Shop Fronts Service Officer
Job Number: HCAA01907
DBS Required: No
Agreement Type: Fixed Term / Secondment
Work Pattern: Part Time
Contracted Hours: 22
Salary: £40,005 - £41,286
12 Month Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity.
Part tie - 22 hours per week - Salary £40,005 - £41,286 pa (pro rata).
Hackney's street markets reflect the borough's vibrant & diverse communities and cultures, with six historic and successful markets dating back hundreds of years offering a wide range of quality goods, value for money and a meeting place for those much-needed social interactions. Our markets have strong links with our local communities, food growing projects, small businesses, start-ups, and festivals.
As a leading operator in our field, Hackney Markets Service delivers a 'Best in Class' service providing innovative ways to develop and operate Markets and Street trading activities. This is an exciting time to join the Markets and Street Trading Team, following unprecedented double-digit growth, in an age where our high streets are shrinking, and retail chains are closing down Hackney is leading the way for other local authorities in expanding and growing our portfolio across the borough.
As a Shop Fronts Services Officer, you will lead on the growth of our shop front trading licences and portfolio across the borough maintaining positive and effective working relationships and lines of communication between the service and local businesses, providing a consultative sales and service approach to maximise their trading potential and the shopping experience of all residents and visitors in Hackney.
You will also be responsible for the licensing and enforcement of the borough's shop fronts, A-boards, tables and chairs as well as tackling any illegal street trading activity throughout the borough.
There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London's most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It's one of the most sought-after areas to live in London with good schools, parks, and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.
When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge, and experience.
We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.
This application process replaces a supporting statement.
Closing date for applications: 12 May 2024 (22:59).
Interview date: TBC.
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently underrepresented in our workforce.