We are working closely alongside with local authority in Tower Hamlets to assist with the appointment of a Street Trading and Market Operations Officer on a 6-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £21.44- £28.29 per hour

Summary:

The Street Trading & Markets Operations Officer is responsible for the management, control, and monitoring of all street trading and market-related activities. A core function is the enforcement of the Council's regulations, applicable legislation (such as the London Local Authorities Act 1990) , and bye-laws in respect of trading. The role involves enforcement action, licensing administration, conflict resolution, and liaising with the public, traders, and external agencies.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the enforcement of the Council's regulations, legislation, and bye-laws
• Monitor Street Cleansing activities and liaise with contractors to ensure safe, clean, and tidy market conditions
• Issue daily licences to casual traders strictly in accordance with current policies and procedures.
• Report defects in the structure and fabric of the market that may cause a health & safety concern and progress remedial action
• To deputise for the Street Trading & Markets Operations Supervisor, as and when required
• Ensure that traders' vehicles do not obstruct the public highway, except when loading/unloading at permitted times
• Carry out licensing site visits/surveys to verify applicant information for public footway and isolated pitch licences

Essentials:

• Experience of dealing with traders and/or the public
• Able to establish positive working relationships, and work closely with elected Members, chief officers, external agencies, community groups, and individuals
• Commitment to the principles and practice of equality and diversity in employment and service delivery
• Actively pursuing Continuing Professional Development as defined by the professional body

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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