Markets and Street Trading Manager RQ1647033

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council recruitment firm seeks a Markets and Street Trading Manager to enhance services within the community. Responsibilities include leading trading services, ensuring legal compliance, and managing staff. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and knowledge of local legislation. An immediate start is preferred, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant local authorities acts.
• Ability to interpret laws and explain them to others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the borough’s markets and street trading services.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and standards.
• Oversee the development and expansion of street trading activities.

Skills

Knowledge of London Local Authorities acts

Ability to maintain records and administer functions

Experience in a similar role

Strong relationship-building skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Job description

JOB TITLE: Markets and Street Trading Manager

REF: Greenwich RQ1647033

Pay rate: £22.25 per hour PAYE.

Contract Type: Temporary, Anticipated 3 months.

Working Arrangement: On site at local markets in the London borough of Greenwich.

What the role involves

On behalf of a local council, we are seeking a Markets and Street Trading Manager to lead, manage and be responsible for the development of the borough’s markets and street trading services.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of high‑quality Markets and Street Trading services which meet the council’s aspirations with regard to growth, economic development and legal compliance as well as providing a service that meets the needs of a diverse community.
• Manage up to four part‑time street trading inspectors and any relevant apprenticeships/consultants brought in from time to time.
• Manage the borough’s markets and street trading inspectors service with responsibility for ensuring their efficient operation, thereby reducing crime and fear of crime, fostering social inclusion, deterring low‑level anti‑social behaviour, and overseeing effective enforcement action against those who fail to comply with legislation and market rules.
• Lead on the development of the markets and street trading function for the whole borough, maximising income generation through reviewing and facilitation the expansion of street trading and markets borough wide.
• Oversee the enforcement of the London Local Authorities Act 1990 and the drafting of new street trading licences in accordance with the street trading policy.
• Identify and respond to changes in legislation affecting the service, advise the Head of Business, Markets and Town Centres accordingly and prepare policies and procedures to ensure the effective implementation of changes to service delivery (e.g. Pavement Licences).
• Interpret and enforce environmental legislation, market rules and licences ensuring that offenders and market traders are dealt with in a diplomatic and assertive manner and in accordance with the agreed enforcement protocols and policies.
• Take action in response to enviro‑crime in accordance with the enforcement policy, including where necessary the seizure of goods, vehicles, stalls used in connection with such activities, to accurately record such articles seized and ensure secure storage.
• Consider and respond to Fixed Penalty Notice representations and take into consideration the circumstances in which they may be issued and questioned.
• Initiate legal proceedings for fixed penalty notice cases, which are due to go to court, liaising with other departments and other organisations as necessary, to attend court and hearings to give evidence on behalf of the Council in accordance with the Council’s enforcement policy.

What the client is looking for

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Knowledge and understanding of Part V of the London Local Authorities act 2000 for Street Entertainment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Business and Planning act 2020 for Pavement Licence.
• Knowledge and understanding of the London Local Authorities act 1990.
• Ability to interpret laws and market rules and to explain them to other people.
• Ability to gather information and investigate issues that are of concern to other people.
• Ability to effectively maintain and monitor records, accounts and to carry out other administrative functions, including operating computer based system.
• Experience of using MS Office, email, and databases alongside experience of using Excel to produce spreadsheets and reports and PowerPoint to produce engaging presentations.
• Experience building and maintaining strong relationships internally and externally with demonstrable partnership working.

How to Apply

Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.

Submit your CV in Word format.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.