Food Train is a Scottish Charity established in 1995, supporting older people to eat well, age well and live well, through the provision of volunteer led community support services focused on food access. Since 2017, Food Train has led a national malnutrition pathfinder project called Eat Well Age Well Funded initially by National Lottery, and now via Scottish government, the project is in the final phase, focusing activities on malnutrition screening, training and implementation of a new national framework for malnutrition. Food Train holds the largest volume of data collection demonstrating risk and prevalence of malnutrition in older people in the community, in Scotland.

This role will focus on maintaining and growing awareness of the prevalence in, and risk of, food insecurity, malnutrition and loneliness among older people across Scotland. The policy officer will drive momentum and add context to relevant national legislation, policies and frameworks, bringing the voices of Food Train members to the fore, supplemented by evidence gathered over many years by the charity. The policy officer will also communicate all available, high quality and relevant impacts and evidence in the most effective way to ensure the needs of older people and their right to food is represented. The role has its focus in preventative work to support older people access good nutrition and hydration and will involve research and evaluation and policy into practice. The Policy Officer will work collectively with Food Train’s Dietitian to promote and evidence the impact of malnutrition in older people and the need for action to be taken at all levels, from individual to family, friends and carers right up to elected members and Government ministers. This role requires a collaborative, flexible and motivated person, who wants to action change to improve the lives of older people across Scotland.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual committed to the voluntary sector and older people’s services. Applicants will have excellent communication skills and a sound understanding of volunteer management and service delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience of successful, people-based service development and partnership working in the voluntary sector. Having a driver’s licence and access to a car for work purposes is essential to the Development Officer’s role.

Food Train is an award-winning voluntary organisation, providing practical support services to older people across Scotland, helping them to eat well, live well and age well. Our Falkirk region currently offers 5 services to older people: grocery shopping, our innovative Meal Makers neighbourhood meal sharing service, support with household tasks, befriending and support to improve nutrition for the most vulnerable. We now seek an outstanding individual to help maintain and develop the extension of our services within the Falkirk area.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual committed to the voluntary sector and older people’s services. Applicants will have excellent communication skills and a sound understanding of volunteer management and service delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience of successful, people-based service development and partnership working in the voluntary sector. Having a driver’s licence and access to a car for work purposes is essential to the Development Officer’s role.

Food Train is an award-winning voluntary organisation, providing practical support services to older people across Scotland, helping them to eat well, live well and age well. Our Perth & Kinross region currently offers 3 services to older people: grocery shopping, our innovative Meal Makers neighbourhood meal sharing service and telephone befriending. Due to retirement and extended funding from The Gannochy Trust, we now seek an outstanding individual to help maintain and develop the extension of our services within Perth & Kinross.

Could you be our awesome administrator in Galashiels?

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic administrator who is passionate about supporting older people living at home. Applicants must evidence excellent administrative and general office skills. Experience of finance administration and using Excel spreadsheets is essential. You should be a good communicator who thrives in a busy office and enjoys variety in your workload. You will be part of a small team, contributing to a happy and productive environment. Our services are still operating at higher levels since the Covid19 Pandemic, and you will need to work with us flexibly and responsively as we meet the daily needs of our older members.

Food Train is an award-winning voluntary organisation, providing practical support services to older people across Scotland, helping them to eat well, live well and age well. Our Scottish Borders regional branch provides a variety of services to members, including grocery shopping, home support, befriending and our meal sharing.

Having a driver’s licence and access to a car for work purposes is essential for the role.

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic administrator who can be passionate about supporting older people living at home. Applicants must evidence excellent administrative and general office skills. Experience of finance administration and using Excel spreadsheets is essential. You should be a good communicator who thrives in a busy office and enjoys variety in your workload. You will be part of a small team, contributing to a happy and productive environment. You will need to work with us flexibly and responsively as we meet the daily needs of our older members.

Food Train is an award-winning voluntary organisation, providing practical support services to older people across Scotland, helping them to eat well, live well and age well. Our Falkirk regional branch provides a variety of services to members, including grocery shopping, home support, befriending and our meal sharing. We are introducing new services to help improve nutrition and to provide escorted shopping trips.

Could you be the development dynamo we are looking for?

Food Train is an award-winning voluntary organisation, providing practical and social support to older people across Scotland, helping them to eat well, live well and age well. Our Dumfries & Galloway branch now has part time vacancies for experienced Development Officers to support the growth and delivery of our range of services (shopping, home support, meal sharing, befriending) in our Stranraer & Castle Douglas offices.

If you’d like to help create social change, improve the lives of older people, work alongside local volunteers, and help develop and grow our services in the Dumfries & Galloway region, then we’d love to hear from you.

Our Development Officers are our community champions; building partnerships and working with our members and volunteers to provide high quality support services. If you are looking for a role where no two days are the same, then consider joining our Food Train family in Dumfries & Galloway and support older people across Stranraer & Stewartry. Having a driver’s licence and access to a car for work purposes is essential to the Development Officer’s role.

Could you be our development dynamo in Dumfries?

Food Train is an award-winning voluntary organisation, providing practical and social support to older people across Scotland, helping them to eat well, live well and age well. Our Dumfries branch now has a vacancy for an experienced Development Officer to support the growth and delivery of our range of services (shopping, home support, meal sharing, befriending).

If you’d like to help create social change, improve the lives of older people, work alongside local volunteers, and help develop and grow our Dumfries branch of Food Train, then we’d love to hear from you.

Our Development Officers are our community champions; building partnerships and working with our members and volunteers to provide high quality support services. If you are looking for a role where no two days are the same, then consider joining our Food Train family in Dumfries and support older people across Nithsdale. Having a driver’s licence and access to a car for work purposes is essential to the Development Officer’s role.

Could you be our awesome administrator in Paisley or Galashiels?

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic administrator who is passionate about supporting older people living at home. Applicants must evidence excellent administrative and general office skills. Experience of finance administration and using Excel spreadsheets is essential. You should be a good communicator who thrives in a busy office and enjoys variety in your workload. You will be part of a small team, contributing to a happy and productive environment. Our services are still operating at higher levels since the Covid19 Pandemic and you will need to work with us flexibly and responsively as we meet the daily needs of our older members.

Food Train is an award-winning voluntary organisation, providing practical support services to older people across Scotland, helping them to eat well, live well and age well. Our Scottish Borders regional branch provides a variety of services to members, including grocery shopping, home support, befriending and our meal sharing.

Having a driver’s licence and access to a car for work purposes is essential for the role.

Could you be our development dynamo in Stirling?

Food Train is an award-winning voluntary organisation, providing practical and social support to older people across Scotland, helping them to eat well, live well and age well. We are expanding our support in the Stirling & Clackmannanshire branch of Food Train, offering local older people help via a range of services (shopping, home support, meal sharing, befriending).

If you’d like to help create social change, improve the lives of older people, work alongside local volunteers and help grow and develop our services and membership, then we’d love to hear from you.

Our Development Officers are our community champions; building partnerships and working with our members and volunteers to provide high quality support services. If you are looking for a role where no two days are the same, then consider joining our Food Train family in the Stirling and Clackmannanshire branch. Having a driver’s licence and access to a car for work purposes is essential to the Development Officer’s role.

Could you be our development dynamo in Perth & Kinross?

Food Train is an award-winning voluntary organisation, providing practical and social support to older people across Scotland, helping them to eat well, live well and age well. We are extending our services into Perth & Kinross, offering local older people help and support via a range of services (shopping, meal sharing, telephone befriending).

If you’d like to help create social change, improve the lives of older people, work alongside local volunteers and help develop our brilliant services within Perth & Kinross, then we’d love to hear from you.

Our Development Officers are our community champions; building partnerships and working with our members and volunteers to grow and develop high quality support services. If you are looking for a role where no two days are the same, then consider joining our Food Train family and help develop our services in Perth & Kinross. Having a driver’s licence and access to a car for work purposes is essential to the Development Officer’s role.

Could you be our development dynamo in Falkirk?

Food Train is an award-winning voluntary organisation, providing practical and social support to older people across Scotland, helping them to eat well, live well and age well. We are launching a new branch of Food Train in Falkirk, offering local older people help and support via a range of services (shopping, home support, meal sharing, befriending).

If you’d like to help create social change, improve the lives of older people, work alongside local volunteers and help build a brilliant new branch of Food Train, then we’d love to hear from you.

Our Development Officers are our community champions; building partnerships and working with our members and volunteers to build the new branch and provide high quality support services. If you are looking for a role where no two days are the same, then consider joining our Food Train family and help develop our new Falkirk branch. Having a driver’s licence and access to a car for work purposes is essential to the Development Officer’s role.

Could you be the face of Food Train in Falkirk?

Food Train is an award-winning voluntary organisation, providing practical and social support to older people across Scotland, helping them to eat well, live well and age well. We are launching a new branch of Food Train in Falkirk, offering local older people help and support via a range of services (shopping, home support, meal sharing, befriending).

If you can create social change, improve the lives of older people, work alongside local volunteers and build a brilliant new branch of Food Train, then we’d love to hear from you.

Our Regional Managers have great people management and communication skills and are brilliant organisers and local ambassadors. If you are looking for a role that requires energy, creativity and leadership, then consider joining our Food Train family and managing our new Falkirk branch.

Having a driver’s licence and access to a car for work purposes is essential to the Regional Manager’s role.

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic administrator who can be passionate about supporting older people living at home. Applicants must evidence excellent administrative and general office skills. Experience of finance administration and using Excel spreadsheets is essential. You should be a good communicator who thrives in a busy office and enjoys variety in your workload. You will be part of a small team, contributing to a happy and productive environment. Our services are operating at very high levels due to the Covid19 Pandemic and you will need to work with us flexibly and responsively as we meet the daily needs of our older members.

Food Train is an award-winning voluntary organisation, providing practical support services to older people across Scotland, helping them to eat well, live well and age well. Our Glasgow regional branch provides a variety of services to members, including grocery shopping, home support, befriending and meal sharing.

We are looking for a talented and suitably experienced administrator, enthusiastic about working in the voluntary sector and older people’s services. Applicants will be able to demonstrate excellent administrative and general office skills. Experience of finance administration and in using Excel spreadsheets is essential. Knowledge and understanding of Accounts packages would be preferable. You should be a good communicator who thrives in a busy office. You will be part of a small team and should be able to contribute to a happy and productive environment.

Someone who can show flexibility to support the Charity needs at this time is essential.

Food Train is an award winning voluntary organisation, providing practical support services to older people across Scotland, helping them to eat well, live well and age well. Our Dundee regional branch currently offers 3 services to older people: grocery shopping, befriending and our innovative Meal Makers neighbourhood meal sharing project.

We are looking for a talented and suitably experienced administrator, enthusiastic about working in the voluntary sector and older people’s services. Applicants will have excellent administrative and general office skills and experience, evidenced working experience of Microsoft Applications and accounts packages and be a talented communicator who thrives in a busy office. Working hours per week will be shared flexibly between our Annan and Dumfries offices.

Someone who can show flexibility to support the Charity needs at this time is essential.

Food Train is an award winning voluntary organisation, providing practical support services to older people across Scotland, helping them to eat well, live well and age well. Our Dumfries and Galloway regional branch currently offers 4 services to older people: grocery shopping, home support, befriending and our innovative Meal Makers neighbourhood meal sharing project.