About the role To lead and manage the day-to-day operations of Dacorum Foodbank, ensuring the effective delivery of emergency food support to individuals and families in crisis. The Foodbank Manager will oversee a team of staff and volunteers, manage suppliers, stock and logistics, and work collaboratively with supporters, internal teams, referral agencies and support services to provide holistic, person-centred support. You will support the team to manage ad hoc donations and potentially challenging situations with empathy and professionalism. About you Leadership & Management: We are looking for someone with proven supervisory experience, strong people management skills, and the ability to delegate effectively ideally with some experience managing volunteers. Operations & Compliance: The role requires strong IT skills, organizational ability, and a solid understanding of Health & Safety, safeguarding, and data protection/GDPR. Community & Advocacy: A successful candidate will have a deep understanding of poverty and the welfare system, alongside the communication skills needed to build professional relationships and community partnerships. Values & Physicality: You should be a compassionate, adaptable problem-solver who is passionate about charity work and physically able to safely lift and move food parcels. Benefits 25 days or equivalent annual leave Flexible working environment Medicash plan, including Virtual GP, some dental and optical cover Employee assistance programme - 24/7 mental health support helpline Professional development and training NEST pension scheme How to apply Please read the full Job Description & Personal Specification.
Jan 12, 2026
Full time
About the role To lead and manage the day-to-day operations of Dacorum Foodbank, ensuring the effective delivery of emergency food support to individuals and families in crisis. The Foodbank Manager will oversee a team of staff and volunteers, manage suppliers, stock and logistics, and work collaboratively with supporters, internal teams, referral agencies and support services to provide holistic, person-centred support. You will support the team to manage ad hoc donations and potentially challenging situations with empathy and professionalism. About you Leadership & Management: We are looking for someone with proven supervisory experience, strong people management skills, and the ability to delegate effectively ideally with some experience managing volunteers. Operations & Compliance: The role requires strong IT skills, organizational ability, and a solid understanding of Health & Safety, safeguarding, and data protection/GDPR. Community & Advocacy: A successful candidate will have a deep understanding of poverty and the welfare system, alongside the communication skills needed to build professional relationships and community partnerships. Values & Physicality: You should be a compassionate, adaptable problem-solver who is passionate about charity work and physically able to safely lift and move food parcels. Benefits 25 days or equivalent annual leave Flexible working environment Medicash plan, including Virtual GP, some dental and optical cover Employee assistance programme - 24/7 mental health support helpline Professional development and training NEST pension scheme How to apply Please read the full Job Description & Personal Specification.
Location: The Elms Hemel Hempstead Salary: £16.25 an hour Hours: Saturday and/or Sunday 6 hours Every weekend/every other weekend. (approx. 2pm to 7pm but negotiable) Reports to: Elms Head Chef Closing date: 18th January 2026. We may close the advert or start interviews before the closing date based on the applicants we recieve. About the Role DENS is looking for a passionate and experienced Cook to join our team at The Elms, our 44-bedroom mixed hostel. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently and wants to make a tangible difference in the lives of our residents through nutritious, high-quality food. Key Responsibilities Meal Preparation: Safely produce high-quality hot meals, desserts, and drinks, ensuring they are nutritional, varied, and follow agreed meal plans. Safety & Compliance: Maintain strict Health & Safety standards and keep the Safer Food Better Business for Caterers records updated. Kitchen Management: Manage food prep, minimize waste, keep catering areas clean and well-stocked, and liaise with the Head Chef. Allergen Awareness: Ensure all dietary requirements and common allergens are managed with total accuracy. About you Experience: Previous experience in a kitchen (schools, colleges, or care homes is a plus) and the ability to work confidently on your own. Qualifications: A current Food Hygiene Certificate is essential . A recognized catering qualification or equivalent professional experience is required. Skills: Strong verbal communication and a passion for simple, wholesome, and well-presented food. Values: A commitment to excellent customer service and a supportive attitude toward our residents. This role is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Benefits 25 days or equivalent annual leave Flexible working environment Medicash plan, including Virtual GP, some dental and optical cover Employee assistance programme - 24/7 mental health support helpline Professional development and training NEST pension scheme How to apply If you match our criteria, please send your CV, including your Supporting Statement. For an informal chat or to request a full job discription and person specification, please ring our Accommodation Service Manager, Ruth Osbourne on
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Location: The Elms Hemel Hempstead Salary: £16.25 an hour Hours: Saturday and/or Sunday 6 hours Every weekend/every other weekend. (approx. 2pm to 7pm but negotiable) Reports to: Elms Head Chef Closing date: 18th January 2026. We may close the advert or start interviews before the closing date based on the applicants we recieve. About the Role DENS is looking for a passionate and experienced Cook to join our team at The Elms, our 44-bedroom mixed hostel. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently and wants to make a tangible difference in the lives of our residents through nutritious, high-quality food. Key Responsibilities Meal Preparation: Safely produce high-quality hot meals, desserts, and drinks, ensuring they are nutritional, varied, and follow agreed meal plans. Safety & Compliance: Maintain strict Health & Safety standards and keep the Safer Food Better Business for Caterers records updated. Kitchen Management: Manage food prep, minimize waste, keep catering areas clean and well-stocked, and liaise with the Head Chef. Allergen Awareness: Ensure all dietary requirements and common allergens are managed with total accuracy. About you Experience: Previous experience in a kitchen (schools, colleges, or care homes is a plus) and the ability to work confidently on your own. Qualifications: A current Food Hygiene Certificate is essential . A recognized catering qualification or equivalent professional experience is required. Skills: Strong verbal communication and a passion for simple, wholesome, and well-presented food. Values: A commitment to excellent customer service and a supportive attitude toward our residents. This role is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Benefits 25 days or equivalent annual leave Flexible working environment Medicash plan, including Virtual GP, some dental and optical cover Employee assistance programme - 24/7 mental health support helpline Professional development and training NEST pension scheme How to apply If you match our criteria, please send your CV, including your Supporting Statement. For an informal chat or to request a full job discription and person specification, please ring our Accommodation Service Manager, Ruth Osbourne on
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team and the HR subject matter expert, you will lead the transition of HR and Culture at DENS. You will develop a People and Culture Strategy that supports organisational aims, responds to increasing HR demands and ensures that DENS is able to attract and retain a diverse workforce of talented staff and volunteers. You will proactively plan for, comply with and respond to the evolving expectations of external stakeholders, including future employees, funders and commissioners, and changes to employment law. Duties and Responsibilities • Develop and embed a People and Culture Strategy in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Board. • Be the trusted expert HR Advisor to Senior Leaders, the lead on all formal Employee Relations (ER) related cases, and coach the HR & Culture Officer to support managers on informal cases. • Keep abreast of employment law, case law and trends, sharing these with key stakeholders to ensure policy and practices are not only compliant but innovative, and supporting the assessment and mitigation of people related risks • Gain an understanding and support leaders to innovatively respond to the recruitment challenges faced by low unemployment rates in the local area. • Lead a proactive, data informed resource/workforce planning approach, based upon internal needs and external insight and trends (including recruitment needs, skills development, employment law changes). • Develop a HR infrastructure and systems to support DENS service development. With the support of the HR and Culture Officer, review, develop and implement standardised processes and frameworks and supporting documents • Lead, motivate and develop your team, encouraging a collaborative climate. • Review and implement staff development initiatives, including a structured training plan, quality assurance of one-to-one meetings and annual performance reviews. • Oversee employee relations and improved HR systems, ensuring compliance with best employment practices and risk management • Promote a healthy workplace culture and employee and volunteer proposition through contemporary HR practices such as wellbeing, recognition. • Lead the implementation of the EDI policy, ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace • Role model a culture that supports autonomy and responsibility by coaching managers on the use of tools and guidance to enable them to effectively and confidently manage employee related issues • Ensure payroll accuracy monthly and ensure post payroll checks have been completed • Responsible for managing the HR & Culture budget. • You may be asked to undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post as requested by your manager and you must carry out the duties of the post in accordance with DENS policies and procedures. For an informal chat about the role, please contact Wendy Lewington on -
Sep 19, 2025
Full time
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team and the HR subject matter expert, you will lead the transition of HR and Culture at DENS. You will develop a People and Culture Strategy that supports organisational aims, responds to increasing HR demands and ensures that DENS is able to attract and retain a diverse workforce of talented staff and volunteers. You will proactively plan for, comply with and respond to the evolving expectations of external stakeholders, including future employees, funders and commissioners, and changes to employment law. Duties and Responsibilities • Develop and embed a People and Culture Strategy in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Board. • Be the trusted expert HR Advisor to Senior Leaders, the lead on all formal Employee Relations (ER) related cases, and coach the HR & Culture Officer to support managers on informal cases. • Keep abreast of employment law, case law and trends, sharing these with key stakeholders to ensure policy and practices are not only compliant but innovative, and supporting the assessment and mitigation of people related risks • Gain an understanding and support leaders to innovatively respond to the recruitment challenges faced by low unemployment rates in the local area. • Lead a proactive, data informed resource/workforce planning approach, based upon internal needs and external insight and trends (including recruitment needs, skills development, employment law changes). • Develop a HR infrastructure and systems to support DENS service development. With the support of the HR and Culture Officer, review, develop and implement standardised processes and frameworks and supporting documents • Lead, motivate and develop your team, encouraging a collaborative climate. • Review and implement staff development initiatives, including a structured training plan, quality assurance of one-to-one meetings and annual performance reviews. • Oversee employee relations and improved HR systems, ensuring compliance with best employment practices and risk management • Promote a healthy workplace culture and employee and volunteer proposition through contemporary HR practices such as wellbeing, recognition. • Lead the implementation of the EDI policy, ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace • Role model a culture that supports autonomy and responsibility by coaching managers on the use of tools and guidance to enable them to effectively and confidently manage employee related issues • Ensure payroll accuracy monthly and ensure post payroll checks have been completed • Responsible for managing the HR & Culture budget. • You may be asked to undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post as requested by your manager and you must carry out the duties of the post in accordance with DENS policies and procedures. For an informal chat about the role, please contact Wendy Lewington on -
