Experience of nutrition, diet, food sciences or technology is a benefit but not essential (These skills and experience are covered by the Content Team Education) You don’t need to be a nutrition expert, we provide all training and materials, and you’ll be fully supported by our Content Team.

Strong team management and leadership skills, with experience of leading teams is essential This can come from paid work, volunteering or community roles — we’re interested in your ability to support and motivate others.

A proven understanding of, and interest in, primary and/or secondary school aged children, their parents/carers and professionals working in school settings (i.e. our audiences) including what motivates them, understanding barriers and beliefs about healthy eating If you’ve spent time working with children or families, you’ll already have valuable insight — we’ll explore this together in conversation.

Excellent project management and organisational skills You don’t need formal qualifications — being organised, reliable and comfortable coordinating tasks is what matters.

Clear and confident communicator, written, verbal, and visual, with fluency in English We’re looking for someone who communicates warmly and clearly with volunteers, teachers and families.

Experience of building relationships with schools, partners, and stakeholders Any experience of outreach, partnership work or community engagement is helpful — it doesn’t need to be formal.

Passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles and improving public health for children and teens If you care about helping children thrive, you’ll fit in well with our friendly, mission‑driven team.

Enjoy teamwork, innovation, and leading continuous improvement We value people who bring ideas, positivity and a willingness to help us keep improving.

Commitment to volunteer for at least 5–6 hours per week on average (flexible across weeks) for the duration of the project (minimum commitment to 2+ years) We’re flexible and will always plan ahead around your availability, we simply hope volunteers stay long enough to see the impact of their work.

Able to travel to potential intervention sites in West Sussex/East Hampshire or Greater Manchester (desirable but not essential). Working mainly from home

Prior experience in a similar role (paid or voluntary) would be an advantage but isn’t essential Transferable experience is absolutely fine, we’re open to volunteers from many backgrounds.

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What will you be doing?

As our Schools Programme Lead, you’ll play a key role in bringing Collaboration for Kids (CFK) to life in schools. You’ll help us deliver fun, engaging and meaningful nutrition and lifestyle activities that inspire children to make healthier choices. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll guide a small volunteer team, support the smooth running of our school‑based interventions, and help us build positive relationships with the schools and communities we work with.

You’ll work closely with two core teams our Education Content Team, who create the workshop materials and activities, and our Research, Data & Evidencing Team, who help us understand the impact of our work. You don’t need to be a nutrition expert — we’ll provide all the training and resources you need. Your focus will be on coordinating delivery, supporting volunteers, and helping ensure each intervention runs smoothly and feels enjoyable for children, families and teachers.

A key part of your role will be leading and supporting your volunteer team. You’ll help everyone understand their responsibilities, keep them motivated, and make sure they have what they need to deliver sessions confidently. You’ll also bring your own ideas and insights, helping us shape activities so they feel relevant, creative and engaging for the children we work with.

You’ll help build and maintain relationships with schools, teachers and local partners who share our values. This might include arranging visits, discussing upcoming workshops, or exploring new opportunities for CFK to support children in different settings. You’ll act as a friendly ambassador for CFK, helping schools feel supported and excited about working with us.

Project coordination is another important part of the role. You’ll help plan each intervention from start to finish — organising timelines, checking resources, supporting rehearsals, and making sure everyone knows what’s happening and when. After each intervention, you’ll help run a short debrief, sharing what went well, what we learned, and what we can improve next time. This helps us keep developing our programme and ensures children get the best possible experience.

You’ll also represent your team in leadership meetings, sharing updates and helping us stay aligned with CFK’s mission, values and approach. We’ll support you throughout, and you’ll be part of a friendly, collaborative charity community that cares deeply about improving children’s health and wellbeing.

Most of your work will be done from home, with occasional visits to schools in West Sussex, East Hampshire or Greater Manchester if you’re able to travel. The weekly commitment is usually around 5–6 hours, with flexibility depending on what’s happening in the programme. We’ll always plan ahead and work around your availability.

Overall, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, supporting volunteers, and helping create positive change. You’ll have the chance to shape how CFK delivers its mission in schools, develop your leadership and project skills, and be part of a supportive team making a real difference to future generations.