Market Officer

Stoke‑on‑Trent City Council

Directorate:
Housing, Regeneration and Operations

Section:
Markets

Location:

Peripatetic role, across the market’s locations

Grade:
Level 8

Salary: £33,699 - £36,363 per annum

Hours:

37 hours per week, working Monday to Saturday

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke‑on‑Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke‑on‑Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke‑on‑Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Further information on the Council and our directorates

The Markets Team is a small team of 15, who work closely to deliver the Market Offer at 4 indoor locations and 3 outdoor locations across the city.

• Manage the Health and Safety of the market halls in line with legislation
• Manage the legal compliance around the Charter and licencing requirements of traders
• Assist with budget management across the markets estate
• Manage the occupancy rates in line with SOTCC targets
• Ensure delivery of market standards

• Must have knowledge of Food Safety Legislation
• Must have knowledge of Health and Safety with the ability to evidence this at management level
• Must have experience of completing Risk Assessments
• Must have experience of managing performance against budgets
• Must have experience of leading a team
• A retail background would be advantageous

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here

For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Kerry Cameron,

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:

• Right to Work in the UK
• Proof of address
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

At Stoke‑on‑Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements.

If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.

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