use food as a lever for broad-reaching systems change and resilience. SGFP brings people together from across the county representing all aspects of the food system, from farmers to retailers, food banks, schools, community organisations, academic institutions, local Councils and more. ​​We engage from farm and community levels, up to the county, the Bioregion of the Marches linking with other food partnerships, and feed into National-level policy, research and advocacy.​

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