Market Lead

• Identify, secure and quality control surplus produce to be taken to our East London depot and distributed to the local community
• Liaise with the depot teams over any day-to-day issues
• Manage the supplier base so deliveries of stock are consistent and maximised
• Manage and maintain market relations, ensuring Felix fulfils its partnership commitments with the City of London
• Coordinate daily logistics between New Spitalfields Market and all areas of Felix, including liaising between our East London Depot, Food Supply, Volunteering and Transport /Logistics Teams
• Account manage all market traders
• Manage the Felix office on site
• Work closely with traders to ensure the relationship with The Felix Project is mutually beneficial
• Manage volunteers onsite, including induction tours and delegating quality control

• The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK
• This role requires a clean UK Driving License
• Forklift License highly desirable
• Experience managing relationships, with excellent communication skills
• Experience or comfortability with shifts and the required working hours
• Confident and professional
• Capability to excel in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Ability to work within a team of varied individuals with a positive attitude
• Meticulous organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good PC skills, particularly Microsoft Office
• Full UK Driving Licence (with no more than 6 points) held for at least 1 year – over 21 for insurance purposes
• Forklift License highly desirable
• Happy to be based primarily at New Spitalfields Market, this is not a hybrid or WFH role
• This job can be physically demanding, and the successful candidate should be comfortable working outdoors
• Ability to travel occasionally, visiting suppliers, our other market at Western International and all four Felix sites across London
• Completed, or willing to undertake, Dynamic Risk Assessment and First Aid training

Forklift License highly desirable

• 28 days annual leave per annum (+ bank holidays) plus up to 2 days additional leave for length of service
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
• Birthday day off
• Access to discounts for a wide range of discounts on everyday spends
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme including 24 Hour GP helpline
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunity for free meals whilst working at our depots
• After work activities such as Felix’s softball team, running club and cycling club