Managing Director

Contract: Full-time, permanent Hours: Full-time Reports to: Chair; Board of Directors Location: Hackney Salary: £50,000-60,000 depending on experience. Pension: HSoF participates in the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) pension scheme and contributes 3%. Benefits: 25 days'' annual leave plus bank holidays, free onsite lunches . Probation period: Six months. About Hackney School of Food Hackney School of Food is an award-winning food education hub based in the grounds of Mandeville Primary School in Clapton, East London. Through our teaching kitchen and educational garden, we help children, families and communities build the skills, confidence and knowledge to grow, cook and eat good food. Each year, we welcome more than 10,000 visits to our kitchen and garden, delivering curriculum programmes for schools alongside community cooking courses, gardening projects, holiday clubs, corporate volunteering and public events. Since becoming a Community Interest Company (CIC) in 2023, we have expanded our facilities, strengthened our governance and built a strong reputation as a leader in food education. We''re now looking for an exceptional Managing Director to build on these strong foundations and lead Hackney School of Food through its next phase of growth and impact. About the role Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director (MD) will provide both strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the organisation delivers its mission while remaining financially ..... full job details .....