We’re Hiring: Head of Operations
We are looking for an ambitious and highly organised Head of Operations to help lead and grow Food Behind Bars during an exciting stage of development.
This is a senior role within the organisation, working closely with the Chief Executive and Head of Food Education to oversee the delivery of our projects and support the wider operations of the charity. You will play a central role in ensuring our initiatives run smoothly, achieve meaningful impact and continue to grow.
A key part of the role will involve managing two of our major projects. At HMP Spring Hill, you will oversee the delivery of a flagship project focused on improving prison food through food production, kitchen training and food education. You will work closely with our Food Educator and prison staff to ensure the programme runs successfully and develops over time. You will manage the refurbishment of a walled kitchen garden, overseeing infrastructure repair, new polytunnels and the build of a farm-to-fork training kitchen.
You will also help oversee a new initiative at HMP Peterborough, where we are establishing an in-house prison bakery and delivering our Prison Food Education Programme. This will involve coordinating partners, supporting programme delivery and helping shape the long-term development of the project. You will oversee the establishment of the bakery, the recruitment of staff and implementation of a new training programme.
Alongside project oversight, you will support the day-to-day operations of the charity. This will include staff and project management, supporting fundraising and partnerships, helping develop new initiatives and strengthening our monitoring and evaluation work.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but ambitious organisation and play a central role in shaping its future. We are looking for someone who is passionate about food, social impact and building innovative projects that improve the lives of people in prison.
This is a 4-day a week role, with potential to increase hours in the future. You can read the full job description with details of how to apply below. Application deadline: midnight on 17th April 2026.