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Sea Sisters
Various locations in London
Posted: 24 Feb 2025
Deadline: 7 Apr 2025
Compensation: £14 per hour
Living Wage employer
Paid
Job description
Market Trader – Sea Sisters British Conservas
Passionate about great food, sustainability, and shaking up outdated industries? We’re looking for a confident, friendly, and reliable person to sell our award-winning tinned fish at markets across London. You’ll be chatting with customers, sharing our story, and helping build something exciting from the ground up. Weekend availability and ability to travel between markets is essential.
Who We Are
We’re Charlotte and Angus, founders of Sea Sisters, the first manufacturers of canned fish in England since the 1940s. Based in Bridport, Dorset, we’re bringing British conservas to the world - proving that tinned fish can be ethical, sustainable, and delicious.
We believe in: Sustainable fishing – working with small boats, low-impact methods, and MSC-certified fisheries Supporting coastal communities – championing women in fishing and British aquaculture Fighting for better food systems – celebrating local species and challenging the dominance of industrial fishing
We're looking for:
🐟 A self-starter who takes initiative and enjoys working independently 🐟 Chatty, welcoming, and passionate about great food and sustainability 🐟 Trustworthy, reliable, and happy to get stuck in setting up and running a market stall 🐟 Available both weekend days and able to travel across London
This is more than just a market job—it’s a chance to be part of a growing movement for better, fairer food. If that sounds like your thing, get in touch!
Application information
Applicants should apply by emailing charlotte@seasisters.co.uk with a CV and a short introduction about themselves, explaining why they're interested in the role.
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About Sea Sisters
Sea Sisters are the first manufacturers of canned fish since the 1940s, producing award-winning British conservas from our craft cannery in Bridport. We source responsibly, working with small boats, low-impact fishing, women in the fishing industry and British aquaculture to support coastal communities and local species. Passionate about sustainability and better food systems, we’re bringing high-quality, ethically produced tinned fish to market.
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