6 Month Contract With A Local Authority

To manage, control, and monitor all street trading and market-related activities within the local authority area. This includes enforcing relevant legislation, Council policies, bye-laws, and licensing conditions to ensure compliance, public safety, and the effective day-to-day operation of markets and street trading spaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of street trading and market activities in accordance with Council regulations, licensing conditions, and relevant legislation.
  

• Monitor compliance with street trading licences, market stall agreements, and bye-laws, taking enforcement action where necessary.
  

• Carry out regular inspections of market areas and designated street trading sites, ensuring traders operate within approved guidelines.
  

• Investigate complaints, respond to enquiries, and resolve disputes involving traders, members of the public, and other stakeholders.
  

• Issue warnings or enforcement notices to non-compliant traders and assist in preparing evidence for legal proceedings when required.
  

• Assist in planning and delivering new market events, seasonal trading activities, and temporary trading opportunities in line with the Council’s economic strategy.
  

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, enforcement actions, applications, fees, and other operational matters using digital or manual systems.
  

• Support the administration and renewal of trading licences, including application assessments and site suitability evaluations.
  

• Work collaboratively with internal departments (e.g. Licensing, Legal, Highways, Environmental Health) and external partners such as emergency services.
  

• Ensure the safety, cleanliness, and general upkeep of market areas, escalating maintenance issues and contributing to site improvement initiatives.
  

• Provide advice and guidance to new and existing traders to support compliance and business sustainability.
  

• Assist with the development and implementation of operational procedures to improve service efficiency and trader/customer satisfaction.
  

Requirements

• Experience in market/street trading operations, licensing enforcement, or regulatory services.
  

• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, street trading byelaws, health and safety).
  

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
  

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  

• Ability to work independently in a public-facing, field-based role.
  

• Proficiency in record-keeping, report writing, and use of ICT systems.
  

• Flexible approach, including occasional evening, weekend, or bank holiday work to support events or enforcement activities.