Impact Food Group

Role: Contracts Manager Salary: Competitive, Good Benefits & 10% Bonus Location: Woking, Hybrid Working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home - 8.30am-5pm Monday-Friday) At Impact Food Group , we re more than a school caterer. We re driven by creating a positive food culture and helping more students eat better food. Making a positive social impact is at the centre of our identity. We tirelessly learn, develop and make improvements in every way, every day. Delivered by our distinct and industry leading brands; Innovate , Cucina, Hutchisons and Chapter One , we cater for over 550,000 students, operating more than 800 schools with growth each year. Due to continued business growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contract Manager to join the Commercial team with a focus on providing support to the wider business. You will join a growing Commercial team that is making a real impact on the success of Impact Food Group. Role Responsibilities: Contract Review Reviewing contracts to ensure they meet the company's needs and comply with legal standards. Collaborating with internal teams (e.g., sales) to gather information and define contract terms. Contract Execution and Management Ensuring contracts are executed correctly and in a timely manner. Drafting addendums to existing contracts. Managing the contract lifecycle, including tracking key dates, milestones, and deliverables. Maintaining accurate records of all contracts and related documentation. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring contracts comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. Identifying and assessing potential risks associated with contracts and implementing mitigation strategies. Communication and Stakeholder Management: Serving as the primary point of contact for contracts Communicating contract terms and obligations with sales Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and clients. About You Qualifications/Skills & Required Experience: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: To evaluate contracts, identify risks, and resolve issues. Excellent negotiation and communication skills: To effectively negotiate contracts and communicate with stakeholders. Familiarity with contract law and regulations: To ensure contracts comply with legal requirements. Attention to detail: To ensure accuracy and thoroughness in contract management. Experience with contract management software and systems: To efficiently manage contracts and track performance. Ability to work independently and as part of a team: To effectively manage contracts and collaborate with stakeholders. Some legal background Excellent with Word What We d Love to Give You Competitive salary 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme. Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities An employee wellbeing platform. IFG rewards for highstreets discounts. Annual Summer Party with company awards. Additional Details IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which we supply the cost for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.

Are you looking for that next step in your career, then you've come to the right place! Impact Food Group is made up of 4 brands, Hutchison, Innovate, Cucina and Chapter One, we specialise in providing an exceptional catering service to the education sector and are Catey award winning! We are looking for People who are devoted to great service, fantastic food, and making a positive impact click apply for full job details

Welcome to IFG, we are one of the fastest growing, education catering companies in the country and were recently awarded Education Caterer of the year at the Foodservice Catey Awards. We're not going to bore you with a long list of empty adjectives, we want one simple thing: awesome people to help us feed more children better food click apply for full job details

Welcome to IFG, we are one of the fastest growing, education catering companies in the country and were recently awarded Education Caterer of the year at the Foodservice Catey Awards. The IFG brand includes Hutchison, Chapter One, Cucina & Innovate Are you an experienced contract catering Operations Support Manager who still likes to be involved with Food? Do you want to be part of a growing busin click apply for full job details

Welcome to IFG, we are one of the fastest growing, education catering companies in the country and were recently awarded Contract Caterer of the year 2025 at the Contract Catering Awards, We're not going to bore you with a long list of empty adjectives; we want one simple thing: awesome people to help us feed more children better food click apply for full job details

Welcome to IFG, we are one of the fastest growing, education catering companies in the country and were recently awarded Education Caterer of the year at the Foodservice Catey Awards. IFG is has 4 amazing brands, Cucina, Innovate, Hutchison & Chapter One. We're not going to bore you with a long list of empty adjectives, we want one simple thing: awesome people to help us feed more children better f click apply for full job details

Are you looking for that next step in your career, then you've come to the right place! Impact Food Group is made up of 4 brands, Innovate, Hutchison, Cucina and Chapter One, we specialise in providing an exceptional catering service to the education sector and are Catey award winning! We are looking for People who are devoted to great service, fantastic food, and making a positive impact click apply for full job details

Welcome to IFG, we are one of the fastest growing, education catering companies in the country and were recently awarded Education Caterer of the year at the Foodservice Catey Awards. We're not going to bore you with a long list of empty adjectives, we want one simple thing: awesome people to help us feed more children better food click apply for full job details

Are you looking for that next step in your career, then you've come to the right place! Impact Food Group is made up of 4 brands, Hutchison, Innovate, Cucina and Chapter One, we specialise in providing an exceptional catering service to the education sector and are Catey award winning! We are looking for People who are devoted to great service, fantastic food, and making a positive impact click apply for full job details

Role: Menu Manager Salary: Competitive, Good Benefits & 10% Bonus Location: Hybrid Three Days Office/Site-Based & Two Days WFH; includes regular travel to schools At Impact Food Group , we re more than a school caterer. We re driven by creating a positive food culture and helping more students eat better food. Making a positive social impact is at the centre of our identity. We tirelessly learn, develop and make improvements in every way, every day. Delivered by our distinct and industry leading brands; Innovate , Hutchison , Cucina and Chapter One , we cater for over 550,000 students, operating more than 800 schools with growth each year. We are passionate about creating exciting and student-friendly food experiences, and we need a talented Menu Manager to help us drive engagement across our digital platforms. Role Responsibilities Include: Menu & Recipe Management Create, manage, and retire menu cycles within the Fourth StarChef system in alignment with seasonal updates, campaigns, and operational schedules. Ensure all recipe data is accurately entered and reflects agreed portion sizes, allergens, nutritional content, and method steps. Ingredient & Product Management Create and maintain accurate ingredient records within StarChef, ensuring alignment with procurement specifications and allergen legislation. Collaborate with the procurement and supply chain teams to reflect up-to-date product codes, pricing, and supplier details. Data Analysis & Reporting Use Fourth Analytics to generate reports on menu performance, costings, ingredient usage, and GP performance. Identify trends and opportunities for optimisation in recipe design, portion control, and supply chain efficiency. Cross-Departmental Collaboration Act as a liaison between the Food Development team (chefs, NPD, nutrition) and Business Support (finance, operations, IT). Support testing and rollout of new menu items, including test uploads, UAT, and team training where required. About You Qualifications/Skills & Required Experience: Proficient in Fourth Hospitality / Menu Manager. Strong understanding of menu engineering, recipe costing, and inventory management. Knowledge of allergen and nutritional regulations. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet menu launch deadlines. Experience in hospitality or foodservice menu management. Hands-on experience with Fourth or similar hospitality management software. Knowledge of POS systems and integration processes. Basic understanding of food costing and recipe development Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for reporting. What We d Love to Give You Competitive salary 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme. Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities An employee wellbeing platform. IFG rewards for highstreets discounts. ?Annual Summer Party with company awards.

Role: Bid Coordinator Salary: Flexible & Fantastic Benefits Location: Woking At Impact Food Group, we re more than a school caterer. The people are the heart of what we do. We re driven by creating a positive food culture and helping more students eat better food. Making a positive social impact is at the centre of our identity. We tirelessly learn, develop and make improvements in every way, every day. Delivered by our distinct and industry leading brands; Innovate, Cucina and Chapter One, we cater for over 500,000 students. Find out more at (url removed) Due to continued business growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bid Coordinator to join the team at a really exciting time of growth. This role is available with flexibility around office working but with an expectation of at least 3/4 days at our Woking office. Reporting to our Sales Director / Sales Manager you will joining a growing a brilliant team that is making a real impact on the success of Impact Food Group. What you will be doing Coordinating and creating supporting content for bid responses including appendices, graphics, organisation charts etc. Creating supporting PowerPoint presentations as part of tender processes. Updating and managing bid library content. Monitoring public sector frameworks for opportunities and managing opportunities through various portals. Populate consultant financial models A range of administration tasks to monitor progress and organise the team. What we are looking for Previous experience within a tender administrator / bid / proposals coordinator or similar role would be a plus. Excellent systems and financial detail focus Strong Microsoft skills (Ideally Excel Wizard) Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel Word and Adobe proficiency a plus. Excellent time management skills consistently meeting tight deadlines during our busy season Examples of working in a high-pressured culture and ability to sift through data quickly and analyse. Excellent written skills and telephone manner. Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to multi-task. An ability to maintain confidentiality with all company information and materials. Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to team goals with a strong work ethic and enthusiastic manner. CRM experience would be a bonus. Worked for a contract caterer would be a bonus but not a have to have. Tender management experience (doesn t have to be in our industry) What We d Love To Give You Competitive salary Bonus payable for hitting team target Hybrid role 3 days in the office ( Woking ) 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays Life assurance & company pension scheme. Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities An employee wellbeing platform. Access to a salary sacrifice electric car scheme. IFG rewards for highstreets discounts. Annual Summer Party with company awards. Additional Details IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which we supply the cost for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.

Welcome to IFG, we are one of the fastest growing, education catering companies in the country and were recently awarded Education Caterer of the year at the Foodservice Catey Awards. Are you an experienced contract catering Operations Support Manager who still likes to be involved with Food? Do you want to be part of a growing business with an industry-leading social impact agenda? We're not going click apply for full job details

Welcome to IFG, we are one of the fastest growing, education catering companies in the country and were recently awarded Education Caterer of the year at the Foodservice Catey Awards. We're not going to bore you with a long list of empty adjectives, we want one simple thing: awesome people to help us feed more children better food click apply for full job details

Welcome to IFG, we are one of the fastest growing, education catering companies in the country and were recently awarded Education Caterer of the year at the Foodservice Catey Awards. We're not going to bore you with a long list of empty adjectives, we want one simple thing: awesome people to help us feed more children better food click apply for full job details

Are you looking for that next step in your career, then you've come to the right place! Impact Food Group is made up of 3 brands, Innovate, Cucina and Chapter One, we specialise in providing an exceptional catering service to the education sector and are Catey award winning! We are looking for People who are devoted to great service, fantastic food, and making a positive impact click apply for full job details

Role: HR Business Partner (Operations Multi Site) Salary: Flexible & Fantastic Benefits (FTC) Location: M4 / Bristol / Reading At Impact Food Group, we are more than a school caterer. The people are the heart of what we do. We are driven by creating a positive food culture and helping more students eat better food. Making a positive social impact is at the centre of our identity. We tirelessly learn, develop and make improvements in every way, every day. Delivered by our distinct and industry leading brands; Innovate, Cucina and Chapter One, we cater for over 500,000 students over 600 schools. Due to continued business growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced HR Business Partner to join us with a focus on the Operations team in the field, you will collaborate closely with our Regional Directors and their Regional Operations Managers. Reporting to our People Director you will joining a growing People team that is making a real impact on the success of Impact Food Group. What you will be doing HRBP will provide a true partnering service to the Regional Operations Directors across 100 plus schools. Supporting the People Director with strategic people initiatives and ensuring these are delivered effectively. Manage employee relations issues and empower stakeholders to manage high level complex cases. Working with the Engagement, Development & Talent HRBP to ensure presence of talent at every level is in plan with clear succession plans as well as working to identify gaps and create robust training plans. Supporting and driving initiatives that support the Engagement, Development & Talent HRBP to increase engagement levels and improving staff retention within the territory that you support. Guide and advise managers on understanding IFG policies and the practicalities of implementing all policies and procedures consistently and effectively. Support in Company transformation/change programs and people initiatives by acting as a positive influence and change agent to drive positive cultures amongst our teams. Contribute to monthly reporting for the strategic board report. Build and maintain credible and respected relationship with all stakeholders. Support our operational teams in a proactive and efficient manner, ensuring our customers and clients therefore enjoy an outstanding experience Handling all data in strict compliance to GDPR and company confidentiality policies. What we are looking for Excellent collaborator with a flexible and agile growth mindset. ?Worked in a multi-site HRBP role ideally 50 plus sites Worked in a fast-paced HRBP role ideally Food, Retail, Catering or Hospitality. You will be positive, resourceful, engaging whilst having excellent relationship capability and influencing skills. Strong business acumen and understanding of how to build organisations in which talent thrives and is inclusive. Proven experience integrating the needs of the business with a great people agenda. Strong skills in leading change, project management & building relationships. In-depth knowledge of employment law and HR practices with a solid track record in managing / advising on complex / sensitive legal issues. Highly developed influencing skills combined with the ability to manage a challenging and diverse client base. ?You need to be confident in presenting to groups at peer level about your strategy, plans and the added value that you will deliver as a true HRBP. What We d Love to Give You Competitive salary 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays Life assurance & company pension scheme. Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities An employee wellbeing platform. Access to a salary sacrifice electric car scheme. IFG rewards for highstreets discounts. Annual Summer Party with company awards. Additional Details IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which we supply the cost for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.

Role: Product Owner (CRM) Salary: Competitive, Good Benefits & 10% Bonus Location: Woking, Hybrid Working Impact Food Group (IFG) is a leading UK-based school catering company. We focus on providing healthier food options to children and promoting a positive food culture among pupils. We work with primary, secondary and independent schools across the UK, offering high quality, nutritious meals that support better health and educational outcomes. Our approach includes using fresh, local ingredients to create seasonal and diverse menus, while also minimizing packaging and food waste. Leveraging this we aim to improve students eating habits and overall well-being through our services and offerings. As an organisation we are 500+ sites, with continued growth year on year. The introduction of a Digital and Strategy department is testament to our ambition as we close out the initial implementation of best-in-breed software solutions for our core capabilities and move into an innovation first approach to the industry. This role is a key position within that greenfield department. About the Role As the Product Owner CRM, you will be responsible for overseeing the development, optimisation, and successful implementation of Customer Relationship Management, e-Commerce and Loyalty systems that enhance customer relationships, improve sales processes, and drive business growth. The role combines strategic vision, customer-centric thinking, and technical understanding to ensure our Commercial platforms meet the needs of the business and end-users. If you are passionate about delivering impactful digital experiences and thrive in a dynamic environment, we d love to have you on our team. Role Responsibilities Include: Define and communicate the product vision for CRM and digital ordering solutions, aligning it with business strategy. Create and prioritise a product roadmap based on business goals and customer needs. Stay updated on industry trends to ensure CRM is competitive and innovative. Lead end to end programme management for CRM tools within the business. Serve as the main point of contact between stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors. Gather and integrate feedback from sales, marketing, customer support, and IT teams. Communicate product vision, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders for alignment. Manage and prioritize the product backlog, focusing on high-impact features. Balance customer needs, technical feasibility, and business objectives in decision-making. Create clear, actionable user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria. Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure a user-friendly, intuitive platforms. Advocate for a seamless, efficient end-user experience across touchpoints. Work with development teams to ensure timely delivery and quality of Digital features. Lead sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to drive value-focused development. Oversee the rollout of new Digital features, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption. About You Qualifications/Skills & Required Experience: Experience: 3+ years in Digital Product Ownership roles with suitable evidence of CRM, eCommerce and Marketing platform leadership Education: Batchelor s Degree in Business, Marketing, computer science or a related field and/or recognised Product Owner framework qualification (Pragmatic Marketing institute, CSPO, PSPO etc.) Zoho Platform experience desirable Catering order workflows and e-commerce/loyalty experience desirable Strong familiarity with SDLC, Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR, CCPA) and CRM data governance Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with business, technical teams and vendors. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address user needs and business challenges. Highly skilled in leading user adoption and training initiatives for CRM platforms and features. Experience of ecosystems where contracts are not owned, unique and lacking consistency in implementation. What We d Love to Give You Competitive salary 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme. Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities An employee wellbeing platform. IFG rewards for highstreets discounts. Annual Summer Party with company awards. Additional Details IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which we supply the cost for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.

Role: HR Advisor Salary: Flexible & Fantastic Benefits (FTC) Location: Woking (Office Based) At Impact Food Group , we re more than a school caterer. We re driven by creating a positive food culture and helping more students eat better food. Making a positive social impact is at the centre of our identity. We tirelessly learn, develop and make improvements in every way, every day. Delivered by our distinct and industry leading brands ; Innovate, Cucina and IFG Independent , we cater for over 550,000 students. Due to continued business growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced HR Advisor to join the brilliant People team with a focus on providing support to the wider business. You will join a growing People team that is making a real impact on the success of Impact Food Group. What you will be doing To assist in the provision of a professional Employee Relations advisory service across Impact Food Group covering 4,600 employees. Providing advice to Operations Managers on all areas of ER including disciplinary, absence management, flexible working, performance management, maternity and redundancy. Recording all calls and emails received on a database. Ensure appropriate timescales for all employee relations issues are adhered to. Developing effective relationships with the business to promote good employee relations across the organisation Maintaining up to date knowledge of employment legislation to implement and advise on best practise and procedure and utilising tools and templates to ensure policies are adhered to correctly. Delivering appropriate training to enable line managers to proactively manage issues and develop ER skills. Ad hoc projects as directed by the People Director & HRBPs Working closely with Regional Ops Directors, Regional Ops Managers, Business Support and all Chef / Ops employees. What we are looking for Education to degree level or equivalent is desirable but not essential. Experience as an ER Advisor or as a generalist HR Advisor / Officer with experience of employee relations and employment legislation implementation. Preferably CIPD qualified/part qualified or equivalent. Team player with good interpersonal skills and customer focused. Excellent written and oral presentation skills. Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative. Proven organisational and time management skills. A good working knowledge of current UK employment legislation and case law. Experience of working in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. What We d Love To Give You Competitive salary 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays Company pension scheme. Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities An employee wellbeing platform. IFG rewards for highstreets discounts. Annual Summer Party with company awards. Additional Details IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which we supply the cost for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.

Are you looking for that next step in your career, then you've come to the right place! Impact Food Group is made up of 3 brands, Innovate, Cucina and Chapter One, we specialise in providing an exceptional catering service to the education sector and are Catey award winning! We are looking for People who are devoted to great service, fantastic food, and making a positive impact click apply for full job details

Welcome to IFG, we are one of the fastest growing, education catering companies in the country and were recently awarded Education Caterer of the year at the Foodservice Catey Awards. We're not going to bore you with a long list of empty adjectives, we want one simple thing: awesome people to help us feed more children better food click apply for full job details