Current Vacancies

The Health Agency is a charity based in Wester Hailes, supporting over 2,000 people across Southwest Edinburgh each year to live longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives. As a community-led organisation, we work to reduce health inequalities by supporting people experiencing food insecurity, social isolation, long-term health conditions, cancer and mental and emotional health challenges.

As part of our Tasting Change programme, The Sunflower Pantry provides affordable, nutritious food while creating a welcoming space where local people can access support, build connections and improve their wellbeing. We’re looking for a friendly, organised and motivated Pantry Assistant to support the Project Lead in the day-to-day running of The Health Agency’s Sunflower Pantry. This is an exciting opportunity to help expand the pantry’s opening hours, ensuring more local people can access affordable food and support.

DUTIES INCLUDE

• Support the Project Lead with the day-to-day operation of the Pantry.

• Deliver excellent customer service to pantry members and visitors.
• Manage relationships with FareShare, local suppliers and food donors.
• Support the recruitment, coordination and supervision of volunteers.
• Work collaboratively with local organisations, supermarkets and community partners.
• Ensure good stock management to reduce wastage

FOOD SUPPLY

• Receive and quality-check deliveries.
• Liaise with local Community Gardeners and volunteers to collect produce grown locally
• Help maintain a varied and well-stocked pantry.

MEMBERSHIP ADMINISTRATION

• Register new members using the Your Local Pantry software.
• Process member payments and maintain accurate records.
• Support the ongoing administration and review of memberships.

FOOD HYGIENE AND SAFETY

• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Ensure appropriate food storage and stock control procedures are followed.
• Regular cleaning of equipment

GENERAL

• Attend team meetings and supervision sessions.
• Work in accordance with The Health Agency’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties required by the Project Lead, including occasional weekend work.

ABOUT YOU

ESSENTIAL

• Experience working in a customer-facing or retail environment.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and food safety.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive, reliable and approachable.
• Committed to the aims and values of The Health Agency.

DESIRABLE

• Experience working with community food projects, food suppliers or stock management.
• Experience supporting or coordinating volunteers.
• Knowledge of local food insecurity and community food initiatives.
• Experience using databases or CRM systems.
• REHIS Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification (or willingness to obtain).
• Current First Aid certificate.
• Full UK driving license

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary (£4,895 pa for 7 hours).
• 24 days annual leave plus 10 public holidays (pro rata).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing training and development.
• The opportunity to make a real difference within the Wester Hailes community.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit your CV along with a cover letter to Recruitment@thehealthagency.org.uk telling us why you think your skills, experience and personal attributes make you the right person for this role.

📆 Closing Date: 9am on Monday 31^st August 2026

📆 Interviews: Friday 11^th September