Street Trading And Market Inspector

Bellspire Group Ltd; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the Royal Borough is seeking a Street Trading and Market Inspector to ensure the smooth running of markets and street trading. Responsibilities include enforcing regulations, investigating trading practices, and liaising with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in enforcement and market management. This position requires strong organisational and communication skills, with a commitment to community service.

Qualifications

• Experience in enforcement, market management, compliance, or related local authority roles.
• Confident communicator with strong investigative and organisational skills.
• Able to work independently and handle multiple operational responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing all relevant Acts, Regulations, and Bye-Laws relating to markets and street trading.
• Investigating trading practices affecting market operations, licences, and tenancies.
• Preparing reports, statements, and maintaining accurate work records.
• Ensuring fees are collected and deposited correctly.
• Collecting market statistics and trade data.
• Liaising with council departments, authorities, and external stakeholders.
• Attending meetings and training sessions.
• Monitoring contract cleaning staff.

Skills

Enforcement knowledge

Compliance expertise

Organisational skills

Investigative skills

Communication skills

Job description

We’re excited to be recruiting for a Street Trading and Market Inspector to support the smooth and lawful running of markets and street trading across the Royal Borough of Greenwich. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong enforcement, compliance, and operational experience within local authority or market environments.

Role Details

Job Title: Street Trading and Market Inspector
Client: The Royal Borough of Greenwich
Location: Royal Borough of Greenwich
Hours: 35 per week
Contract Duration: 01/12/2025 - 01/03/2026
Working Hours: 08:30 - 17:00

What You’ll Be Doing

• Enforcing all relevant Acts, Regulations, and Bye-Laws relating to markets and street trading
• Investigating trading practices affecting market operations, licences, and tenancies
• Preparing reports, statements, correspondence, statistics, and maintaining accurate work records
• Ensuring fees (rent, refuse, lighting, car park, equipment hire, etc.) are collected and deposited correctly
• Collecting market statistics and trade data from appropriate bodies and associations
• Liaising with other council departments, authorities, and external stakeholders
• Attending meetings and training sessions, and supporting training for staff and trainees
• Monitoring contract cleaning staff and reporting any service deficiencies

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in enforcement, market management, compliance, or related local authority roles
• Confident communicator with strong investigative and organisational skills
• Able to work independently and handle multiple operational responsibilities
• Professional, proactive, and committed to community service