Job Title:                               Farm Lead

Reporting To:                       Supply Lead

 

Salary Range:                          £29,000 - £31,000 (Dependent on experience)

 

Contract Type:                    Three months Fixed Term Contract

Location:                                Marden, Kent and Eridge, East Sussex

Hours/Days per week:       37.5 hours per week, 8am – 4.-00pm, Monday – Friday. 30 minutes for lunch

 

Requirements:                       The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently   have the right to work in the UK.  

 
About The Felix Project 

The Felix Project is London’s largest food redistribution charity. Our vision is a London where good food is never wasted, and no one goes hungry. We aim to reduce the negative impact food waste has on the environment by working with the food industry to rescue high quality surplus produce, that would otherwise have gone to waste. This food is sorted at one of our four depots or turned into meals in Felix’s Kitchen. It is then distributed to over 1,200 community organisations, such as food banks, homeless shelters and primary schools, all of whom are working within communities across London to feed people experiencing hunger.

Our values set the tone for our organisational culture and reflects how we do everything at The Felix Project including our recruitment & Selection process. 

Purpose of the Job 

We are looking for the Farm Lead to play a key role in ensuring that the charity is successful in achieving its objective to rescue and secure a growing supply of surplus food direct from farms, helping us to meet our ambitious future meal targets to feed those in need. You will take a lead role in maintaining relations with the farms and managing large groups of corporate volunteers who change day to day. You will be the First Aid point of contact, provide support with resource planning, daily reporting and measurement. You will also work with the Felix media team to capture photos, case studies and other activities. This is a hands-on role that requires being on your feet and frequent manual handling and is 100% outdoor based regardless of weather.

Your normal duties and responsibilities will be set out in your job description. However, the charity may require you to perform other duties from time to time. 

 

Person Specification 

You will be happy working in a busy environment, leading large groups of our corporate volunteers. You will understand food quality control or be willing to learn.

 

You will have a passion for reducing food waste and / or food poverty. You have developed and grown third-party relationships, and you have a passion to be in a charity that is expanding rapidly.  

 

On farm experience not essential as there is a requirement to work at various orchards to gain experience in lead up to Felix 'orchard season'. 

 

The Felix Project recognises the positive value of diversity and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.  We encourage applications from all suitably qualified or experienced individuals, regardless of their race, gender, biological sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

 

Essential Criteria 

At The Felix Project, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice. Our commitment extends to all employees, and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or characteristics.

Application procedure 

Once you apply you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access you application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted. 

 

Recruitment timeline 

We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.  

 

Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback