Volunteer Manager - Deptford

Reporting To:          Strategic Volunteer Lead

Location:                 Deptford Depot

About The Felix Project

The Felix Project is London's biggest food redistribution charity and the largest end-to-end food redistribution charity in Europe.  

Our vision is a London where no one goes hungry and good food is never wasted. 

We rescue surplus food from businesses, supermarkets, restaurants, and farms. This food is nutritious, in-date, and safe and includes a high proportion of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, and fish. If we did not rescue this food, it would be at risk of going to waste. Instead, we deliver it free of charge to London charities, schools, food banks, food hubs and other organisations serving people in need. Our food is a vital lifeline for children and families, people on low incomes, people who have lost their jobs, the homeless, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, the elderly and keyworkers.  

We were founded in 2016 in memory of Felix Byam Shaw, by his father, entrepreneur Justin Byam Shaw.  

Purpose of the Job

Volunteers are a crucial part of key aspects of The Felix Project’s work including in the operation of our depots, volunteering in the warehouse or as drivers. The Volunteer Manager position is therefore a key role; working as part of the Volunteering team and collaborating with the rest of the Deptford depot team to plan for, recruit, train and support volunteers. 

We are working hard to build positive environments for all our volunteers and this role has a dual function; to contribute to our aim to make Felix a great place to volunteer and to contribute to the smooth running of the Deptford depot through volunteer recruitment and involvement. 

You will be accountable for recruiting new volunteers to support Deptford’s operations and to work with colleagues to improve the overall journey, experience and retention of volunteers, to maximise the food that we can collect, process and redistribute. You’ll contribute to the implementation of strategic initiatives to ensure the continued growth and success of the volunteer program at Felix. You will implement best practice in volunteer management, working collaboratively with the volunteering and distribution teams to help create a safe, supportive and enjoyable environment for our volunteers.

Please review our job portal for further details on the role, including job description.

Our benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum (+ bank holidays) plus up to 5 days additional leave for length of service.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave.
• Birthday day off.
• Access to benefit platform for a wide range of discounts on everyday spends plus gym discounts.
• 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

Application procedure

Please apply via this recruitment portal. 

Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (and make sure that they’re 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 suggest that you complete one last proof-read after submission and double check that your CV etc. uploaded correctly.

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

Application Timeline

Application deadline: 2nd July 2024

We will be assessing candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.