Market Manager

CITY OF LINCOLN COUNCIL; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave

Employee online discount scheme

Health and Wellbeing support

Sustainable Travel Options

Job summary

City of Lincoln Council is seeking a customer-focused Market Manager to support the day-to-day running of Cornhill Market in Lincoln. You will oversee operations, ensure the site is safe and well organised, and keep records and procedures up to date.

You will work with traders, facilities teams and council colleagues to resolve issues, manage rotas and provide a professional public presence. Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 6th October 2026.

Qualifications

• The role requires strong organisation, practical approach and confidence in a busy public-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe and efficient daily operation of Cornhill Market.
• Manage day-to-day running, ensuring the site is safe, clean and well organised.
• Keep market records, procedures and compliance documents up to date.
• Support stallholders with day-to-day issues and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with facilities, contractors and council colleagues to address repairs and issues.
• Supervise market team rotas, cover and performance.
• Respond to incidents, complaints and emergencies as needed.
• Provide a professional and helpful presence for traders, visitors and the public.

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Are you organised, practical and confident working in a busy public-facing environment?

The City of Lincoln Council is looking for a customer-focused Market Manager to support the day-to-day running of Cornhill Market.

This is a varied and rewarding role at an exciting time for the market, offering the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of events, operational activity and ongoing improvements.

If you're organised, professional and enjoy a hands-on role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Candidates please note interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 6th October 2026.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the safe, efficient and effective daily operation of Cornhill Market.
• Managing the day-to-day running of the market and making sure the site is safe, clean and well organised.
• Keeping market records, procedures and compliance documents up to date.
• Supporting stallholders with day-to-day issues, queries and compliance requirements.
• Working with facilities, contractors and council colleagues to deal with repairs, inspections and operational issues.
• Supervising the market team, including rotas, cover and day-to-day performance.
• Responding to incidents, complaints and emergency situations when needed.
• Providing a professional and helpful presence for traders, visitors and members of the public.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• The ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience of supervising staff or supporting the delivery of an operational service.
• Strong communication skills with traders, contractors, colleagues and members of the public.
• A calm and practical approach when dealing with issues or challenging situations.
• Good decision-making skills, including assessing risks and taking appropriate action.
• Reliability, professionalism and a commitment to excellent customer service.
• The ability to keep accurate records and present a positive image of the Council.

Benefits we offer:

• Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail / supermarkets and homeware / tech).
• Health and Wellbeing support.
• Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).

As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.