Markets and Street Trading Manager

Centurion Staunch Innovative Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization is seeking a dedicated professional to manage their street trading inspection service in Greater London. The role is pivotal in reducing crime and ensuring compliance with legislation. Responsibilities include leading teams, monitoring operations, and engaging with stakeholders to maximize service effectiveness. Candidates should demonstrate strong administrative skills and knowledge of relevant laws, with experience in compliance management. Opportunities to support community relationships are also emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience using MS Office, email, and databases.
• Ability to maintain records and conduct administrative functions.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to market rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage street trading inspection service to reduce crime and ensure compliance.
• Enforce market rules and regulations diplomatically.
• Oversee operational standards and team management.

Skills

Compliance Management

Administrative Functions

Oversight

Budget Preparation

Account Management

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Service Leadership & Management

Manage the markets and street-trading inspection service to reduce crime deter anti-social behaviour and ensure compliance with legislation and market rules.

Lead the development and expansion of markets and street-trading functions to maximise income generation.

Oversee enforcement of relevant legislation (e.g. London Local Authorities Act 1990) and ensure high operational standards.

Identify changes in legislation prepare policies and support the implementation of service improvements.

Enforcement & Compliance

Enforce environmental regulations market rules and licence conditions handling offenders and traders diplomatically and professionally.

Take appropriate action against environmental crime including seizure of goods or equipment when necessary.

Consider and respond to representations regarding Fixed Penalty Notices.

Initiate legal proceedings when required and attend court hearings to provide evidence.

Planning Performance & Reporting

Contribute to service planning and team work plans; monitor and report on performance.

Prepare reports records returns market-rule updates and documentation as required.

Collect and maintain statistics and ensure licensing databases are up to date.

Team Management

Manage up to four staff members and / or consultants delivering services and projects.

Lead recruitment staff allocation rota planning and performance evaluations.

Ensure all staff contribute to day-to-day market and street-trading operations.

Customer Service & Stakeholder Engagement

Respond to enquiries and complaints from traders businesses residents and other stakeholders.

Liaise with internal teams and external organisations to maintain market infrastructure.

Support trader compliance site allocations and administration of applications and waiting lists.

Develop relationships with businesses partners and community groups to support service objectives.

Work with enforcement partners and Police to enhance safety and security.

Financial & Operational Management

Ensure invoices are raised accurately and monitor trader accounts.

Support management of budgets income expenditure and value for money.

Maximise external funding opportunities where applicable.

Oversee waste management procedures and ensure effective disposal practices.

Ensure electronic fee collection and financial systems operate efficiently.

Monitoring Communications & Digital Content

Produce regular intelligence reports and KPI updates on markets and street-trading activity.

Support content creation for digital platforms newsletters and social media.

Maintain online event listings and communication channels.

Requirements

• Candidate must have understanding of and commitment to the Councils equal opportunities policies and ability to put into practice in the context of this post
• Candidate must have experience of using MS Office email and databases alongside experience of using Excel to produce spreadsheets and reports and Powerpoint to produce engaging presentations
• Candidate must have experience building and maintaining strong relationships internally and externally with demonstrable partnership working
• Candidate must have the ability to gather information and investigate issues that are of concern to other people.
• Candidate must have the ability to effectively maintain and monitor records accounts and to carry out other administrative functions including operating computer based systems
• Candidate must have the ability to interpret laws and market rules and to explain them to other people
• Candidate must have knowledge and understanding of Part V of the London Local Authorities act 2000 for Street Entertainment
• Candidate must have knowledge and understanding of the Business and Planning act 2020 for Pavement License
• Candidate must have knowledge and understanding of the London Local Authorities act 1990

Required Skills

Candidate must have understanding of and commitment to the Councils equal opportunities policies and ability to put into practice in the context of this post Candidate must have experience of using MS Office email and databases alongside experience of using Excel to produce spreadsheets and reports and Powerpoint to produce engaging presentations Candidate must have experience building and maintaining strong relationships internally and externally with demonstrable partnership working Candidate must have the ability to gather information and investigate issues that are of concern to other people. Candidate must have the ability to effectively maintain and monitor records accounts and to carry out other administrative functions including operating computer based systems Candidate must have the ability to interpret laws and market rules and to explain them to other people Candidate must have knowledge and understanding of Part V of the London Local Authorities act 2000 for Street Entertainment Candidate must have knowledge and understanding of the Business and Planning act 2020 for Pavement License Candidate must have knowledge and understanding of the London Local Authorities act 1990

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

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Hourly Salary: 22 - 22