Job Introduction
This opportunity is currently being offered on a secondment contract basis of 24 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application).
Are you ready to take your career to the next level… This is an exciting opportunity to join the Medway Markets team.
We are currently recruiting for a Town Centres Markets Programme Manager on a 2-year secondment opportunity to support the strategic lead and be responsible for the operational management, development and diversification of Medway Markets, ensuring they are operated in accordance with the market regulations.
This will include leading and developing on options, feasibility and viability of markets. Liaising with stakeholders in a way that promotes the One Medway Council Plan and embeds our values and behaviours.
Accountabilities and outcomes:
Manage and motivate team and individual performance, providing direction and leadership, undertaking staff appraisals, addressing welfare, capability and disciplinary issues, advising on personal development, training and coaching, to maximise performance from individuals, satisfy personal aspirations and to ensure the smooth day-to day operation of the markets.
Direct market development and delivery of markets across Medway, ensuring a good range of offers, diversification, and vibrancy, ensuring that markets are presented and, where relevant, assembled to a good standard, including ensuring a mix of commodities to provide a quality customer shopping experience for those visiting the markets.
Ensure that regular Health and Safety checks of the markets are undertaken and maintained and complete all associated paperwork, ensuring that relevant markets legislation, licensing conditions, and Council policies are met and monitored to include all Health and Safety guidelines, and that risk assessments are submitted, with accident/incident reports escalated where necessary.
Ensure that markets are well promoted to encourage the best possible footfall and trader attendance, making markets thriving and vibrant places to attend, as well as being commercially viable services.
This will include assisting with the development in the promotion of the markets to visitors, tourists, and potential new traders using social media and other websites, ensuring relevant legislation, licensing conditions, and Council policies are met and monitored and provide relevant information for inclusion in reports.
The successful applicant will need to have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
The role will involve working Monday to Friday, evening meetings and occasional weekends.
Are you excited, we are too, apply now!
If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Annette Lebreton on annette.lebreton@medway.gov.uk
Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.
When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.
The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:
Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.
Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.
Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.
We are seeking a Town Centres Markets Programme Manager to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.
Important Information-
Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile
For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.
Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.
Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
