Location
Based in Newtown with significant work in Hay-on-Wye and other locations in Powys. A degree of agile/home working is required.

Hours
30 hours per week (4 days per week) with a flexible work pattern to be discussed with your line manager.

Salary
£28,668 pro rata (£14.70 per hour)

About the Role
Are you passionate about local, fresh and seasonal produce? Cultivate, host of Bwyd Powys Food—the sustainable food partnership for Powys—is seeking a highly motivated and organised Local Food Systems Officer to join their team. The role supports the creation of a food hub in Hay and the development and expansion of a food hub in Newtown. You will develop and strengthen local distribution networks by building relationships with partners, growers, and customers across Powys. Key responsibilities include identifying and vetting producers, facilitating their integration into local food networks, and training suppliers on relevant software such as the Open Food Network. You will work with suppliers to develop new product lines to meet demand, organise pick-up and delivery routes, coordinate collections and deliveries between partner organisations, and monitor produce quality while managing complaints. The role also involves organising staff and volunteer drivers, promoting the food hubs across online and offline platforms, managing health and safety for those you supervise, and maintaining connections with processing facilities and producers. Additionally, you will collaborate with other members of the Sustainable Food Places network to share knowledge and experiences related to supply chain development. This is a 24-month contract with potential extension pending future funding, reporting to Senior Management.

Experience
- Experience of spreadsheets and databases
- Experience with supply chain logistics or distribution (Essential)
- Experience of coordinating volunteers (Preferred)
- Experience in the food sector (Preferred)

About you
- Passionate about local, fresh and seasonal produce (Essential)
- Ability to build relationships with customers and suppliers (Essential)
- An organised and systematic approach to work with flexibility
- Ability to deal with crises calmly and creatively, a lateral thinker (Preferred)
- An entrepreneurial approach to growing your own role (Preferred)
- Able to drive and have use of your own vehicle for occasional business use
- Willingness to travel around Powys (Essential)
- Desire to support the Cultivate team and Bwyd Powys Food partnership to succeed in linked projects (Essential)
- Commitment to putting equal opportunities policies into practice (Essential)
- Ability to speak, read and write in Welsh (Preferred)

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated, but relevant experience and skills as outlined above are required.