Thanks to the diversity and passion of partners across the County, The Essex Affordable Food movement is really gaining momentum and if you’d like to be part of the developing network that is being led by the providers themselves, there are three new opportunities to get involved.

Maldon and District CVS – Affrdable Food Network Coordinator (Full Time)
The Affordable Food Network Coordinator will support and oversee the development of the Affordable Food Network (made up of social or community supermarkets and other affordable food initiatives in Essex), providing centralised support to social supermarkets and other affordable food initiatives. The coordinator will work as part of a countywide team to develop and embed a culture of peer support, peer learning, and network capability, ensuring the network’s sustainability and impact.
Closing date: 9am Monday 9th June /  25th and 26th June
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The Active Wellbeing Society – Food Strategy Manager (Full Time)
This is a strategic post that leads on delivery of the Essex Public Health ambitions for the Essex Affordable Food Network, (made up of social or community supermarkets and other affordable food initiatives in Essex). The role will maximise the opportunities for impact, sustainability and investment.
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The Active Wellbeing Society – Community Supermarket Coordinator
The Uttlesford Community Supermarket will increase the proportion of people able to live healthy lifestyles by giving convenient access to affordable, healthy food and ingredients close to where they live. Uttlesford is a large rural district with a low population density. We will therefore provide a Mobile Community Supermarket, delivered by a partnership of TAWS and UCAN, and including other local, public, voluntary and community sector stakeholders.
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