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Vacancy Reference Number:

OKMC/PR/UK-R1

 

Position title:

The Open Kitchen Manchester Chef

Reports to:

UK Programmes Manager

 

Location:

Manchester

Hours of Work:

Part-time, 12- hours per week

Thursday - Sunday (4-Days per week)

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £24.00 per hour which is equivalent to £15,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

 

Terms of Employment:

12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

 

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 6th March 2026

 

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As Suitable Applications Received

Start: ASAP thereafter

 

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date.

Role: Open Kitchen Chef

About the Project

The Open Kitchen is a community-led initiative tackling food poverty and social isolation across the UK. Our kitchens, based in Hounslow (London), Nottingham, and Manchester, provide free, hot, and nutritious meals to individuals and families affected by homelessness, low income, or displacement as refugees.

Operating seven days a week, the Open Kitchen offers more than just food it provides a safe, welcoming space where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Each kitchen also serves as a community support hub, distributing essential household items and sleeping bags to those in need.

Through this initiative, we aim not only to alleviate hunger but also to connect service users with pathways to stability, empowerment, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

As part of the Open Kitchen project team, the role will involve ensuring the smooth, safe, and impactful operation of Open Kitchen Manchester.

To lead the delivery of Muslim Hands’s free hot meal provision and structured cooking Facilities , ensuring that local communities can access nutritious hot meals in a safe, welcoming environment while also learning essential cooking skills to make everyday meals from food parcel ingredients. This role will directly contribute to reducing food insecurity, building confidence, and promoting independence among beneficiaries.

Responsibilities include:

 

• Oversee day-to-day activities within Open Kitchen Manchester, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals.
• Plan, prepare, and cook hot meals for O.K’s free weekday lunch meals.
• Ensure all meals are healthy, nutritious, culturally appropriate, and prepared in line with food safety and hygiene regulations.

•  Cooking with and preserving large quantities of surplus food.

• Supervise and observe the cooking facility to ensuring compliance with hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
• Manage food inventory, kitchen supplies, and procurement processes to ensure sustainability and efficiency.
• Ensure all food standards are followed.

• Train, and supervise volunteers to ensure effective service delivery and adherence to health and safety standards.
• Design and deliver weekly cooking classes for small groups, teaching participants how to prepare affordable, nutritious meals using food parcel items.
• Taking responsibility for safeguarding, health and safety and all policies relating to hot meals operations .
• Work collaboratively with volunteers, supporting their development and ensuring they are engaged meaningfully in meal preparation and delivery.
• Participant in staff meetings where required.
•  Attend training and professional development sessions.
• •Any other ad-hoc tasks as require by your line-manager.

 

What We're Looking For

• A genuine commitment to serving vulnerable and destitute individuals with care and respect.
• Right to work in the UK and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, completed before starting the role.
• Warm interpersonal skills, comfortable engaging with people from all walks of life.
• A dependable, team-oriented attitude and availability for weekend shifts.

Essential skills and experience:

• Professional cooking ability – proven experience preparing nutritious, balanced, and culturally appropriate meals at scale.
• Food safety & hygiene knowledge – Level 2 (or higher) Food Hygiene certificate and thorough understanding of health and safety regulations in kitchens.
• Menu planning & organisation – ability to plan and deliver hot meals within budget and using surplus food creatively.
• Teaching and facilitation skills – experience delivering group cooking sessions, workshops, or training in a practical, engaging way.
• Communication skills – approachable, clear communicator able to engage with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Nutritional awareness – knowledge of affordable, healthy meal preparation, particularly using food parcel ingredients.
• Safeguarding awareness – understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within a community setting.
• Team collaboration – ability to work with, support, and supervise volunteers of varying skill levels.
• Adaptability – confident working with surplus food and adjusting menus to available resources.
• Commitment to values – alignment with Muslim Hands’s mission to address poverty, food insecurity, and inequality

Why Join Us?

As part of the Muslim Hands family, you’ll help create a place of warmth and friendship for those in need. Your presence will extend beyond service, contributing to a deeper mission of compassion, respect, and community uplift.

If you’d like to support others and be part of something truly special, we’d be honoured to receive your application.

NB:         This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.

The Food Ethics Council's mission is to put people, animals and planet at the heart of every food decision. We're looking for a part-time Communications lead to take the lead on designing and delivering communications that support us to engage with our key audiences and tell strong authentic stories about the work we do in the food system.

Duties: include supporting the Executive Director in developing and delivering the communications strategy, providing strategic input on framing and language of our work, using social media to develop communities of interest, website management, designing social media assets, liaising with comms teams in organisations we partner with, writing and coordinating blogs and/ or video content. See job description for list of main duties.

Employee benefits: We offer flexible working. We will pay a pension contribution of 4% of your basic pay per month (minimum employee contributions required in line with pensions law, unless you choose to opt out). Annual leave - 25 days per year + public holidays FTE 

#Communications Lead #Flexible Working #Remote Working #Engagement #Storytelling #Digital

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Café Cook to join our Putney School of Art and Design team at Enable! This is a unique opportunity for a cook with passion to continue our good work introducing a diverse range of new classic and favourite home cooked dishes. 

About Us 

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.

At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best.

Reports to: Operations Manager

Based: Putney School of Art and Design

Salary: London Living Wage £13.85 (£15.52 Inclusive of Annual Leave)

Contract: Casual 
Work Arrangement: 4 days per week, On-site

DBS: Enhanced with Children

Role Overview: 

The PSAD café is the heart of our school where we pride ourselves on our creativity, diversity, and community. Our values are reflected in our broad range of lovingly made home cooked vegetarian dishes, freshly prepared and served each day. An integral service highly valued by our loyal customer base, a mixture of local artists and those new to the creative sector. 

The team at PSAD are passionate about connecting the community through culture, art and design, making it affordable and accessible for all. Today, managed by Enable and firmly rooted in the community, the school offers art and design courses, including specialised courses like the Art and Design Diploma, a Family Learning programme where parent and child can learn and work together, and courses for young people. 

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plan the daily menu, prepare, cook and serve meals, serve hot and cold beverages and other food items 
• Serve customers efficiently with food and drink orders and take payments 
• Assist in preparation of cafe and counters before, during and at the end of service 
• Offer customers amazing standards of customer service and car 
• Responsible for cleaning all kitchen equipment and work areas, including cooker, microwave, work surface, display and storage areas and fridge, observing strict rules of hygiene 
• Ensuring adequate stock levels of supplies and consumables for café area by contributing to the ordering of stock, including the purchase of fresh produce as required 
• Ensuring compliance with all legislation including H&S and food hygiene and undertake all checks and tests as required by Environmental Services. 

Skills and Experience:  

• You must be a clear communicator who prides themselves on providing excellent customer service with the ability to build a great relationship with our loyal following of students and friends who visit the café. 
• You have previous experience of working in the food and beverage industry or the catering sector 
• You are reliable and self-sufficient with an ability to prioritise your work and use your initiative to undertake a variety of tasks 
• Be proactive, and versatile, with willingness to be flexible to help meet urgent and important business deadlines. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts. 

Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. 

Are you an experienced Researcher in the fields of Health, Cancer or Nutrition?  Do you bring team leadership experience?  Are you interested in a maternity cover contract for a funding body?  

TPP are recruiting a Research Manager on behalf of our client, a global research charity.

This will be a 12-month fixed term contract based in London.  Hybrid working 2 days in the office a week.
 
The role:

You will work closely with your team to monitor research grants, overseeing the development and implementation of the impact framework.  As the Research Manager you will play a key role in shaping the approach to impact analysis evaluation, dissemination and stakeholder engagement.  You will also have the opportunity to contribute to workshops and co-author publications.  At predetermined times of the year, you may be also asked to contribute to the peer review process and drafting of feedback to funding applicants.   
 
Essential criteria:

• Experience of scientific writing and summaries
• Used to working in a fast-paced academia or research administration setting
• Ideally a research background in health, biological sciences, nutrition, clinical studies or similar
• Examples of team leadership or direct line management
• Natural ability to communicate science to audiences

 
Salary: £44,000 - £46,000
 
Closing date:  30th January
 
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
 
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn’t quite right for you, please do check out our website www.tpp.co.uk and pop your CV over to us!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Lead the growing national charity, Rackets Cubed, as their next Charity Director, helping children thrive through sport, education and nutrition.

Location: London with national travel

Applications close: 9 a.m. Monday 23rd February 2026

About Racket Cubed

Racket Cubed is a charity with momentum, purpose and heart. What began as a small local initiative has grown into a national charity supporting children and families in communities that need it most.

Founded in 2016, Rackets Cubed has grown steadily and purposefully. Today, it supports over 1,000 children every week, working across schools, community hubs and partnerships in multiple cities. The work is rooted in collaboration, with schools, universities, sports bodies, food charities and local organisations.

Looking ahead, Rackets Cubed is focused on controlled consolidation, strengthening systems, people and funding while continuing to grow responsibly.

Rackets Cubed creates happy, resilient learners by bringing together sport, education and nutrition in a simple but powerful way. 

About the role

Rackets Cubed is now seeking a Charity Director to lead the next stage of its journey. This is an opportunity to combine strategic leadership with real-world impact, working closely with an engaged Chair and Board, an experienced team and a wide network of partners.

You will help shape how Rackets Cubed consolidates its growth, strengthens financial sustainability and deepens impact, while staying true to what makes it distinctive: a practical, evidence-led approach and a belief in the potential of every child.

Who we are looking for

Rackets Cubed is looking for a values-driven leader who brings warmth, clarity and confidence — someone who enjoys building relationships as much as shaping strategy.

You will bring:

• Senior leadership experience (CEO, Director or similar)
• Experience working with a Board and supporting good governance
• Financial understanding and experience of income generation
• The ability to lead teams through growth, change or consolidation
• Strong communication skills and a natural, credible presence
• A genuine commitment to equity, inclusion and social impact

Experience in education, youth development, sport, health or food poverty is welcome but above all, you will share the charity’s belief in what children can achieve when given the right support.

Rackets Cubed is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 23rd February 2026.

Job Title: Senior Kitchen Assistant               

Reporting To: Culinary Lead

Salary Range: £24,479 per annum pro-rata

Contract Type: Part time - Up to a duration of 12 months (fixed term contract)           

Location: Unit 1 A/B Academy Business Park, Lees Road, Liverpool, L33 7SA

Working Days/Hours per Week: Up to 20 hours per week

Requirements: The FareShare can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK.  

Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste”. 

We are UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to approximately 8,500 frontline charities and community groups. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.

There has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.  

FareShare is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities and as a Disability Confident Employer, we provide reasonable adjustments.

We aim to recruit from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our commitment to redistributing surplus food, come and join us.  

Purpose of the Job 

Support the Culinary Lead in managing day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring creative use of surplus ingredients, maintaining high standards, and fostering a positive learning environment for volunteers and course participants.

Duties & Responsibilities 

Food Preparation & Service

• Plan and prepare meals using surplus ingredients creatively and safely.
• Maintain high standards of presentation and taste.

Volunteer Training & Support

• Mentor volunteers in kitchen skills and food safety.
• Create an inclusive, supportive environment for learning.

Training Course Support

• Assist in delivering practical sessions for community cookery courses.
• Provide demonstrations and hands-on support during food preparation.

Kitchen Management

• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Oversee stock rotation and storage of surplus food.
• Report equipment issues and maintain cleanliness standards.

Skills & Experience Required

Desirable

·  Proven experience in a professional kitchen.

·  Experience in training or mentoring others.

Essential

·  Knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles. Level 2 Food Hygiene.

·  Ability to adapt menus based on available surplus ingredients.

·  Strong communication and leadership skills for volunteer engagement.

Personal Attributes

·  Passion for sustainability and reducing food waste.

·  Creative approach to cooking with varied ingredients.

·  Patient, approachable, and supportive in a teaching environment.

·  Organised and able to work under pressure.

KPIs & Performance Measures

·Volunteer Engagement: Positive feedback and skill progression.

·Course Support: Successful delivery of training sessions.

·Food Waste Reduction: Effective use of surplus ingredients.

·Kitchen Standards: Compliance with hygiene and safety audits.

Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

At The Felix Project, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice. Our commitment extends to all employees, and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or characteristics. 

Application Procedure

Once you apply, you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access your application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted. 

Recruitment Timeline

We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interviews as applications comes in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity. 

Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback. 

Want your fundraising to change lives, not just balance sheets?

The Friendly Food Club is looking for an ambitious, values-driven Fundraising & Partnerships Manager to grow income, build powerful partnerships, and help create healthier futures for families across Dorset and BCP.

The Friendly Food Club supports people from vulnerable groups and communities by building their cooking skills, confidence and resilience, to help break the cycle of food insecurity and low wellbeing.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of an established and growing charity and deliver real-world impact every day.

This role is perfect for someone who:

• Is aligned with our values of care, good health, inclusion and community
• Brings empathy, energy and a people-first approach
• Has a friendly, creative, resilient and solutions-focused mindset
• It happy to get stuck in and involved at all levels of development and delivery
• Lives in Dorset or BCP areas who likes a mix of working from home and getting out and about.

The role will:

• Develop and deliver Friendly Food Club’s fundraising strategy to align with the charity’s priorities.
• Identify, build and steward strong, values-aligned long-term funding and partnership relationships.
• Write compelling and effective funding applications, proposals and impact reports
• Monitor income performance and report to the CEO and Board
• Represent Friendly Food Club externally as an ambassador for its mission and values

Apply now and help cook up healthier futures for thousands across Dorset.

If you want your work to truly matter — and to be part of a supportive, mission-led team — we’d love to hear from you.

Deadline 28 February 2026 | In person interviews mid-March 2026 | Start date: Flexible for the right person

Are you someone who...

• ...wakes up motivated to use your fundraising expertise to solve some of the world's most pressing issues: climate change, food security, and public health?

• ...is energised by the challenge of building a high-value donor pipeline from the ground up?

• ...is a strategic connector, adept at building genuine relationships with donors?

If this sounds like you, we’d love you to apply for our Philanthropy Manager role at ProVeg UK. 
 

Role Summary

Our fast-growing team at ProVeg UK has ambitious targets for the coming years, and we need innovative, entrepreneurial thinkers to help us reach them for 2026 and beyond. 

The primary focus of this role is to establish and lead our UK mid-major level (HNWI) donor function alongside our Co-Executive Director. We have a successful track record with Trusts and Foundations (T&F) and are now looking to cultivate a diverse portfolio of funders who are accelerating the transition to a sustainable food system, tackling climate change, and ensuring the food we eat is good for all. You will be the architect of this new HNWI income stream - researching, qualifying, and securing transformational gifts from scratch.

While philanthropy experience is essential for this role, you will also collaborate with our Development Manager to oversee our established T&F portfolio. We are predominantly seeking strong philanthropy specialists and are happy to provide training on grant applications where needed.

This is a pivotal role for someone looking to lead on a high-impact fundraising strategy and help secure the vital resources needed for our continued success. 

You will be a champion for our mission, able to think creatively about how to attract interest across sectors and translate the impact of our work to speak to a range of audiences. 
 

Job details

• Working hours: Part-time (28 hours per week over 4 days, i.e. 0.8 FTE)

• Contract duration: 2 year fixed contract, with possibility to extend

• Location: Remote within the UK

• Salary: £40,000 – £42,000 per year for 1.0 FTE (pro-rata’d to working hours) 

• Reports to: Co-Executive Director UK

• Start date: ASAP

• Application deadline: March 2nd
   

Responsibilities

• Establish the HNWI Pipeline by leading the proactive research and identification of new UK-based major donors. You will manage the full prospect lifecycle, from cold outreach and initial "discovery" meetings to the final ask and bespoke stewardship.

• Conceptualise, launch, and manage a new donor circle (e.g., an 'Impact Club') to create a structured engagement programme for mid to high-level supporters alongside the Co-Executive Director.

• Co-develop a creative 3-year fundraising strategy and set actionable annual and quarterly objectives.

• Plan, facilitate, and manage events, including the coordination and delivery of roundtable discussions or multi-participant meetings, ensuring effective engagement, smooth logistics, and clear outcomes.

• Create compelling, tailored cases for support and impact reports that translate ProVeg’s data into visionary narratives that resonate with wealthy philanthropists.

• Brief and support the Co-Executive Directors and Trustees for high-level meetings, ensuring they are positioned effectively to close significant gifts.

• Maintain accurate and timely records of all donor interactions, communications, and commitments within our HubSpot system, which we use to manage and track our relationship pipelines and fundraising progress.

• Collaborate with the Development Manager to maintain our existing T&F relationships, ensuring high-quality grant applications, reporting, and compliance are met. 

• Travel in and around London and other major cities in the UK to network with potential donors and represent the organisation
   

Qualifications

Essential:

• You bring 3+ years of philanthropy/fundraising experience, ideally within an NGO or a related field.

• You possess demonstrable experience in identifying and opening doors to new HNWI prospects rather than just managing an inherited portfolio.

• You are a skilled verbal communicator with the ability to lead virtual and in-person meetings with gravitas, communicating ProVeg UKs work with donors and partners in inspiring, creative, and persuasive ways.

• You possess excellent written communication skills to write inspiring, persuasive content.

• You bring an entrepreneurial mindset, and can think creatively to find new solutions to challenges. 

• You are a competent project manager, able to meet deadlines and manage a varied and fast-paced workload. 

• You display the ability to network effectively and represent ProVeg with a wide range of stakeholders, nurturing and cultivating relationships into long-term, mutually-beneficial partnerships. 

• You have a genuine passion for ProVeg’s mission and the ability to travel within the UK for donor engagement.

• You are able and willing to travel within the UK and represent the organisation at donor meetings and other related events

Preferred:

• You possess knowledge of the plant-based food sector or environmental philanthropy.

• You have acquired solid experience using HubSpot (or a similar CRM) for pipeline management.

• You demonstrate experience in (or a strong aptitude for) writing successful funding proposals for T&Fs.
   

Benefits of working with ProVeg

• A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.

• Provision of a work laptop.

• Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.

• Career development support.

• Mental health & wellbeing support via access to the OpenUp platform and a free Headspace subscription

• We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.

• Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days increasing by one day a year to a maximum of 30 days (plus bank holidays)

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.

• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling

• Access to 24/7 virtual GP Service

• Access to the Wisdom app with exclusive perks and discounts

• Compassionate animal companion leave

• And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!

​About ProVeg International

ProVeg International works to accelerate the transition to a sustainable global food system by making plant-rich foods and alternative proteins more accessible and appealing.

ProVeg engages with all relevant stakeholders to create a world where the food we eat is good for all people, animals, and our planet.

ProVeg has received the United Nations’ Momentum for Change Award and works closely with key UN food and environment agencies.

ProVeg creates global impact, with offices in 14 countries across five continents and more than 250 employees.

Diversity Statement

ProVeg is committed to equal opportunity in employment for all, regardless of migration history and nationality, religion, skin colour, gender, age, genetic information, disability, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, HIV status, gender identity, or gender expression. People from the Global Majority, women, people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA+ communities, older adults, neurodivergent people, refugees, and people living with HIV are explicitly encouraged to apply.

In 2020, ProVeg signed the Diversity Charter, a self-commitment and association dedicated to promoting a prejudice-free work environment.

In 2022, ProVeg achieved a score of 88.1% on the PRIDE Index, the LGBTIQ+ Diversity Performance Index, which is over 20 percentage points higher than the overall average of 67.9%.

The purpose of this role is support the GWT catering manager at our Robinswood Hill and Crickley Hill cafes, ensuring our café operations are commercially successful, achieve income targets, and maximise profitability. Deliver first-class customer service and exceed visitor expectations. Identify opportunities for innovation and new income streams. Support the Catering manager in developing a strong, flexible and agile customer-focused café team that reflects the values of GWT. Collaborate with wider GWT team as required, supporting the delivery of GWT’s programme of events.

Responsible for line management of café catering assistants and where applicable catering volunteers and deputise for the Catering Manager in their absence as required.

To Understand the commercial drivers of cafés performance and identify opportunities to increase income, explore new revenue streams, and drive bottom-line contribution. To Support GWT’s wider activity across but not limited to RWH and CH and other sites as required, including delivery of GWT’s programme of events and activities, working in collaboration with the programming team to identify and realise opportunities to maximise income.

We show how we care for nature, our partners and each other through our values:
�� We’re ambitious and dream big — for people and for nature.
�� We collaborate, because we can achieve more together.
�� We’re inclusive and believe that nature is for everyone.
�� We act with responsibility for the work we do and the world we’re helping to shape.

Together, we’re growing hope for a wilder future.

This is a permanent full-time post working 5 days over 7, working pattern to include weekends with occasional evenings as required.
 

About The Role

We’re expanding our team and looking for a Casual Care Assistant to join us at Mais House. This is a flexible, casual role where shifts are offered on an as-needed basis, giving you the choice to accept shifts that fit around your availability. The role includes day and night shifts, including weekends, with no fixed hours or guaranteed shifts. Night shifts will include an additional Night Allowance of £0.95 per hour.

Please note that we are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates who require sponsorship. All candidates must have a valid Right to Work in the UK. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate care to our residents, many of whom have served in the Armed Forces. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal care, supporting residents with their daily routines, and ensuring their comfort and dignity at all times. You will help with mobility, nutrition, and medication as required, and will work closely with colleagues to provide a safe, welcoming environment. Maintaining accurate care records and communicating effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals will also be an essential part of your role.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent care, putting people at the heart of everything they do. While an NVQ Level 2 qualification is desirable, we are happy to support you in achieving this if you are committed to progressing your career. A generous pension scheme and access to our Employee Assistance Programme are just some of the additional benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our team.

This is your chance to join a supportive, values-driven team and make a positive difference to the lives of those who have served. Your dedication will ensure their contributions are never forgotten.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Employee benefits include -

- 22 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Generous pension with employer contributions up to 14% (salary sacrifice options available)
- Life assurance of 3 times your salary
- Enhanced sick pay
- Paid carers and dependents leave
- DBS checks covered by us
- Free parking
- Access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
- Rewards hub with exclusive discounts

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Location: Home-based, delivering sessions in schools and farms across Essex and surrounding areas
Contract: Self-employed, renewable subject to annual review
Start: Delivery from February 2026

This vacancy is recruited on a rolling basis and may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed, so early application is encouraged. Previous applicants need not apply.

We’re looking for a passionate and confident Food and Farm Discovery Coordinator to inspire primary-aged children through hands-on food, farming and countryside learning. You’ll deliver engaging cooking, gardening and farm visit experiences, working closely with schools, farmers and food producers - particularly in areas of disadvantage.

What you’ll do

• Deliver Farm Discovery Days and the Food Discovery programme in schools
• Plan and lead farm visits, cooking and gardening sessions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools and farm hosts
• Manage session planning, equipment, health & safety and safeguarding
• Work independently as part of a supportive national team

Time commitment & pay

• Around 80–90 paid days per year (seasonal variation)
• £171.48/day for Food Discovery delivery
• £163.77/day for Farm Discovery delivery
• Plus expenses and mileage (45p per mile)
• Estimated annual earnings: £14,000–£15,000, with potential to grow

You’ll need

• Experience working with primary-age children and schools
• Confidence delivering hands-on cooking, gardening and outdoor learning
• Enthusiasm for food, farming and the countryside
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills
• Full UK driving licence, access to a car, and suitable IT setup

Maternity Leave Cover (1 Year Fixed Term)

The Day Service Lead is crucial in supporting the daily operations of our day services programmes, providing essential assistance to individuals in our care.

This position involves working closely with the people we support and their parent/carers to enhance their well-being, promote independence, and facilitate engaging activities and new opportunities by being creative and inspiring and motivating people.

As a Day Service Lead, you will support, encourage and guide a team of Day Service Assistants, lead by example, and share good practice through your own service delivery.

Hours: 19.5 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday, from 9.30am to 4.00pm.

For more information about the role and to apply, please visit our jobs page.

Closing date: 8 February 2026.

This is an exciting time to join the charity as we have recently launched our new long-term strategy, building on our ambitions to make an even bigger difference to the lives of people developing or dying from heart diseases. 

We are looking for someone to join our energetic, collaborative, and dedicated team. Someone who will contribute to our culture and have the drive and passion to help us achieve our ambitious goals.

Job Description:

Heart Research UK is looking for an experienced, ambitious and proactive Corporate Fundraiser to join their growing fundraising team.  In this exciting new role, you will help manage our existing portfolio of partners, as well as a significant focus on bringing on new corporate partners through direct outreach, networking, applications and pitches. You will enjoy developing strong relationships and have excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills. You will have a track record of setting, monitoring and meeting financial targets. If you think you have the relevant skills and the passion to support our cause, then please apply.

Key responsibilities

· Grow our corporate portfolio by securing new partnerships with companies and maintaining a focus on researching, prospecting and approaching businesses to secure the fundraising target.

· Manage a portfolio of existing and new partnerships, providing first-class relationship management and maximising value, including financial, advocacy, pro bono and in-kind support.

· Monitor, evaluate and report on progress against partnership KPIs, targets, activities and budgets. Identify opportunities for partnership visibility and communications, and where possible employee engagement.

· Support with identifying large scale national partnership opportunities and tracking these via our CRM.

· Manage and develop existing corporate engagement products such as Payroll Giving and various digital giving platforms.

· Create and manage the content for our quarterly corporate e-communication.

· Respond to urgent situations, identifying and responding to fundraising opportunities.

· Work within Heart Research UK’s due diligence guidelines.

· Make effective use of the CRM and deliver excellent standards of supporter experience, ensuring that systems are kept up to date

· Work closely with the wider Heart Research UK fundraising team, supporting colleagues, promoting national fundraising initiatives and proactively contributing ideas and knowledge

· Work closely with the marketing team on promotions, publicity, public relations and advertising in relation to fundraising activities

· Work in line with the Fundraising Code of Practice, and abiding at all times by the rules set out in the GDPR

Essential Attributes

· A track record of stewarding and maximising corporate partnership(s).

· Experience of successful partnership outreach work and examples of new partnerships that ave been secured

· Proven experience of working to financial budgets and operational objectives

· Passionate interest in charity sector, and the drive to further your fundraising knowledge.  

· Experience of using a fundraising database (we use Beacon)

· Experience of working in a multi-stakeholder environment.

· Ability to be proactive and identify new engagement and fundraising opportunities

· Ability to multi task and prioritise/meet deadlines within a collaborative team environment

· Ability to work at pace to demanding targets.

· Excellent attention to detail, strong ability to proof-read and pick up inconsistencies

· Strong presentation, communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to network confidently with people at senior levels

· Strong Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint skills

· Confident to work independently, as well as to be a team player

Desirable Attributes

· Experience of supporting and/or writing strategic charity partnership applications and delivering pitches.

· Experience of event management and co-ordination to engage corporates and their employees

· Understanding of the third sector, charity law and regulations

· Experience of developing and implementing supporter journeys

· Knowledge of the rules surrounding GDPR, and the Fundraising Code of Practice

· Experience of using a fundraising database (we use Beacon)

How to Apply

Please provide your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification.  The closing date for applications is Thursday 18th February 2026.

Interviews will take place on Teams week commencing 23rd February; however, we may offer interviews to suitable candidates throughout the process and reserve the right to close the job before the deadline if required.

ID: 1659 TESOL/TEFL Teacher

Service: The Language of Food, Food Services Team 

Salary: £28,884 - £31,698 FTE per annum (pro-rata for corresponding part-time hours)

- Additionally, £3,679 Inner London Weighting FTE per annum if London based

- OR additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum if home based

Location: Either Southend or London (part time role) or both areas (full time role)

Hours: 37 full time covering Southend and London (or 18.5 hours per week part time, covering one of the areas)

Contract: Fixed Term until end of August 2026

Job Summary:­

We are looking for an experienced TESOL/TEFL professional to deliver high-quality English language teaching to adults living in Southend and/or London. The successful postholder will deliver engaging language lessons to groups of adult learners with different levels of English within community venues. The postholder will work closely with other members of Family Action staff, particularly those working in FOOD Clubs/Stores, which support people to maximise their income, learn new recipes and try new foods. The successful candidate will play a key role within the Food Services team at Family Action, supporting individuals to develop their communication skills, confidence, and wellbeing.

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:

At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced TESOL/TEFL Teacher to join a new project called The Language of Food, supporting local people in Southend and London to develop their English language skills.

Main Responsibilities:

The role involves, for instance: planning lessons for groups of adult learners of English, ensuring they meet learners’ needs, learning styles and language level; adapting, where necessary, existing English language materials to meet the needs of each group of learners; delivering engaging lessons, encouraging learners’ participation through demonstrating a positive and enthusiastic approach; and completing learner assessments before and after each programme, as well as monitoring each individual’s learning during the programme. (See JD and Specification for full details).

Main Requirements:

The successful candidate will:

· Have a Dip TESOL/DELTA or other similar level teaching qualification (eg PGCE including a TEFL element)

· Be experienced in delivering TESOL/TEFL sessions to groups of adults, particularly in diverse community settings (eg children’s centres)

· Have demonstrable knowledge of effective language teaching and learning strategies

· Have experience of assessing and monitoring students’ learning

· Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, food safety and healthy eating

Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service at Enhanced level.

(See JD and Specification for full details).

Benefits:

· An annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays (pro rata)

· Up to 6% matched-pension contributions

· Enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions

· Eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers

· Cycle to work scheme

· Investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:

Click the “Redirect to Recruiter” link above and fill out our digital application form

Closing Date:  12th February 2026 23:59 midnight

For any queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or the potential for flexible working, please email: Louise Reilly, David Underwood or Michael Cowieson.

All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates. We are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action because we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and we strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.

To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.