Work With Us - Current Vacancies

Glasgow Community Food Network are looking to recruit two board members. Elected by our members, our board:

are committed, communicative, organised and flexible;

help set the strategic direction of the organisation;

review and monitor work and activities;

support staff in meeting our mission and vision.

Board members play a key role in bringing their own experience from a variety of backgrounds and sectors to inform strategy, and to act as ambassadors and facilitators for the organisation. In addition to attending monthly meetings, board members are required to:

provide oversight to the projects GCFN are engaged in;

sit on working groups covering all aspects of our operations (from finance, HR and governance, to communications & membership and funding & opportunity development);

help organise and attend quarterly networking events.

There is also opportunity to participate in broader projects across the city that share our aims of working together to build a healthier, more sustainable food system for everyone.

While the call is open to everyone with a passion for food and making a difference in your community, we particularly welcome applications from individuals with experience in:

land acquisition;

food growing;

policy and campaigning;

Expectations and time commitments:

approximately 6 hours per month (potentially more during busy periods), inclusive of:

monthly board meetings;

monthly attendance at 1-2 operational working groups;

attendance at quarterly networking events;

bi-annual strategy sessions.

Ideal candidates are able to attend both online and in-person meetings and events.

If this sounds like you and you’d like to apply, please send a CV and cover letter to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

About us:

Glasgow Community Food Network (GCFN) was established as a Community Interest Company in 2017 to bring together individuals and organisations across Glasgow who are passionate about creating a fairer, healthier, and more sustainable food system. We work with chefs, growers, community groups, educators, and activists to ensure that good food—fresh, local, affordable, and culturally appropriate—is accessible to everyone in the city. Our work spans advocacy, education, community development, and strategic partnerships, including our leadership role in the Glasgow City Food Plan and participation in national food policy networks.

Fair Work Statement

Glasgow Community Food Network (GCFN) works to connect and support the people
and organisations of Glasgow who grow, produce and eat food so that together we can:

A. Build a healthier food system
B. Help reduce Glasgow’s food waste
C. Ensure everyone in Glasgow has improved equal access to affordable
healthy food
D. Support community food organisations to be recognised for
local/ethical/sustainable practice

This vision starts in our workplace, where Glasgow Community Food Network aspires to develop and demonstrate best employment practices. We are committed to the
principles of Fair Work First. Fair Work is work that offers all individuals an effective
voice, opportunity, security, fulfilment and respect.

Glasgow Community Food Network has adopted policies which support a positive
working environment where the resources, talent and skills of all employees are utilised
and feel valued.
These include:

• A commitment to pay above the real living wage threshold and guaranteeing a
decent standard of income for all employees. We shall comply with the real living
wage threshold unless there are over-riding financial reasons not to do so. Our
pay structure aims to fairly reward and reflect the importance of every member of
staff. As an organisation GCFN operates three Pay Bands; and we operate a
wage ratio of 2:1

• Offering security of contract, including flexible hours and other entitlements and
benefits such as sick pay and pension. Glasgow Community Food Network also
offers generous holiday terms

• We operate a Flexible Working Policy and promote flexible and hybrid working
opportunities where possible, including Time Off In Lieu (TOIL), to ensure
employees have a good work-life balance

• Equal Opportunities and reasonable adjustment policies
• A wide range of staff development, training and wellbeing opportunities with
regular internal and external training

• A collaborative approach to developing our organisational policies and
procedures, with staff representation on Board Working Groups. We encourage
autonomy in day-to-day working practices and operate inclusive recruitment
processes

• Our staff and sessional workers’ wellbeing is important to us; we have regular
check-ins and provide extra support where needed, including access to
professional one-to-one counselling. We also provide team developmental
sessions and wider organisation development with extra support sometimes
provided by external experts in their field

Implementation of the Fair Work First Principles:

To support us as we continue to develop best practice we are delivering on a Fair Work
First action and implementation plan. This identifies work that we are currently doing
and where we will continue to review and develop actions including to:

1. Support and develop a range of channels for our employees to have an effective
voice. We support Trade Union membership, and work collaboratively with staff in
the development of our organisational policies and recruitment processes

2. Continue investment in workforce development, allocating funds for staff training and
working with external organisations to learn and share best practice

3. Ongoing development and action on policies relating to Equality and Diversity
including action to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace

4. Monitor pay and gender. Glasgow Community Food Network does not have a
gender pay gap

5. Support people to feel valued and respected and that they have a sense of purpose
in work and wider society; and

6. Promote innovation and productivity.
The Fair Work First action and implementation plan sits with the Board for delivery. We
regularly review and report on progress against our Fair Work First action and
implementation plan