Otley 2030, Otley Community Larder
Salary: £28,000–£30,000 pro rata (depending on experience and skills)
Hours: The position is for 18.75–22.5 hours per week. Working hours can be discussed and agreed upon to suit both parties. However, as the Larder is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays, some of the weekly hours will need to be worked on those days. We will also require availability on the last Sunday of each month.
Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months (with the potential for extension, subject to funding)
Location: Otley Social Club (LS21), Otley Common, with some home working considered.
Closing Date: 20th August 2026
Help build a healthier, more connected community through food.
Are you passionate about bringing people together through food? Do you believe everyone should have access to healthy, affordable food and welcoming community spaces?
Otley 2030 is looking for an enthusiastic and community-minded Community Food Development Worker to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver projects that reduce food waste, improve food confidence, strengthen community connections and support people to eat well.
You’ll play a key role in developing practical, engaging food activities that make a real difference to local people’s lives.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be responsible for delivering a varied programme of community food activities, including:
– Planning and delivering monthly community meals and food events.
– Developing and leading a new Meals in a Bag pilot project.
– Recruiting, training and supporting volunteers.
– Promoting healthy eating, affordable cooking and sustainable food practices.
– Building partnerships with local organisations, growers and food suppliers.
– Encouraging participation from people who may face barriers to accessing community activities.
– Collecting feedback and helping demonstrate the impact of the project.
This is a hands-on role combining community development, food education, volunteer coordination and project delivery.
We’re looking for someone who is:
– Passionate about food, sustainability and community wellbeing.
– Friendly, approachable and able to build relationships with people from all backgrounds.
– Organised, proactive and able to work independently.
– Confident leading cooking activities or food-based projects.
– Experienced in supporting volunteers or community groups (desirable).
– Committed to creating inclusive, welcoming spaces where everyone feels they belong.
A Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification (or willingness to gain one) and an Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to complete one) are required.
About Otley 2030
Otley 2030 is a community charity working towards a greener, fairer and more resilient future for Otley. Through projects including the Community Larder which hopes to provide affordable surplus food, community meals and environmental initiatives. We support local people while helping reduce food waste and tackle climate change.
To find out more about our work, visit https://www.otley2030.com/