Markets Manager

Markets Manager

Location: Wearside Road, Ladywell, London, SE137EZ

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 6+ Months

Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week

Pay Rate: £ 32.19 per day

Job Ref: OR8728

Responsibilities

The position requires effective leadership and management of the Markets and Street Trading service. The role includes:

Adapting service delivery to meet changing community and customer needs.


Monitoring and reviewing service outcomes to ensure effective delivery of personal and team objectives.


Ensuring continuous improvement in services through creative interventions and effective performance and quality management.


Planning, deploying, and coordinating people resources to meet operational needs.


Ensuring services meet statutory and organizational standards and regulations.


Managing relevant street trading services to address priority issues and achieve service and quality standards.


Devising and implementing service strategies and practices aligning with legislative requirements and organizational change.


Providing performance management information and establishing protocols for compliance and service improvement.


Planning and delivering regular inspection and enforcement programs as required.


Producing detailed service performance reports and taking management action to achieve performance targets.


Engaging with internal and external services, including residents' groups and Business Improvement Groups.


Managing an income and expenditure budget of up to £1 million per annum for the Street Trading service.


Developing and motivating staff, conducting performance evaluations, and ensuring compliance with Council policies.


Leading recruitment of staff and engagement of consultants and contractors.


Preparing and presenting reports and making presentations to Council and other meetings.


Maintaining knowledge of Street Trading and Waste legislation and advising senior staff and committee members.


Managing and developing safe systems of work and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation.


Driving effective financial management of the Ring-Fenced Street Trading account.


Planning and managing regulatory compliance activities related to street trading legislation.


Overseeing licensed trader recruitment processes and presenting decision reports.


Assisting in converting strategies into operational reality through service delivery plans.


Deputizing for the Commercial Operations SGM as required.


Working flexibly to undertake post duties and responsibilities.


Ensuring Council statutes and government legislation are upheld.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should have:

Strong leadership and management skills.


Ability to adapt service delivery to meet changing needs.


Experience in monitoring and reviewing service outcomes.


Skills in planning, deploying, and coordinating resources effectively.


Knowledge of statutory and organizational standards and regulations.


Experience in managing budgets and financial resources.


Ability to develop and motivate staff.


Experience in recruitment and engagement of consultants and contractors.


Strong communication and presentation skills.


Knowledge of relevant legislation, including Health & Safety.


Experience in regulatory compliance and enforcement.


Ability to work flexibly and uphold Council statutes and legislation.

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