Partnerships and Funding Manager at REfUSE CIC

Contract Type:

Permanent Role Type:

Employment Hours:

Part time Application deadline: Sunday, May 3, 2026 - 17:00

Based:

Durham Salary:

£24,219

Salary Type:

Fixed Salary Location:

County Durham Role description: Manager We are looking for a Partnerships and Funding Manager who will lead our partnership development and funding strategy for REfUSE. Role description As a key member of the Coordination Team you will oversee REfUSE's funding strategy and relationships with key funders. This will include pursuing new funding where need is identified and working with our Finance and Resources Manager to oversee the spending of funds in line with applications. Working closely with our Directors and the rest of the Coordination team you will develop and maintain relationships with delivery partners and external stakeholders. Through these partnerships you will help influence policy and practice in the food sector locally, regionally and nationally. For example, one of our key outputs allied to a grant from Kavli is to develop guidance, procedures and policy around food waste and food provision in schools and the post holder, working with the Eat Smart and Education Champion, will allocate some of their time to ensuring that positive change is made in this area by working in partnership with relevant stakeholders. All REfUSE staff team members must work as part of the REfUSE staff team, attending team meetings, working in partnership with other staff members where necessary, and contributing to the development of REfUSE to meet its financial, environmental and social objectives. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the work of REfUSE and the wider food, waste and social environment. You will be enthusiastic, able to inspire others, communicate well, and bring strong organisation to your work. Although part of the Coordination team and the wider REfUSE team you will need to be largely self-directed, confident in managing your own workload and staying effective under pressure. Part-time role : 4 days per week (7.5 hours per day). Occassional weekend and evening work will be required. For full details and an application pack see our website: https://refusedurham.org.uk/work-with-us/ Apply for this job