Project Manager (part time), Cook School Launch, Mission Kitchen

To apply email: [email protected]

We’re launching a new cook school at Mission Kitchen and we’re looking for a sharp, self-driven Project Manager to start immediately and help make it happen.

Part-Time Project Manager (Cook School Launch)

2 days per week – 3 month contract

£30k pro rata ( = £1k per month for 3 months)

On-site and/or Hybrid – London (Mission Kitchen)

About the role

You’ll lead a pilot phase to test group workshops and classes with our members, then help us start offering them more widely.

This is a short-term contract role for someone who likes to make things happen fast. If the pilot goes well and you love what we build together, there may be opportunities to extend the role or explore longer-term employment.

What you’ll do:

Design and run a pilot of group workshops with our members
Test and refine ideas through feedback and observation
Build simple promo materials (flyers, posters, social posts) using Canva or Adobe tools
Work closely with the Mission Kitchen team and community
Keep things organised and moving on time

What we’re looking for

You’ve started your own projects or events outside of work or study
You can design basic visuals and layouts (canva, photoshop, illustrator)
You enjoy testing ideas, getting feedback, and improving fast
You care about food and love getting people together
You work well independently

Bonus but not required:

You’ve worked in food, events or education

Details

2 days per week
£30,000 pro rata
3-month contract
On-site or hybrid – we’re based in Nine Elms, London

This would be ideal for someone early in their career who wants hands-on experience shaping a real project from the ground up.

This could be a great fit for a recent graduate looking to build experience, or someone already working freelance who wants to take on an exciting side project.

Want to get stuck in and help launch something new?

Apply now.

How to apply:

Send an email with your CV and a covering email summarising why you’ve applied and what you’ll bring to the role to [email protected]