Advertised from 16 September 2026

Role

About the East Lothian Foodbank

East Lothian Foodbank provides food and emergency daily essentials to local people who are experiencing hardship in East Lothian. Alongside the provision of emergency food parcels and essentials, we offer a money advice service and practical support to individuals and families who use our service. In addition to this, we work with partners and local community to influence policy towards ending poverty in East Lothian.

As an independent Scottish charity, we are fortunate to also be part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by Trussell, working together to ensure no one in the UK needs a food bank to survive.

About this role

This is a varied and hands-on role based in our warehouse for a proactive individual, looking to support local communities. You will help lead a team of volunteers to ensure that our warehouse runs efficiently by - coordinating effective stock control, arranging timely transportation of stock deliveries, and meeting legislative standards (Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Food Hygiene etc).

This is a supervisor role in which you will support and guide team members in the day-to-day running of our foodbank. This will include our new Food Club Coordinator and our Van Driver.

Application notes

Application deadline: Friday 2nd October 2026 12pm Noon*

Interview date: It is anticipated that interviews will be held on or around the w/c 5th October*

Interview location: In person, Tranent

Please submit your CV of no more than 2 sides of A4 to joinourteam@eastlothian.foodbank.org.uk along with a cover letter telling us why you are interested in this role and why you are a suitable candidate. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

As part of our recruitment process there will also be a short practical assessment that forms part of the interview.

In line with our Recruitment and Selection Policy this role will be subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.

*We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.

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