Join our team

Key responsibilities

• Taking executive responsibility for all functions including the warehouse, administration, finance, fundraising, marketing, communications and IT;
• Liaising with the Board in relation to the development of the organisation’s strategic vision, development and delivery of the agreed business, financial and operational plans;
• Providing leadership, developing and implementing the organizations’ strategic and operational plans and leading on partnership and business development;
• Ensuring financial control and supporting and advising on good governance across all aspects of the organisation (financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, control, reporting and management of finances and resources, ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainable organisational growth);
• Identifying, developing and nurturing beneficial partnerships with donors, community partners, charities and all relevant authorities/organisations;
• Recruitment, management and effective deployment of staff, apply robust HR processes covering recruitment, performance management, appraisal and remuneration;
• Leading by example, instilling a culture of professionalism and inclusion, supported by coaching, training and development.

Requirements

• Fluency in English is essential with Cantonese language skills being a distinct advantage to engage with local staff and charities
• Significant proven record of achievement in a management position, ideally within an NGO with an operational component or directly food sector;
• Experience of effective partnership working and development and external relationship management. Fundraising experience is a significant advantage;
• Inspirational leadership, change management and motivational skills;
• Highly organised and personally effective;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
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Key responsibilities

• Responsible for sorting, storing and recording the surplus food that gets donated to Feeding Hong Kong (FHK)
• Assemble the deliveries of food for charities and community groups;
• To be the face of FHK, being a regular point of contact with our donors, as well as our growing charity base collecting food from warehouse;
• Act as a host for volunteers who may join as warehouse assistants;
• To keep the warehouse and packing areas clean and tidy;
• Consistently follow the health & safety and food safety standards protocols to ensure safe collection and delivery of the surplus;
• If required to drive the FHK vehicle- collect surplus food from the donors as well as deliver surplus to the charity partners.

Requirements

General

• Written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese)- fluent and English- basic;
• To be fully committed to the mission of FHK to reduce food waste, feed charities and drive change;
• Commitment to undertake in house training in food safety and health & safety practices;
• Personable with a good sense of humour and excellent communication skills;
• Valid driver’s license (Full Driving License no. 1 and 2) (if applicable);
• Safe and courteous driver (if applicable).

Experience of:

• Working in a warehouse and/or logistics environment;
• Working on own initiative, able to manage own workload and prioritise tasks to meet objectives;
• Working in a team with evidence of demonstrating a flexible approach to team working.

Able to:

• Establish strong working relationships with Feeding Hong Kong stakeholders;
• Excellent communication skills
• Work independently and with diverse groups of people;
• Enthuse and motivate individuals and groups;
• Take initiative and use common sense;
• Stay clam under pressure;
• Adopt a flexible approach to daily tasks and activities.

Knowledge of:

• Basic computer skills e.g. Microsoft Office- a plus;
• Using Sat Nav to navigate & plan routes- a plus (if applicable).

Duties

Marketing – Newsletter and Mass Mailers

• Setting up Mailchimp templates for multiple mass mailers with different audience segments
• Testing links
• English and Chinese content

Research Project

• Report on public campaigns by organisations tackling food waste
• Include research on fund raised, public engagement, work required to set up, proposals for Feeding Hong Kong

Social Media

• Translating into Chinese

Support with Content Curation

• Internal photographs and video content
• External articles and thought pieces

Administrative work

• Translate a variety of materials e.g. newsletters, promotion and materials etc
• Manage incoming calls and ensure phone messages are relayed to appropriate staff member
• Answer the door and greet all visitors and volunteers to the Feeding Hong Kong office
• Maintain and enter information into databases

Support with other ad-hoc tasks as required.

Requirements

• Currently studying for or have diploma in BS/BA related to marketing, journalism, communication, media studies, graphic design or related field
• Experience of supporting the delivery of projects to tight deadlines and budgets
• Working in a team environment
• Work unsupervised and organise a demanding workload
• Juggle multiple priorities and to deliver under pressure
• Work accurately, paying close attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Interact with a range of different people, confidently and pleasantly
• Basic video editing software
• High level of expertise with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Working day

Ideally 1-2 full days a week but can be flexible to fit in with university studies