Salisbury Foodbank Assistant

Join Salisbury Foodbank – Make a Real Difference in Your Community

Role: Foodbank Office & Warehouse Assistant
Location: Salisbury Foodbank Office
Hours: Part-time – 12 hours per week
Salary: Real Living Wage
Contract: Permanent

Salisbury Foodbank is here to provide emergency food and support to local people in crisis. We're part of the Trussell Trust network and committed to a future where no one in our community goes hungry.

We’re now looking for a caring, capable, and highly organised Office & Warehouse Assistant to support our busy operations and help keep the Foodbank running smoothly. This is a varied, hands-on role, where your attention to detail and heart for helping others will make a genuine impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the day-to-day admin and data tasks in the Foodbank office

• Entering food voucher and stock information into our online system

• Handling emails and phone enquiries with warmth and professionalism

• Keeping our systems and records in line with data protection policies

• Assisting with social media updates and basic website maintenance

• Helping coordinate collections, events, and other Foodbank projects

• Following health & safety and safeguarding guidelines at all times

• Lifting and moving food boxes (up to approx. 13kg) in the warehouse

• Occasionally stepping in to support or deputise for the manager/warehouse lead

Who You Are

• You’re organised, proactive, and genuinely care about helping others

• Confident with general admin and basic finance/data entry

• A strong communicator, both written and verbal

• Skilled in using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace & happy to learn new systems

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a supportive team

• Willing to undertake training in health & safety, safeguarding, and more

• Happy to undergo a DBS check

• Able to work occasional out-of-hours events (with time off in lieu)

What They Offer

• A supportive, friendly working environment where your work really matters

• A chance to be part of a dedicated team making a positive difference every day

• Opportunities to grow your skills and gain experience in the charity sector

• A flexible, part-time role with meaningful purpose

If you're looking for a role where compassion meets practicality — and where your attention to detail helps feed families in need — we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please contact the team at Salisbury Foodbank or email maria@salisbury.foodbank.org.uk with your CV. You can call them on 01722 580 173