Grandma’s Soup is a social enterprise with a simple but powerful mission:
to reduce loneliness among older adults through cooking and connection.

The initiative is inspired by the Dutch social enterprise Oma’s Soep. In the Netherlands, Oma’s Soep has grown rapidly with student-led boards in 14 cities. They deliver weekly soup packages, and run social initiatives that foster connection across generations. Surplus vegetables are used to create soups, reducing food waste while generating funds through sales in supermarkets and cafés to sustain and expand the social impact.

We are now bringing this model to the UK, starting with London, and are looking for motivated student entrepreneurs to help build and shape our first UK chapter. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity where you’ll help design, launch, and grow a social enterprise that makes a real difference in people’s lives.

 

You are:

  • Entrepreneurial with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
  • You enjoy organising things and thinking creatively.
  • You like to work in a structured and organised manner and are comfortable managing multiple projects
  • Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
  • You are able to work independently and enjoy taking initiative.

  • You are enthusiastic about sharing the social mission behind Grandma’s Soup.

 

What you’ll gain:

  • Firsthand experience launching a social enterprise in a new market
  • Exposure to retail operations, sales pipelines, and food industry partners
  • Practical experience in marketing, fundraising, partnerships, and PR
  • Close collaboration with founders and a chance to shape early UK growth

Location: London (hybrid/flexible)
Duration: 3–12 months, 2–5 days/week
Compensation: Dependent on availability
Future Opportunity: Potential for part- or full-time role after internship
Apply: Send your motivation and CV to info@grandmassoup.co.uk by 1 April 2026. Please note: applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Contact us

Key responsibilities as Operational Intern:

  • Co-organising and taking part in a variety of small and large events

  • Supporting the Head of UK with various tasks, including processing orders and managing stock. In this role, you will be in frequent contact with a range of customers.

  • Organising local activities, such as a Cooking Day or a Soup at Home Visits.

Overview other vacancies

Social Impact Intern

Marketing Intern

Student Board Member (Oxford)

Student Board Member (Sheffield)

Structural volunteer