Application closing date
20/04/2025
Working Pattern
Part time
Salary
Grade: D £25,584 - £26,409 a year pro-rata (Starting salary £20,467 a year)
Contractual hours
29.6
Basis
Part time
Job category/type
Arts / Events / Tourism
Attachments
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Job description

LOCATION: DERBY MARKET HALL

Derby Market Hall is situated in the heart of the City Centre, and has undergone a £35m transformation that will make it much more than a market. Beside the traditional market stalls, we will be opening a thriving food court, a make and trade offer to invigorate traders and creativity, and a wide programme of events that will bring Derby’s residents and beyond together to celebrate the best of Derby and Derbyshire, and create a destination to stay and enjoy as part of Derby’s evolution.
We’re looking for enthusiastic, customer facing individuals that can help us with the day to day smooth running of the Market Hall in help ensure it’s a safe and an inviting place to visit, work, and trade.
If changing the city centre’s offer is something you want to be a part of, and you a have a background in building management then we’d love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will manage a variety of relationships and operational practices and will be a key part of the Market Hall’s success. They’ll be a problem solver, able to manage a host of priorities, and be a great communicator. Most importantly, they will be a part of Derby’s evolution, an opportunity not to be missed!

WHO WE ARE

Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are below.
All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job.
Before you complete your application form please read our guidance on filling in your application form.
Remember to align your personal statement to the essential criteria in the Person Specification.
Please be aware that where there are colleagues within the organisation who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority.

In the role of Markets Officer, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:

• Work as part of the Markets team to ensure Derby Market Hall is clean, safe and efficient.
• Liaising with traders to ensure they are complying with the terms of their tenancies and leases
• Assisting with building inspections and carrying out health and safety checks ensuring compliance with statutory regulations relating to fire safety, PAT, legionella and other regulations as required
• Work as a team to lead on opening and closing the Market Hall.
• Work closely with all the Markets team to ensure that the safety and security of the team/traders/contractors and public is maintained.
• Supporting the successful delivery of events and space hir

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have…

• Be able to carry out regular physical tasks such as lifting, pushing and pulling
• Be required to work flexibly which will include early starts or late finishes dependant on team rota
• Have a good standard of literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• Have good customer service skills and a willingness to support colleagues
• Be able to undertake training if required