Veg Box Scheme Manager

Working with The University of Sheffield

Role

As Manager, you will have the responsibility to oversee the running the veg box scheme, ensure it is running efficiently, providing an excellent customer experience and meeting our values and mission as an organisation. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of the cooperative, supporting its growth and strengthening its community impact.

For the right person this opportunity represents a meaningful role in a values-led, community-oriented organisation; flexible working and a supportive, inclusive environment; opportunities for personal and professional development; involvement in shaping the direction of a growing social enterprise.

Responsibilities

Oversee and support weekly veg box ordering, packing and delivery operations

Manage a team of 12 part-time staff to ensure high staff well-being and effective timetabling

Manage budgets and financial reporting to our Board of Directors

Lead marketing, outreach, and customer service efforts

Ensure health and safety and compliance with food handling regulations, including our certification by the Soil Association

To take the lead on the strategic development of the Regather Fruit & Veg Box scheme

Skills & Experience

Essential Skills

Excellent organisational and logistical skills. Systems thinking and problem solving.

Excellent communication skills. Experience in team leadership and customer service.

Passion for local, organic food and cooperative values

Financial literacy and ability to manage budgets

Excellent knowledge of IT systems (e.g. excel spreadsheets, mail merge, email, databases, learning new software)

Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise long-term tasks and goals

Desirable Skills

Knowledge of sustainable agriculture and the UK food system.

Experience working in a cooperative or social enterprise

Marketing or social media experience

Experience in sales and market expansion

Creativity for identifying opportunities for business development

Additional Information

Other Benefits

This role is the spearhead of a large part of our organisation, so it’s important to us to find the right person or people. That means we are open to being flexible about working hours and WFH and/or job share. If you have specific requests, please include the information in your application as well.

We are excited to welcome a Veg Box Manager who is passionate about sustainable food and collaborating with us to deliver healthy food to our community.

How to Apply

Please send your CV, and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this role and how your skills and experience align with the selection criteria to [email protected] by Wednesday, 10th September, 2025. We will solicit interviews on the 12th September. Interviews will ideally be held on Tuesday, 16th September. If you are unavailable that date please include your availability for an interview the week of 15th of September.

It is important in your Cover Letter that you address every Essential and Desirable Skill and mention how you meet these and your relevant experiences.

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