Resources Manager – Associate Project Manager Apprentice
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Company WYCOMBE FOOD HUB CIC
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Location HP13 5ES
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector Business and administration
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Ref NAS-2000060044
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Application Deadline Date 06/11/2026
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Start Date 16/11/2026
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week 30 hours per week, mainly on site, with core hours of 10am-2pm. Flexibility will be required for operational needs, including off-site, evening or weekend work.
Brief Description
Join Wycombe Food Hub as a Resources Manager apprentice. You will coordinate the people, systems and projects that keep a busy community organisation running. You will organise volunteers, training, rotas and operational improvements while gaining practical experience and a Level 4 Associate Project Manager qualification.
Training to be Provided
- On the job training delivered by the employer
- Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment
- For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and mathematics minimum requirement is Entry Level 3
- Allocation of an apprenticeship delivery coach who will carry out regular training
- Assessment and support visits to ensure you acquire new learning, knowledge skills and behaviours in order to progress and develop
- Identify, track and support 6 hours off the job training activities
- Quarterly formal progress review meetings, identifying learning achievements and next steps
Future Prospects
- On successful completion, the apprentice will have practical experience in project coordination, volunteer operations, systems administration and service improvement
- This could lead to roles such as Project Coordinator, Project Support Officer, Volunteer Coordinator, Operations Coordinator or Community Services Coordinator, and with further experience to Project Manager or Operations Manager
- They could also progress to a higher-level apprenticeship or further professional qualifications in project management
- Any future employment opportunity with Wycombe Food Hub would depend on organisational needs and available funding
Vacancy Detail
The apprentice will coordinate the people, systems and practical projects that support Wycombe Food Hub’s daily operations. Working with managers and volunteers, regular tasks will include:
Volunteer coordination
- Plan volunteer cover at least one week ahead using Better Impact for Hub roles, food collection routes and organised events
- Manage day-to-day rota changes, fill gaps and keep volunteers and managers informed
- Coordinate volunteer onboarding, inductions, training records and access to support services
- Work with the Marketing Coordinator to turn recruitment activity into a reliable volunteer pipeline and improve volunteer retention
- You will be responsible from volunteer signup or trial-out at hub
- Liaise with organisations that provide volunteers and with direction, apply agreed safeguarding processes and escalate any concerns promptly
Project coordination and operations
- Plan and deliver small ah hoc requested operational improvement projects by defining outcomes, schedules, actions, risks and resource requirements
- Track progress, maintain project documents and provide clear updates to the line manager and relevant directors
- Coordinate Duty Manager cover and food collection staffing with the Duty Managers and Goods-In Manager
- Maintain accurate records for training, sickness, holidays, approved drivers and driving-licence checks, handling personal information confidentially
- Administer Better Impact, Epos Now, CCTV and other core systems, escalating technical issues to the IT Director or relevant supplier
- Schedule van maintenance and monitor compliance with agreed driver protocols
- Support the Duty Manager and Food Safety and Pricing Manager in resolving day-to-day operational issues
- Act as a key holder and emergency contact once appropriately trained and authorised
The apprentice will develop practical skills in project planning, stakeholder communication, resource coordination, risk and issue management, systems administration and reporting. All work must follow the Hub’s data protection, safeguarding, food-safety and health-and-safety requirements.
Other Information
Full driving licence.
The role is on-site and involves regular contact with volunteers, staff and the public. It includes local driving and off-site, evening or weekend work. Key-holder and emergency-contact duties (being on a smartphone out of hours) will apply only after appropriate training and authorisation.