Markets and Street Trading Manager
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Job Summary
3 Month Contract With A Local Authority
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Markets and Street Trading Manager to lead develop and manage the boroughs markets and street trading services. This is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring high-quality efficient and compliant services that support the councils wider aspirations for economic growth community vibrancy and legal compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Markets and Street Trading service ensuring high-quality delivery and continuous improvement.
Oversee the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans relating to markets and street trading.
Manage and support up to four part-time inspectors and any temporary apprentices or consultants.
Ensure staff are trained motivated and performing to expected professional standards.
Take day-to-day responsibility for the efficient operation of markets across the borough.
Oversee street trading inspections licensing compliance and enforcement activities.
Monitor performance coordinate rotas and ensure adequate service coverage.
Ensure markets operate safely efficiently and in accordance with council policies.
Enforce relevant markets licensing environmental and street trading legislation.
Reduce illegal street trading and associated environmental crime through targeted interventions.
Ensure all traders and market operators adhere to licences regulations and health & safety requirements.
Work closely with legal teams environmental enforcement and partner agencies to support compliance.
Develop and promote market opportunities that contribute to local economic development.
Lead initiatives to regenerate or expand markets attract new traders and improve customer experience.
Identify trends community needs and commercial opportunities that align with council growth objectives.
Act as primary point of contact for traders residents business improvement districts and community groups.
Resolve complaints queries and disputes in a fair and customer-focused manner.
Build strong working relationships with internal departments local businesses and external partners.
Support budget planning monitoring and income generation from market trading.
Oversee licensing processes documentation and reporting.
Maintain accurate records inspection notes enforcement logs and risk assessments.
Requirements
Proven experience managing markets street trading services environmental enforcement or related public-facing regulatory services.
Experience supervising staff contractors or inspectors in an operational environment.
Strong understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. street trading market rights environmental enforcement licensing).
Experience in service improvement operational planning and performance management.
Ability to interpret and apply legislation consistently and confidently.
Strong leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent organisational and decision-making abilities particularly in fast-moving operational settings.
Knowledge of market operations economic development and community engagement.
Ability to manage conflict resolve disputes and enforce regulations professionally.
Willingness to work flexibly including early mornings weekends and occasional evenings as required.
Ability to travel across the borough.
A commitment to equalities diversity and delivering services that meet community needs.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Compliance Management
- Administrative Functions
- Oversight
- Administrative Activities
- Administrative Tasks
- Budget Preparation
- Facilities Management
- Daily Operations
- Account Management
- General Ledger Accounts
- Personnel Files
- Administrative Management
- Financial Statements
- Administrative Operations
- Annual Budget
