Are you someone with a can-do attitude who enjoys working collaboratively to develop projects?

Do you have experience in working in a city centre environment or as a market trader, with a good knowledge of the issues affecting town centres, including specific knowledge of the context for markets? If so, this role might be the perfect fit for you.

We are recruiting a Markets Development Officer to work collaboratively with local businesses to shape the market and street offering across the Canterbury district. This is a new role and offers an exciting opportunity for the right candidate with the vision and experience to develop an offering which brings our city and town centres to life.

What’s in it for you?

A starting salary of £32,687.00 per annum

• A cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase.
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements that support and encourage a good work-life balance.
• The opportunity to develop and shape the role.
• We’ll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities fortraining and development.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 23 days PLUS 3 additional days overthe Christmas period whilst the Council offices are closed. There is also the option tobuy additional annual leave.
• A fantastic local government pension scheme.
• Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to tackle the cost of living and help you enjoy your free time.
• Free use of Canterbury’s Park and Ride for an easier commute.

About this Markets Development job in Canterbury:

The role of the Markets Development Officer is key in the council's commitment to reinstate the Canterbury Market. In this role, you will be:

• Responsible for management and development of all market, street trading and concession activity across the district.
• Working to build strong relationships with market traders, event organisers, council members and other key stakeholders to develop existing and identify new market opportunities across the District.
• Leading development of a market/ street trading plan identifying needs and products.
• Working with colleagues to develop and implement a marketing strategy to support the promotion of Canterbury district markets.
• Establishing communication networks and relationships between key officers and partners engaged in town centre activity in order to develop existing and new markets in the Canterbury District.

Working pattern:

• Full-time, 37 hours per week
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
• A full week off over Christmas in addition to your annual leave allowance

About you, the ideal Markets Development Officer for our team:

Your qualifications:

• Qualified to A-Level standard or equivalent.

Your knowledge:

• Working knowledge of Licencing legislation and commercial practices around markets and street trading.

• Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting town centres, including specific knowledge of the context for markets, local businesses and organisations in and around town centres.

Your skills

• Communicates clearly and effectively to diverse audiences in writing and verbally on a range of topics.

• Influencing and persuading skills.
• Ability to work with a degree of autonomy as well as being an effective team player.

Your experience

• Experience of working directly with businesses and business groups in a similar role.

So, if this job opportunity in Canterbury, Kent, looks right for you, please apply today! Simply click the “Apply Online” button and create your account to begin your application form.

For more information about this role, or to find out what it’s like to work with the Locality team at Canterbury City Council, please contact Lora McCourt by email to lora.mccourt@canterbury.gov.uk Lora is our Locality Services Manager and would very much welcome the opportunity to speak with you as a potential candidate.

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