Market Venue Manager – Hands-On Leadership

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Wigan Council is seeking a Senior Venue Manager for the Wigan Market at Fettlers. You will lead day-to-day operations, support traders, and ensure visitors have a warm, safe, and welcoming experience.

You will manage busy trading periods and events, solving problems and keeping operations running smoothly, contributing to a flagship regeneration project and developing your leadership skills in a dynamic venue.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in busy, customer-focused environments.
• Ability to balance operational priorities in a fast-paced venue.
• Strong communicator capable of building relationships with traders and visitors.
• Proven track record in delivering safe, welcoming visitor experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the floor, supporting colleagues and traders to ensure a warm, safe visitor experience.
• Manage busy trading periods and events while keeping operations running smoothly.
• Develop venue leadership as part of a flagship regeneration project in Wigan.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer service focus

Communication skills

People management

Job description

Wigan Council is seeking a Senior Venue Manager for the Wigan Market at Fettlers. You will lead day-to-day operations, support traders, and ensure visitors have a warm, safe, and welcoming experience.

You will manage busy trading periods and events, solving problems and keeping operations running smoothly, contributing to a flagship regeneration project and developing your leadership skills in a dynamic venue.