Markets Manager
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32.19 to £42.45 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | PAYE: £32.19 per hour Limited/Umbrella: £42.45 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 July 2025 |
| Location: | Lewisham, South East London |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 8728 |
Summary
Neway are looking for a Markets Manager to join our client based with Lewisham Council.
Markets Manager (PO7) Location: Wearside Road Depot, Ladywell, London SE13 7EZ Type: Temporary (26 Weeks) Hours: 35 per week Start Date: 21 July 2025 Rate:
PAYE: £32.19 per hour
Limited/Umbrella: £42.45 per hour IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Hiring Manager: Jessica Hurley Order Ref: OR8728 Directorate: Housing, Planning, Regeneration and Public Realm Group: Public Realm → Commercial Operations
Lewisham Council is seeking a driven and experienced Markets Manager to lead its Markets and Street Trading service, overseeing day-to-day operations, service strategy and statutory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team delivering licensed street trading and market operations
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including the London Local Authorities Act
Oversee strategic planning, performance reporting, inspections, and enforcement
Manage a ring-fenced budget of up to £1 million, ensuring financial efficiency and accountability
Actively engage with internal and external stakeholders, including residents and local business groups
Drive service improvement, innovation, and continuous performance enhancement
Supervise recruitment, staff development, and operational delivery
Deputise for the Commercial Operations SGM when required
Essential Skills & Experience:
Strong leadership and operational management in a public-facing regulatory service
In-depth understanding of street trading legislation and local authority procedures
Proven financial acumen in managing income/expenditure budgets
Confident communicator with the ability to influence across departments and external bodies
Experience delivering outcome-based service reports and presenting to Committees
Working Pattern: Hybrid role with 2–3 days a week onsite at Wearside Depot
Markets Manager (PO7) Location: Wearside Road Depot, Ladywell, London SE13 7EZ Type: Temporary (26 Weeks) Hours: 35 per week Start Date: 21 July 2025 Rate:
PAYE: £32.19 per hour
Limited/Umbrella: £42.45 per hour IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Hiring Manager: Jessica Hurley Order Ref: OR8728 Directorate: Housing, Planning, Regeneration and Public Realm Group: Public Realm → Commercial Operations
Lewisham Council is seeking a driven and experienced Markets Manager to lead its Markets and Street Trading service, overseeing day-to-day operations, service strategy and statutory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team delivering licensed street trading and market operations
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including the London Local Authorities Act
Oversee strategic planning, performance reporting, inspections, and enforcement
Manage a ring-fenced budget of up to £1 million, ensuring financial efficiency and accountability
Actively engage with internal and external stakeholders, including residents and local business groups
Drive service improvement, innovation, and continuous performance enhancement
Supervise recruitment, staff development, and operational delivery
Deputise for the Commercial Operations SGM when required
Essential Skills & Experience:
Strong leadership and operational management in a public-facing regulatory service
In-depth understanding of street trading legislation and local authority procedures
Proven financial acumen in managing income/expenditure budgets
Confident communicator with the ability to influence across departments and external bodies
Experience delivering outcome-based service reports and presenting to Committees
Working Pattern: Hybrid role with 2–3 days a week onsite at Wearside Depot