Community Cafe Coordinator

Community Café / Hub Coordinator (Community & School Support Staff)

Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing

Client: Lift Barton Hill (Part of Lift Schools)

Location: St Martin's Church / Lift Barton Hill, Barton Hill Road, Torbay, Devon, TQ2 8JA

Position Type: Fixed-Term | Part-Time (7.5 Hours/Week, 52.143 Weeks/Year – All Year Round)

Salary: £5,988.24 per annum (Actual Salary) + Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) & Lift Schools Benefits

Funding: Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund

Key Dates: Closing Date: 31 October 2026

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing is delighted to partner with Lift Barton Hill to recruit a warm, empathetic, and organized Community Café / Hub Coordinator.

Funded by the National Lottery, this unique part-time role sits at the heart of an exciting community project based at St Martin's Church. You will manage the day-to-day running of the community café—creating a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space where local families, children, and neighbors can connect, access early help, borrow books, receive clothing donations, and participate in skill-building workshops.

Key Responsibilities

• Café Operations & Warm Welcome: Maintain a friendly, safe, and inclusive environment; manage stock, food ordering, and day-to-day café setup.

• Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, support, guide, and schedule a dedicated team of community volunteers.

• Community Engagement & Signposting: Build trusting relationships with visitors, signposting families to helpful local support services and partnering charities to assist those affected by the cost-of-living crisis.

• Workshop & Event Programming: Collaborate with external agencies, charities, and support groups to schedule a calendar of interactive workshops, training sessions, and community events alongside regular café hours.

• Compliance & Standards: Ensure strict adherence to food safety standards, allergen awareness, health and safety regulations, and safeguarding guidelines.

What We Are Looking For

• Background & Experience:

  • Experience in customer service, hospitality, community development, or working with people (prior experience as a café manager is not essential—transferable interpersonal skills are key).

  • Experience managing budgets, organizing tasks, or coordinating volunteers is highly advantageous.

• Certifications & Training:

  • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, First Aid training, and Allergen Awareness certification (or a willingness to complete these upon appointment).

• Core Qualities:

  • Excellent communication, patience, empathy, and organizational skills.

  • Calm and resourceful under pressure, with an authentic commitment to equality, diversity, and community wellbeing.

About the School & Network

• Lift Barton Hill: A dedicated primary school serving the Torbay community in Devon. Lift Barton Hill believes that every child deserves an excellent education every day and actively invests in strong, supportive partnerships with local families.

• Lift Schools Network: A national multi-academy trust of 62 primary, secondary, and special schools educating over 33,000 pupils across the UK. Joining Lift Schools offers access to high-quality professional development, generous pension schemes, lifestyle perks, and a collaborative network culture.