We’re Recruiting: Programmes Coordinator (Freelance)

Job title: Programmes Coordinator at Made in Hackney

Hours: 3 days a week / 24 hours, potential to split over 3-5 days

Contract: Freelance fixed term contract 4 months, with possibility of extension

Location: Hybrid, minimum 2 days at the office/ cookery school for venue based tasks: Liberty Hall, Clapton Commons, London E5 9AA 

Salary: £23 per hour / day-rate £184 / FTE 

Reports to: Head of Operations & Programmes

Ideal start: July 2026 or soon thereafter

Summary

Made in Hackney started life in 2012 as a plant-based community cookery school working across London with the mission of tackling the climate crisis, health inequalities and bringing communities together using the power of plants. The impact of our work is varied, far-reaching and very real; changing hundreds of thousands of people’s lives for the better. We provide diverse culinary education, inspiration and support networks needed to ensure no one is left behind in the transition to a plant-centred, planet-friendly diet. 

Our work has been recognised with prestigious accolades including the BBC Food and Farming Award, Caroline Walker Trust Award, and Urban Food Award. We work with leading brands and cultural icons such as Mr Organic. We have showcased our work through engaging exhibition stands at major events like Vegan Life Live, the Great Exhibition Road Festival, and Billie Eilish’s Changemaker Partnerships collaboration. The organisation has attracted support from public figures and ambassadors including chef and broadcaster Andi Oliver, Academy Award-winning actress Olivia Colman, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, youth activist Jay Brave, and Dr Nitu Bajekal, a lifestyle medicine physician. 

Role Description

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated individual to join us as our Programmes Coordinator. This role will suit an experienced office coordinator who is able to multi-task, coordinate events, juggle multiple stakeholders and complete systems administrative functions. This role will contribute to an ambitious, busy and exciting Operations & Programmes Team. The experience of working for Made in Hackney is varied, unique and rewarding. There is plenty of room for the successful candidate to be creative and bring new ideas to life. 

Before applying, please download and read the full job description and specification here – Role description_ Programmes Coordinator (Freelance)

How To Apply

The deadline for the receipt of applications is: Monday 27th July 2026 

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be scheduling interviews on a rolling basis as we receive applications.  

To apply, please send a CV outlining your career history and relevant experience for the role and a cover letter outlining what attracted you to apply for the role and what makes you the right candidate. 

Please send your application to: Svenja Duppenbecker, Head of Operations & Programmes – Svenja@madeinhackney.org. If you have any questions to ask in advance of sending your application then please email Claire Atchia McMaster, Interim Executive Director – Claire@madeinhackney.org.