TOWN CENTRES MARKETS OFFICER

Employer: Medway Council
Salary: Range 3 - £28,242 per annum
Location: To be confirmed
Contract: To be confirmed
Working Pattern: Weekends
Hours: 37.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 21/06/2025 at 23:55
Reference: REC/709/393/VR
Are you ready to take your career to the next level… This is an exciting opportunity to Join the Medway Markets team.
We are currently recruiting for a Town Centres Markets Officer to be responsible for managing and supervising the day-to-day operational delivery of all Medway markets. Liaise with traders, stallholders and other key stakeholders, in line with the Medway Markets Policy, Markets Terms and Conditions.
Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the One Medway Council Plan and embeds our values and behaviours.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND OUTCOMES:

Arrive onsite to each market and implement the day-to-day operational delivery of all Medway markets, overseeing bookings and building working relationships with traders, ensuring emergency access is maintained throughout all market operations, and liaising with the relevant agencies as required.
Develop and direct the planning of all market layouts to ensure product balance, diversity and cohesion with all permanent and casual traders, continually sourcing new traders. Identify all Health and Safety guidelines are met, risk assessments are monitored with accident/incident reports written and escalated where necessary.
This includes that relevant market legislation, licensing conditions are met and monitored. Liaise effectively with key stakeholders, including Trading Standards, Environmental Health, and Safer Communities, to coordinate the enforcement of regulations and address any issues arising within the markets.
This involves ensuring compliance with relevant laws, promoting a safe and secure market environment, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders to support the smooth operation of market activities.
The successful applicant will need to have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
The role will involve working regular weekends
Are you excited, we are too, apply now!
Interviews will be held on the 9 & 16 July.
If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Annette Lebreton on annette.lebreton@medway.gov.uk

Please refer the Job description for details