Community Connector

Community Connector

Location: Hertford

Salary: £25,541 - £27,200 per annum, pro rata

Hours: 5 per week (Saturday) – 3 hours on site at the Potters Bar Food Bank, 2 hours remote

Contract: Fixed term until February 2027

Are you passionate about helping people overcome hardship and rebuild connections within their community? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Connector to play a vital role at the Trussell Trust Potters Bar Food Bank. In this rewarding position, you will work closely with a range of partner agencies to support individuals facing poverty and social isolation, helping them access essential services, address financial challenges, and reconnect with their local community in a meaningful and sustainable way.

• Meeting with individuals to understand their needs and offer tailored support.
• Linking people with local services, activities, and community groups.
• Working alongside volunteers to provide encouragement and practical help.
• Building relationships with partner agencies to develop sustainable community networks.

• Excellent communication skills and a warm, empathetic approach.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the local area and how communities operate.
• A genuine passion for helping people build connections.

This role requires you to be in person at the Potters Bar Food Bank for three hours every Saturday, with the remaining two hours completed remotely.

Closing date: 23:59 on Monday 8th June 2026.

• Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
• Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
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We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Carers Confident employer.