Programme Coordinator & Chef Trainer

Permanent employee, Part-time · United Kingdom Remote

Role Summary

The programme continues to go from strength to strength. We’re currently supporting over a third of all local authorities in the UK that cater for over 7,600 schools, feeding over 1.25 million children every day. So far, we’ve been responsible for swapping over 37 million school meals from meat-based to meat-free or plant-based.

This role is focused on London and the South. We are already supporting over half of all local authorities in the capital. We are entering the final year of an ambitious three-year plan to be working with over 50% of all UK local authorities, influencing the meals for 2 million children daily by the end of 2025.

Are you passionate and driven about improving school food in London? Can you match our ambition? You’ll support the Programme Manager and Head of Programme, carrying out a wide range of tasks, including managing existing relationships, recruiting new partners, providing advice on menus, getting involved with recipe development, and using your culinary skills to train caterers in their kitchens.

We’re looking for someone to join our team for 4 days a week but are open to applicants looking for flexible working hours including, potentially, 3 days a week.

Job Details

Reports to: Programme Manager UK
Department: INT Operations
Direct reports: None
Location: Remote (home-based in, or close to, London)
Hours: 32h per week (0.8 FTE)
Salary: £32,000 p/a for 1 FTE of 40h/week (i.e. £25,600 for 0.8 FTE)

Responsibilities

Broaden the reach of the School Plates programme across London and the South of England.
Outreach to school caterers (primarily local authorities and contract caterers, but also multi-academy trusts and individual schools as needed) to engage new partners, and manage and develop these relationships.
Work with the Awards Coordinator to review menus and deliver evidence-based advice to our catering partners, supporting them on their awards journey.
Deliver Plant-based Cooking in Schools Workshops (in-person and online), including organising and promoting sessions, liaising with partners and attendees, delivering the sessions and collating feedback.
Work closely with other Chef Trainers to plan and create ‘Plant-based Cooking in Schools’ online course content, including videos and learning materials.
Contribute to ideas for new plant-based recipes for schools.
Support our impact measurement work for ongoing programme evaluation, supporter communications, and funding proposals.
Develop an excellent understanding of the school food landscape, structures of school food provision, and the nutritional guidelines for school food in England.
Update and maintain an accurate database of activity with our partners.
Represent ProVeg UK on calls, in meetings and at events, including some public speaking.
Work closely with Communications Manager to produce engaging new content, including video content, for social media, and the website.
Support the Programme Manager and Head of Programme with any other projects or tasks, as needed.

Qualifications

Essential:

Proven track record in relationship management.
Experienced in planning and delivering plant-based cooking workshops to groups.
Excellent communication skills with an ability to write effectively and be a confident presenter.
Flexible and agile approach, with a willingness to be a true team player and fill gaps as needed.
Proactive with initiative and drive.
Strong organisational skills.
Attention to detail.
Solution-focused and resilient.
Confident in creating basic spreadsheets and slide decks.
Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively in a fast-paced and small but fast-growing non-profit work environment.
Ability to work well unsupervised with experience of working in remote teams with a reliable internet connection.
Passionate about food systems change.
Alignment with our vision and mission.
Based in London and able to attend meetings, events, and training to represent the team and programme in and around the capital.
Willing to travel to events outside of London for occasional workshops and events.

Desirable:

Experience of working within school food.
Experience of working in a culinary setting.
Experience of managing projects.
Experience of liaising with local authorities, schools, or other public sector bodies.
Experience of working in the food, health or environmental sector.
Experience in the field of nutrition, including an interest in plant-based nutrition.
Experience of using customer relationship management (CRM) systems.

Benefits of working with us

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.
Mindfulness programme - free Headspace account.
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.
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!

When?

The recruitment process consists of two rounds: 1): an online trial task; 2): an interview with the Programme Manager and Head of Programme.

Application deadline: 27 December at 5pm
Start date: From February 2025

Further information

Please submit your application using our online form, including your CV and cover letter. By submitting your application you agree that your personal data will be processed by and shared with our UK entity (ProVeg C.I.C.) and German entity (ProVeg e.V.).

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About us

ProVeg International is a food awareness organisation working to transform the global food system by replacing 50% of animal products globally with plant-based and cultivated foods by 2040.

ProVeg engages with all relevant stakeholders to create a food system where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, 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 220 employees.

Diversity Statement

ProVeg is committed to equal opportunity in employment for all, regardless of ethnic origin, religion, skin color, gender, age, national origin or ancestry, refugee background, genetic information, disability, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, HIV status, gender identity, or gender expression. People of Color, women, individuals with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA+ communities, older adults, 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%.

Data Protection Information for Applicants
More information about the processing of your personal data during your application at ProVeg e.V. can be found here in German and English. If you are applying at ProVeg INT, more Information can be found here, available in German and English.

Rollenzusammenfassung

Join our team working on our flagship School Plates programme, driving healthier, more sustainable school menus with a focus on London and surrounding areas, alongside a supportive and dedicated team committed to creating positive change.
The programme continues to go from strength to strength. We’re currently supporting over a third of all local authorities in the UK that cater for over 7,600 schools, feeding over 1.25 million children every day. So far, we’ve been responsible for swapping over 37 million school meals from meat-based to meat-free or plant-based.
This role is focused on London and the South. We are already supporting over half of all local authorities in the capital. We are entering the final year of an ambitious three-year plan to be working with over 50% of all UK local authorities, influencing the meals for 2 million children daily by the end of 2025.
Are you passionate and driven about improving school food in London? Can you match our ambition? You’ll support the Programme Manager and Head of Programme, carrying out a wide range of tasks, including managing existing relationships, recruiting new partners, providing advice on menus, getting involved with recipe development, and using your culinary skills to train caterers in their kitchens.
We’re looking for someone to join our team for 4 days a week but are open to applicants looking for flexible working hours including, potentially, 3 days a week.

Infos zur Stelle

Aufgaben

Broaden the reach of the School Plates programme across London and the South of England.
Outreach to school caterers (primarily local authorities and contract caterers, but also multi-academy trusts and individual schools as needed) to engage new partners, and manage and develop these relationships.
Work with the Awards Coordinator to review menus and deliver evidence-based advice to our catering partners, supporting them on their awards journey.
Deliver Plant-based Cooking in Schools Workshops (in-person and online), including organising and promoting sessions, liaising with partners and attendees, delivering the sessions and collating feedback.
Work closely with other Chef Trainers to plan and create ‘Plant-based Cooking in Schools’ online course content, including videos and learning materials.
Contribute to ideas for new plant-based recipes for schools.
Support our impact measurement work for ongoing programme evaluation, supporter communications, and funding proposals.
Develop an excellent understanding of the school food landscape, structures of school food provision, and the nutritional guidelines for school food in England.
Update and maintain an accurate database of activity with our partners.
Represent ProVeg UK on calls, in meetings and at events, including some public speaking.
Work closely with Communications Manager to produce engaging new content, including video content, for social media, and the website.
Support the Programme Manager and Head of Programme with any other projects or tasks, as needed.

Anforderungen

Essential:

Proven track record in relationship management.
Experienced in planning and delivering plant-based cooking workshops to groups.
Excellent communication skills with an ability to write effectively and be a confident presenter.
Flexible and agile approach, with a willingness to be a true team player and fill gaps as needed.
Proactive with initiative and drive.
Strong organisational skills.
Attention to detail.
Solution-focused and resilient.
Confident in creating basic spreadsheets and slide decks.
Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively in a fast-paced and small but fast-growing non-profit work environment.
Ability to work well unsupervised with experience of working in remote teams with a reliable internet connection.
Passionate about food systems change.
Alignment with our vision and mission.
Based in London and able to attend meetings, events, and training to represent the team and programme in and around the capital.
Willing to travel to events outside of London for occasional workshops and events.

Desirable:

Experience of working within school food.
Experience of working in a culinary setting.
Experience of managing projects.
Experience of liaising with local authorities, schools, or other public sector bodies.
Experience of working in the food, health or environmental sector.
Experience in the field of nutrition, including an interest in plant-based nutrition.
Experience of using customer relationship management (CRM) systems.

Unser Angebot

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.
Mindfulness programme - free Headspace account.
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.
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!

Wann?

Weitere Informationen

The recruitment process consists of two rounds: 1): an online trial task; 2): an interview with the Programme Manager and Head of Programme.

Application deadline: 27 December at 5pm
Start date: From February 2025

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Über uns

ProVeg International ist eine Ernährungsorganisation, die sich für die Transformation des globalen Ernährungssystems einsetzt. Unsere Mission ist, bis 2040 weltweit 50 % der Tierprodukte durch pflanzliche und kultivierte Nahrungsmittel zu ersetzen.

ProVeg arbeitet mit allen relevanten Akteuren am Übergang zu einem Ernährungssystem, in dem sich alle für genussvolles und gesundes Essen entscheiden, das gut für alle Menschen, Tiere und unseren Planeten ist.

ProVeg hat den „Momentum for Change“-Preis der Vereinten Nationen erhalten und arbeitet eng mit den wichtigsten UN-Organisationen für Ernährung und Umwelt zusammen.

Wir haben den Status eines Ständigen Beobachters der UN-Klimarahmenkonvention (UNFCCC), dem Weltklimarat (IPCC) und des Übereinkommens über die biologische Vielfalt (CBD) sowie beratenden Status beim Wirtschafts- und Sozialrat der Vereinten Nationen (ECOSOC). Zudem sind wir bei der UN-Weltversammlung (UNEA) akkreditiert.

Mit Büros in 14 Ländern auf 5 Kontinenten und mehr als 220 Mitarbeitenden erzielt ProVeg eine globale Wirkung.

Diversity Statement

ProVeg verpflichtet sich zur Chancengleichheit bei der Beschäftigung für alle, unabhängig von ethnischer Herkunft, Religion, Hautfarbe, Geschlecht, Alter, nationaler Herkunft oder Abstammung, Geflüchtetenhintergrund, genetischer Informationen, Behinderung, Familienstand, elterlichem Status, Schwangerschaft, sexueller Orientierung, HIV-Status, Geschlechtsidentität oder Geschlechtsausdruck. People of Colour, Frauen, Menschen mit Behinderung, Mitglieder von LGBTQIA+ Communities, ältere Menschen, Geflüchtete und Menschen die mit HIV leben werden ausdrücklich ermutigt, sich zu bewerben.

Im Jahr 2020 hat ProVeg die Charta der Vielfalt unterzeichnet, eine Selbstverpflichtung und ein Verein, der sich für ein vorurteilsfreies Arbeitsumfeld einsetzt.

Im Jahr 2022 hat ProVeg beim PRIDE Index, dem LGBTIQ+ Diversity Performance Index, 88,1 % erreicht und liegt damit über 20 Prozentpunkte über dem Gesamtdurchschnitt von 67,9 %.

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