3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Markets and Street Trading Manager to lead, develop, and manage the borough’s markets and street trading services. This is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring high-quality, efficient, and compliant services that support the council’s wider aspirations for economic growth, community vibrancy, and legal compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Markets and Street Trading service, ensuring high-quality delivery and continuous improvement.
  

• Oversee the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans relating to markets and street trading.
  

• Manage and support up to four part-time inspectors and any temporary apprentices or consultants.
  

• Ensure staff are trained, motivated, and performing to expected professional standards.
  

• Take day-to-day responsibility for the efficient operation of markets across the borough.
  

• Oversee street trading inspections, licensing compliance, and enforcement activities.
  

• Monitor performance, coordinate rotas, and ensure adequate service coverage.
  

• Ensure markets operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with council policies.
  

• Enforce relevant markets, licensing, environmental, and street trading legislation.
  

• Reduce illegal street trading and associated environmental crime through targeted interventions.
  

• Ensure all traders and market operators adhere to licences, regulations, and health & safety requirements.
  

• Work closely with legal teams, environmental enforcement, and partner agencies to support compliance.
  

• Develop and promote market opportunities that contribute to local economic development.
  

• Lead initiatives to regenerate or expand markets, attract new traders, and improve customer experience.
  

• Identify trends, community needs, and commercial opportunities that align with council growth objectives.
  

• Act as primary point of contact for traders, residents, business improvement districts, and community groups.
  

• Resolve complaints, queries, and disputes in a fair and customer-focused manner.
  

• Build strong working relationships with internal departments, local businesses, and external partners.
  

• Support budget planning, monitoring, and income generation from market trading.
  

• Oversee licensing processes, documentation, and reporting.
  

• Maintain accurate records, inspection notes, enforcement logs, and risk assessments.
  

Requirements

• Proven experience managing markets, street trading services, environmental enforcement, or related public-facing regulatory services.
  

• Experience supervising staff, contractors, or inspectors in an operational environment.
  

• Strong understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., street trading, market rights, environmental enforcement, licensing).
  

• Experience in service improvement, operational planning, and performance management.
  

• Ability to interpret and apply legislation consistently and confidently.
  

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  

• Excellent organisational and decision-making abilities, particularly in fast-moving operational settings.
  

• Knowledge of market operations, economic development, and community engagement.
  

• Ability to manage conflict, resolve disputes, and enforce regulations professionally.
  

• Willingness to work flexibly, including early mornings, weekends, and occasional evenings as required.
  

• Ability to travel across the borough.
  

• A commitment to equalities, diversity, and delivering services that meet community needs.