Job Vacancy: Volunteer Engagement Officer

Full time | Permanent | £28,000

Westerhope, Newcastle, with travel throughout the North East required

FareShare North East is looking for a friendly, organised, and people‑focused Volunteer Engagement Officer to join our Newcastle team. Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, and in this role you’ll play a key part in recruiting, training, and supporting the incredible individuals who help us redistribute surplus food across the region.

You’ll also support people on employability placements, build partnerships with community organisations, and represent FSNE at local events to grow our volunteer network. You will help create a welcoming, inclusive environment in our busy warehouse, where no two days are the same. You might be hosting a volunteer open day, coaching someone into employment, or jumping on a van run.

Working closely with the Volunteering & Employability Manager, you’ll help deliver a skills‑building programme designed to boost confidence and improve employment opportunities. You’ll also collaborate with our Operations Team to ensure volunteers feel supported and are able to sort and move food safely and efficiently.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys being part of a supportive, hands-on team and is confident working with people who are facing barriers to employment. Strong communication skills, empathy, and a passion for helping people thrive will make you a great fit for this role.

If you want to make a real impact in a growing regional charity and help strengthen our volunteer community across the North East, we’d love to hear from you.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification below for full details.

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How to apply

To apply, please refer to the job description and email a detailed CV along with a cover letter to [email protected]. Your cover letter should highlight what makes you a suitable candidate, how you meet the skills and experience set out in the job description and any other supporting information relevant to the role.

The deadline for applications is noon on 15^th May 2026.

Interviews will take place week commencing 18^th May 2026.

To arrange a chat about the role, please email Andy with your availability.

Part time (20 hours per week) | Permanent | £26,500 (pro rata)

Westerhope, Newcastle

FareShare North East is seeking a Stock Coordinator to join its busy Newcastle based team. We are looking for someone approachable, organised and proactive to ensure good food reaches charities and community groups across the region.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for all aspects of stock control – from booking food in and managing inventory, to allocating surplus food fairly and efficiently to community organisations. The postholder will also work closely with FareShare UK’s Supply Chain & Logistics team to make sure the North East receives the right food at the right time.

This is a hands-on, operational position where no two days will be the same. The role will support warehouse operations, including driving delivery vans and operating forklifts – a full UK driving license is essential and a forklift license is an advantage (training will be provided). Strong IT skills are required, with experience using Warehouse Management Systems or tools such as Power BI are welcomed.

The postholder will work closely with the Operations Team, reporting to the Operations Manager.

You will be someone who enjoys playing a major part of a skilled, supportive team within a values-led organisation. This is the sort of role where you can get involved in all aspects of what we do. You’ll be contributing to a culture of togetherness, inclusivity, respect and passion in a vision that no good food goes to waste in the North East of England, maximising the social value of surplus food through the groups the organisation supports.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification below for full details.

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How to apply

To apply, please refer to the job description and email a detailed CV along with a cover letter to [email protected]. Your cover letter should highlight what makes you a suitable candidate, how you meet the skills and experience set out in the job description and any other supporting information relevant to the role.

The deadline for applications is 23rd April 2026 at 10am.

To arrange a chat about the role, please email Eric with your availability.

Today marks the opening of our brand new warehouse in Middlesbrough.

We’ll be sharing the full details of the exciting story behind it shortly, but for now, here’s our new address:

FareShare North East
Unit 1A & 1B
Stephenson Court
Skippers Lane
Middlesbrough
TS6 6UT

Our phone number remains the same.

We’ll be sharing more about the journey behind the move very soon… watch this space,

Full time | Permanent
Stephenson Court, Skippers Lane Industrial Estate, Middlesbrough
£34,000

It is an exciting time to join FareShare North East as we expand our activity with a new Hub. The new site has a new commercial kitchen and training kitchen facilities, designed to support the local area to further utilise surplus food.

FareShare North East is looking to recruit a Head & Community Chef, a new role supporting FSNE to maximise the kitchens’ impact and value in the Tees Valley area. We are looking for someone who is innovative, creative and passionate about making more food available to more people and reducing food waste.

The successful candidate will oversee the commercial kitchen function, which will include preparing meals from surplus food for our volunteers and visitors, being an active part of projects and initiatives that include prepared food and oversee catering for larger events (as required).

The role’s main responsibility will be to oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring the production of high-quality meals, maintaining food safety standards, and managing a small team of culinary volunteers. This will involve creativity in menu planning, cost management, and delivering excellent inclusive culinary experiences.

The role will also oversee the training kitchen function, which will include delivering workshops and masterclasses to volunteers and community groups, providing them with the skills needed to prepare meals themselves using surplus food.

The postholder will work closely with the Director of Social Enterprise, the Operations Team as well as the broader Senior Leadership Team.

You will be someone who enjoys playing a major part of a skilled, supportive team within a values-led organisation. This is the sort of role where you can get involved in all aspects of what we do and where no two days are the same. You’ll be contributing to a culture of togetherness, inclusivity, respect and passion in a vision that no good food goes to waste in the North East of England, maximising the social value of surplus food through the groups the organisation supports.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification below for full details.

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How to apply

To apply, please refer to the job description and email a detailed CV along with a cover letter to [email protected]. Your cover letter should highlight what makes you a suitable candidate, how you meet the skills and experience set out in the job description and any other supporting information relevant to the role.

The deadline for applications is 21st April 2026 at 10am.

To arrange a chat about the role, please email Joe with your availability.

Join Team FareShare North East at the Coventry Building Society Great North Swim and take on the 1 mile open water challenge this summer.

12- 14 June 2026 Lake Windermere, Lake District

The 1 Mile distance is suitable for swimmers of all abilities. You will swim the equivalent of 64 lengths of a 25m pool and the average time to complete this distance is 40 minutes. Choose a leisurely breaststroke while taking in the scenery or kick into crawl for a faster time. You must be 16 years or above to enter this event.

Why swim for us?

Every year, thousands of tonnes of good food go to waste – food that could be enjoyed by people and communities across the North East.

By swimming with us, you’ll help:

• Save good food from going to waste
• Support charities and community groups across the region
• Reduce the environmental impact of food waste

Your strokes won’t just get you to the shore – they’ll help keep good food moving where it’s needed most.

What you’ll get

• A guaranteed place in the 1 mile Great North Swim
• An optional behind-the-scenes depot visit to see how surplus food is sorted and shared across the region
• A post-race meet-up with Team FareShare, including a group photo to celebrate your achievement
• A “fuelled by FareShare” food moment after the race – a chance to refuel and experience the kind of good food you’re helping save and share
• Support from our team to help you reach your fundraising target

What we ask from you

• A registration fee of £20
• A commitment to raise £350

Every pound raised helps us rescue more good food and get it to where it’s needed most.

Limited places available

We have just 10 charity places, so we encourage you to apply early.

Prefer pavements to water? Our Great North Run places are now open!

How to Enter

Grab your place by completing the short form below and a member of our team will be in touch.

Turn your miles into meals (and make a real difference along the way)

Take on the iconic Great North Run on 13th September 2026, and join Team FareShare North East – helping to rescue good food, reduce waste, and support communities across our region.

With just 15 charity places available, this is your chance to be part of something practical, positive, and full of impact.

Why run for FareShare North East?

Every year, thousands of tonnes of good food go to waste – food that could be enjoyed by people and communities across the North East.

By running with us, you’ll help:

• Save good food from going to waste
• Support charities and community groups across the region
• Reduce the environmental impact of food waste

Your miles won’t just get you to the finish line – they’ll help keep good food moving where it’s needed most.

What you’ll get as part of Team FareShare

As part of Team FareShare North East, you’ll be joining a charity that takes a practical, hands-on approach to making a difference – and your experience will reflect that.

You’ll receive:

• A FareShare North East running vest to wear with pride on race day
• An optional behind-the-scenes depot visit to see how surplus food is sorted and shared across the region
• A post-race meet-up with Team FareShare, including a group photo to celebrate your achievement
• A simple “fuelled by FareShare” food moment after the race – a chance to refuel and experience the kind of good food you’re helping save and share
• Ongoing support, encouragement, and fundraising guidance from our team
• Real stories and updates showing the impact you’re making for communities and the environment

What we ask from you

• A registration fee of £40
• A commitment to raise £350

How it works

1. Register your interest using the form at the bottom of this page
2. We’ll review applications and offer places
3. If successful, you’ll confirm your place and complete registration
4. We’ll register you with the Great North Run
5. You’ll receive an email to complete your official race entry
6. You start fundraising – and we’ll support you all the way

Limited places available

We have just 15 charity places, so we encourage you to apply early.

Not a runner? Take the plunge with our Great North Swim places!