The National Lottery Community Fund - Climate Action Fund Decision Panel Appointments, Through the Climate Action Fund we support projects based in all four countries of the UK and a combination of place based, cross country, regional, national and UK wide. Role Specification The Climate Action Fund is seeking a subject matter expert in food systems, who will complement our existing panel and support our work across the UK. They will have an understanding of the holistic aims we seek to address in supporting long term solutions that will have benefits for both climate, environment and nature, and to people and communities. The Climate Action Fund Decision Panel has delegated authority from the UK Funding Committee (UKFC) to make funding decisions on Climate Action Fund Programmes. The purpose of the Climate Action Fund Decision Panel is to make funding decisions, review the performance of the Climate Action Fund portfolio, and make recommendations where appropriate to UKFC. Funding decisions shall be taken in the context of the UKFC Delegation and shall undertake its duties within the framework of overall National Lottery Community Fund policy and procedures. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the food system across the UK, with a particular focus on agroecology and long term, systemic ways to strengthen our food system and reduce food insecurity for people and communities.The ability and skill to contribute effectively to the development of this strand of funding and wider work of The Fund in relation to food systems, with a strong track record of achievement in this area.Ability to work on a Panel with excellent interpersonal, team working, communication and representational skills.The ability to engage and influence in relationships with stakeholders to ensure the Fund is well represented and externally impactful.Personal and operational integrity, the ability to work with people from different backgrounds, and a commitment to improving equity, diversity and inclusion.Clear understanding and commitment to building strong and connected communities, that reflect the whole of the UK.Ability to deliver operational transformation and culture improvement in a large organisation.A strong commitment to engaging communities across the UK, and factoring UK-wide perspectives into all decision making., An advocate and ambassador for The Fund and a demonstrable commitment to its mission and purpose.Understanding and experience at a senior level of community organisations and track record in creating an environment where communities are connected and supported.Experience of systems change work and how that translates to community centred funding.Experience and understanding of food systems, particularly in alignment with our funding aims and the conditions required to influence and shape long term solutions that start with communities.Experience of influencing or shaping food systems policy from a community perspective.A demonstrable commitment to and experience in equity and equitable practices.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Candidates will be expected to have a PhD in food security, food policy and/or food justice or a related field relevant to this post or, if from a professional practice background, a Master's qualification together with significant professional practice experience. We are looking for candidates with a background and broad knowledge across food systems who can deliver teaching on the MSc Sustainable Food Systems and on our other food systems modules. They should have experience of teaching and assessment at an HEI. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate experience of devising and delivering teaching.We are looking for candidates who align to the UWE values. Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate their experience of leading and motivating groups of people, collegiate working and their organisational skills. Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate how they will keep abreast of latest developments in this subject area and external best practice benchmarks.The successful candidate will be supported in this role by an experienced senior lecturer as a mentor. The School provides staff development funds to support personal and subject related training for academic staff.Where you will be workingUWE Bristol is a campus-based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life.In this role, you'll be based at our modern Campus where we've invested in state-of-the-art facilities designed to help both staff and students succeed.You'll spend most of your time on campus, typically one or two days per week depending on your teaching/student supervision commitments, with the opportunity to work from home the rest of the time.We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant , our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.We offer a wide range of including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.Add your individuality to oursUWE Bristol recognises the power of a .We're part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds. Diversity is our strength, enhancing creativity, decision-making, and problem-solving. Join our supportive community and thrive.We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.This is a one-year fixed term 0.4FTE post offered at Lecturer grade. Preference will be given to applicants who can deliver teaching in food security, food policy and food justice, as well as co-production and place-based methods.

ish Welfare Initiative is hiring a Director of Programs to oversee our growing Programs team and execute scalable, cost-effective, and evidence-based programs. We are additionally seeking someone who can be a co-leader of our organization and take on founder-level responsibilities.If you are extremely organized, excited by travel and life in India and possibly other countries, and driven to reduce the suffering of farmed animals, this could be the perfect role for you. Key Details:📍 Significant time in rural India required (especially in the first year); otherwise location-flexible💼 Full-time, permanent role💰 USD 25K–80K/year, depending on candidate needs (e.g., location and cost of living)📅 Apply by June 28, 2026 Note:People of any nationality may apply, and part of this job may be done remotely (timezone depending). However, at least for the first year, you will be expected to live or spend significant time in India.This role requires at least two years of prior leadership experience. More is better.Apply with our initial mini test task by June 28, 2026.

About the job Location: Living Planet Centre, Woking, SurreyContract: Permanent, full time (35 hours)Hybrid working: Minimum 40% in person collaboration per monthSalary: £82,450 + excellent benefitsSafeguarding level: Level Two About the roleWe’re looking for a highly strategic Director of Policy with deep experience of influencing policy and political decision-making to lead WWF-UK’s policy development and influence at a critical moment for climate and nature. This is a senior leadership role at the heart of WWF-UK’s strategy and impact. Working across advocacy, conservation, science, in the UK and internationally, you will shape and drive a small number of high-impact policy priorities capable of unlocking meaningful change across systems including food, finance, trade and land use. You will lead a high-performing Policy team, strengthening WWF-UK’s ability to respond quickly and credibly to political opportunities with deliverable solutions. This is a role for someone who combines deep policy expertise with sharp political judgement, trusted relationship-building and the ability to influence both behind the scenes and at the highest levels externally. Working with the advocacy Directorate, you will build and maintain trusted senior relationships across Whitehall, including with departments such as the Cabinet Office, Treasury and FCDO, helping shape thinking early and informally while also influencing policy development and implementation with colleagues and partners internationally. Alongside leading and developing a collaborative and confident team, you will contribute as a senior organisational leader, helping shape direction, organisational outcomes and strategic decision-making across WWF-UK. This is an opportunity to lead policy work that helps tackle some of the world’s most urgent challenges, while building the partnerships, coalitions and political influence needed to turn ideas into action and impact. 

We’re looking for an Extrusion Scientist / SME to lead extrusion strategy and execution across our emerging Just Meat platform. This role will sit at HQ but serve as the company’s in-house extrusion expert, partnering closely with our co-manufacturing network to ensure consistent, high-quality production at scale.You will play a critical role in translating product innovation into manufacturable reality — owning extrusion process development, troubleshooting, and optimization to deliver best-in-class texture, performance, and efficiency. This is a highly cross-functional role spanning R&D, Operations, and external manufacturing partners.What You’ll DoOwn extrusion expertise for Just Meat and future platforms, serving as the internal SME on high-moisture and/or low-moisture extrusion processes.Lead process development and scale-up from bench to pilot to full commercial manufacturing, ensuring successful technology transfer to co-manufacturers.Partner directly with co-manufacturing facilities — spending meaningful time onsite — to oversee production runs, troubleshoot issues in real time, and drive continuous improvement.Optimize extrusion parameters (e.g., moisture, temperature, shear, die configuration) to achieve target texture, structure, and product performance.Collaborate with Product Development to ensure formulations are designed for manufacturability and aligned with extrusion capabilities.Drive root-cause analysis and problem-solving for production challenges, including variability in raw materials, process deviations, and scale-related issues.Establish process standards and documentation to ensure repeatability, quality, and efficiency across manufacturing partners.Evaluate and implement new technologies and ingredients to advance product quality and expand capabilities in alternative protein systems.Support broader product innovation efforts as needed, particularly where extrusion is a key enabler.Travel regularly to co-manufacturing partners to support commercialization, production runs, and ongoing optimization.What You’ll BringMaster’s or PhD in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related field.3-5 + years of hands-on extrusion experience, ideally within plant-based or alternative protein systems.Deep expertise in high-moisture extrusion (strongly preferred) and/or textured vegetable protein (TVP) processes.Proven track record of scaling extrusion-based products from development to commercial production, including work with co-manufacturers.Strong understanding of structure-function relationships in protein systems and how they translate through extrusion.Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot live manufacturing environments and drive process improvements under real-world constraints.Experience working cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, and Quality teams.Willingness and ability to travel on a monthly cadence to manufacturing sites.Clear communicator who can translate technical insights into actionable direction for diverse stakeholders.Why Join Just Food CompanyBe at the forefront of building a new category in alternative protein.Own a high-impact technical domain that is critical to the success of our Just Meat platform.Work in a lean, highly collaborative environment where you can see the direct impact of your work on products and the broader mission.Partner closely with leadership and manufacturing teams to shape how we scale and execute.Compensation: The expected base salary range for this role (based in Emeryville, CA) is $135,000 - $165,000.Additional Information & RequirementsThis is a full-time onsite role (5 days/week) at our headquarters in Emeryville, CA.This role requires unrestricted domestic and international travel up to 30%Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Just Food Company participates in E-Verify.

Groundswell is a two-day regenerative agriculture festival that provides a forum for farmers, growers and anyone interested in agroecological systems to learn about producing food and fibre while regenerating the soil and land.Groundswell is hosted by the Cherry family on their farms in Hertfordshire. The on-farm location means the event has a practical focus, with in-field demos and safaris alongside the main talks and workshops in a variety of venues. Many attendees camp on-site during the festival, and there’s an array of independent food traders and evening entertainment at the ‘Earthworm Arms’ bar. Groundswell maintains an independent and grassroots ‘by farmers for farmers’ ethos whilst being firmly established in the farming calendar as a key knowledge exchange event.

Join chefs, food leaders & sustainability experts for inspiring panels exploring the culture, challenges & future of sustainable gastronomy.Sustainble Gastronomy Day 2026 at Mercato Mayfair - 📅 8 June | 10am – 6.30pm🌍 We’re back — and we’d love you to join us.🍽️ Celebrate Sustainable Gastronomy Day with a dynamic day of conversation, insight and connection, bringing together 18 leading voices from across food, drink and hospitality (full speaker list below). Through three thought-provoking panel discussions and a mini food fair, we’ll explore who is shaping the future of food, what practical steps businesses can take today, and what must change across the system to build a more sustainable and resilient industry.Whether you’re a chef, founder, policymaker, student or food professional, this event offers fresh perspectives, real-world insight and meaningful discussion at the intersection of culture, sustainability and leadership.🏛️ Set within the stunning surroundings of Mercato Metropolitano Mayfair - a beautifully restored Grade I listed former church - this full-day event creates space for honest conversation, audience participation and shared learning.🌱 Each panel runs for two hours, allowing time to go beyond surface-level discussion and explore the real opportunities and challenges facing food, drink and hospitality today. Sustainability affects us all, and everyone - women and men are welcome to attend.

How is the UK Government's Food Strategy for England looking one year on?'The Good Food Cycle: a bumpy ride? How is the UK Government’s Food Strategy for England looking one year on?'.When the UK Government launched it's Food Strategy for England in July 2025, it had promising elements but lacked policies. Twelve months on, during this webinar Dan will discuss where do we stand now? What has the food strategy done for fairer, healthier, more sustainable food systems so far and how hopeful should we be that it will deliver in the years ahead?Dan Crossley is Executive Director at the Food Ethics Council, the not-for-profit whose mission is to put people, animals and planet at the heart of every food decision. Dan has worked on food sustainability issues for 20 years, leading work on a range of issues, from our relationship with meat to tackling household food insecurity to power dynamics in the food system. He believes in fair and inclusive policymaking. He writes a regular monthly column for the Grocer. Dan is a member of the FSA Consumer Stakeholder Forum and is on the External Advisory Board for the Global Food and Environment Institute at the University of Leeds.The session will start with welcomes and introductions from the Chair, Professor Stephen Whitfield, followed by a 20-minute presentation by Dan Crossley. Afterwards, there will be 10 minutes for questions and answers.

About the organisationThe Alliance of Champions for Food Systems Transformation (ACF) is a strategic coalition of ambitious countries determined to act urgently, together. Launched at COP28 in Dubai, signatories to the Alliance are committing to driving bold, coordinated action, taking a ‘whole of government’ approach to transforming their food systems such that they deliver better outcomes across 5 key areas: Food nutrition and security; adaptation and resilience; equity and livelihoods; nature and biodiversity; and climate mitigation. ACF countries are working to improve their national food systems in ways that become attractive blueprints for others to follow, showcasing national leadership, facilitating learning, disseminating knowledge and accelerating innovation. ACF members include Brazil and Sierra Leone (co-chairs) plus Cambodia, Colombia, Italy, Norway, Rwanda and Vietnam. About the positionOn behalf of ACF, the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) is seeking a qualified consultant to provide technical and advisory support to the ACF Secretariat, contributing to the delivery of key outputs related to member engagement, coordination mechanisms, and implementation of the ACF workplan.Responsibilities1. Partnerships and Engagement (45%)Support the planning and delivery of monthly virtual member meetings and two to four in-person meetings during the contract period, including the preparation of agendas, briefing materials, pre-meeting notes, and post-meeting summaries.Provide coordination and communications support to the Head of Secretariat and Country Engagement Lead in maintaining regular engagement with country focal points, including scheduling and participating in bilateral meetings with existing and prospective ACF members.Develop engagement plans and supporting materials for new ACF members, including Italy, Vietnam, and Colombia, and prepare outreach materials for potential member countries.Prepare briefing notes, ministerial statements, press releases, and other communications materials in support of ACF advocacy activities and in coordination with communications consultants.Map and engage relevant civil society, academic, and NGO stakeholders and prepare a concept note outlining options for a “Friends of ACF” support structure.2. Thought Leadership and Strategy (10%)Prepare background materials, presentations, and organizational inputs for one Secretariat planning session and support the development and implementation of the ACF engagement plan for international and regional events.Develop and maintain an overview of international initiatives related to food systems transformation and prepare periodic updates to inform ACF positioning and collaboration opportunities.3. Delivery and Project Management (30%)Contribute to the preparation and organization of Secretariat meetings and maintain an updated workplan tracking timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables across workstreams.Prepare monthly budget monitoring updates and identify any variances or issues requiring attention by the Head of Secretariat.Prepare quarterly progress reports summarizing activities undertaken, outputs delivered, and recommendations.4. Fundraising and Development (15%)Develop and maintain a pipeline of fundraising opportunities for 2027–2030 and provide technical inputs to funding proposals and bid submissions.DeliverablesPartnerships and Engagement (45%)1.  Deliver monthly member convenings and in-person meetings, including:At least six, monthly virtual member meetings coordinated and deliveredBetween 2 and 4 in-person member meetings supported during the contract periodAgendas, pre-briefings, information notes, and meeting summaries prepared and circulated for 100% of meetingsDue by 31st May 20272. Deliver member engagement and coordination support, including:Periodic stakeholder engagement summaries documenting interactions with ACF member focal points (3-4 reports over the 11-month period)Briefing notes and summary reports for at least twelve bilateral meetings with existing or prospective ACF members.A member engagement and communications log updated monthly throughout the contract periodDue by 31st May 20273. Develop engagement support packages for new and prospective members, including:Engagement plans developed for at least 3 incoming members, including Italy, Vietnam, and ColombiaOutreach materials and briefing packages prepared for prospective member engagement activitiesRecommendations prepared to support future member expansion efforts.Due by 31st May 20274. Deliver advocacy and communications materials in support of key ACF moments, including:At least twenty advocacy and communications products prepared, such as briefing notes, ministerial statements, talking points, press releases, and key messagesMaterials delivered in advance of major advocacy opportunities, including COP31 and other international events.Due by 30th November 20265. Develop and support a civil society and stakeholder engagement network, including:A stakeholder mapping covering at least fifteen relevant academic, NGO, and civil society organizationsOne concept note developed outlining options for a “Friends of ACF” support structureDue by 30th September 2026Thought Leadership and Strategy (10%)1. Deliver planning and strategic engagement support, including:Materials, agendas, and organizational inputs prepared for Secretariat planning session in January 2027Contribute to maintaining and updating the ACF engagement plan for international and regional eventsStrategic briefing inputs prepared for priority advocacy and engagement opportunitiesDue by 31st January 2027 (for the away day) and 31st May 2027 for other elements of this deliverable2. Develop and maintain an overview of international food systems initiatives, including:One ecosystem mapping document developed covering relevant international initiatives and partnershipsQuarterly updates submitted throughout the contract period (minimum three updates)Recommendations prepared to support ACF positioning and collaboration opportunitiesDue by 30th September 2026 (for the ecosystem mapping) and 31st May 2027 for the other elements of this deliverable.Delivery and Project Management (30%)1. Coordinate Secretariat planning and workplan tracking, including:Meeting documentation packages (agendas, briefs, minutes) prepared for Secretariat coordination meetingsConsolidated Secretariat workplan maintained and updated monthlyDeliverables tracking updates prepared and shared on a regular basisDue by 31st May 20272. Deliver budget monitoring and reporting support, including:Monthly budget tracking updates prepared, highlighting expenditure status, variances and recommendations and submitted to the Head of Secretariat (minimum ten updates)Financial tracking inputs consolidated to support Secretariat planningDue by 31st May 20273. Deliver quarterly progress reporting, including:Four quarterly progress reports submitted during the contract periodReports summarizing activities undertaken, outputs delivered, implementation progress, risks, and recommendationsDue by 31st August 2026; 30th November 2026; 28th February 2027; 31st May 2027 for each of the quarterly progress reports.Fundraising and Development (15%)1. Develop fundraising and partnership development inputs, including:Mapped fundraising pipeline covering opportunities for 2027–2030At least five prospective funding opportunities identified and documentedTechnical inputs provided to at least two funding proposals, concept notes, or bid submissions during the contract periodDue by 30th March 2027RequirementsEssentialBachelor’s Degree with Master’s Degree in a relevant field (environment, climate change, food systems, international development or equivalent).Solid professional experience (minimum 5 years) in one of the above relevant fields.Exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills; a demonstrated ability to engage, influence and work constructively with internal and external colleagues at all levels.Exceptional project management skills, with proven ability to manage multiple, complex and time-sensitive tasks simultaneously, consistently delivering high quality outputs in a timely manner.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English (Spanish also desired, but not mandatory); ability to translate technical information into lay language for policy audiences.A proactive problem solver with a 'can-do' attitude.Experience in building and maintaining strong external networks of key decision makers.Ability to work remotely (with a preference for CET-compatible time zones) and flexibility to travel internationally.DesirableExperience working in a multi-cultural, diverse and international virtual environment.Work experience in, and/or study concerning, one or more of ACF's member countries.Work experience in one or more of the ACF's ten key action areas (listed on the ACF website: https://allianceofchampions.org)BenefitsTerms of employment This is a remote, 11-month consultancy opportunity. All consultancy fees and conditions will be administered in line with the Alliance approved policy for consultants.ApplicationsPlease apply online through the website (https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers) no later than 14th  June 2026.1)    Curriculum vitae (CV) (using the candidate’s last name, first name for ease of sorting).2)  References: Please provide the name and email address of three professional refereeswho have worked with you and are knowledgeable about your skills and professional abilities.3)  A technical proposal (maximum 2 pages) which should clearly demonstrate how the candidate’s experience aligns with the responsibilities and deliverables of the role. The proposal should highlight the methodology to be used in achieving:Partnerships and engagement, including support for virtual and in-person member meetings, engagement of new members and mapping of the relevant ecosystem;Thought leadership and strategy, including Secretariat planning and an overview of relevant international initiatives;Delivery and project management, including Secretariat meetings and workplan, budget monitoring and progress reports, andFundraising and development, including a pipeline of opportunities for 2027 onwards. 4)      Proposed consultancy fees for the period, indicated in daily USD