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We're hiring a Fundraising and Communications Lead

Edinburgh Food Project is much more than just a foodbank – there is a lot more to us than pasta and beans. We provide immediate relief from hunger and worry for people who simply do not have enough money to live on, through our foodbanks across the city. We also offer a Money Advice Service to support people who need help with benefits, budgeting, and debt advice, and work with partners to achieve long term change.

Following a period of rapid growth, we are entering a new phase with a new Chief Executive and are seeking an experienced Fundraising and Communications Lead to help us achieve our vision of an Edinburgh without poverty, where everyone has what they need to thrive.

If you have a strong strategic mind, a track record of achieving against ambitious fundraising targets, and experience of leading a successful team, then we would love to hear from you.

Together we can help more people move away from immediate need and out of poverty, for good.

For more information, and guidance on how to apply, please download the Information Pack here. 

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please email [email protected]

Deadline:  Sunday 11 May 2025  

First Round Interviews: Monday 02 June 2025 

Using AI in your job application

We value authenticity and transparency. If you want your application to stand out, using a generic AI-generated response isn’t going to separate you from the crowd, even if it promises to personalise the response. Interviews are designed to probe deeper into your skills and experiences, so this will give us a clear indication of whether the application matches the real person at interview, or if it’s something AI has fabricated. If using AI in your job application, it should enhance your written application and showcase your best self. It’s not about creating a persona that isn’t you.
Whilst we do not prohibit the use of AI in job applications, we caution the following:
  •  AI-generated content may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description.
  • Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively.
  • Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant’s chances of success.

Where AI has been used, we ask applicants to declare this in their applications in the interests of transparency.

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