Market Officer

Job Title: Market Officer Location: Barking, Greater London Contract Type: Temporary (3 months) Hourly Rate: £20.96 per hour PAYE - £27.33 Umbrella Working Pattern: Full Time Are you passionate about community engagement and market operations? Do you thrive in a vibrant environment where you can make a difference every day? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client is seeking a dedicated Market Officer to join their dynamic team and help make their weekly market a success! About the Role As a Market Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of Barking Market and various special events. Your responsibilities will include: Daily Operations: • Oversee the orderly, clean, and safe running of the market in line with Council Policy. • Market Setup: Assist in setting up and shutting down the market, ensuring space allocation is managed effectively. • Financial Management: Collect daily/weekly rent from traders, reconcile payments, and prepare monthly invoices. • Customer Engagement: Foster good relationships with stallholders and customers, promoting market events and handling inquiries. • Safety Compliance: Monitor market conditions to ensure safety regulations are upheld, addressing any hazards or breaches promptly. • Licencing: Issue licences to casual traders, ensuring compliance with policies and managing competing demands for pitches. Key Requirements To thrive in this role, you should possess the following: • Experience: Background in retail or public service, with a focus on customer engagement and support. • Communication Skills: Ability to clearly explain rules and regulations, resolve conflicts calmly, and foster positive relationships. • Technical Proficiency: Proficient in using computer applications for business purposes, including basic spreadsheets. • Physical Capability: Able to lift and carry bulky items and work outdoors in varying weather conditions. What We Offer A supportive and friendly work environment where your contributions are valued. Opportunities for personal and professional development through training and growth. A chance to engage with the community and make a positive impact in Barking. Why Join Us? Join our client's mission to enhance community engagement and market experiences in Barking. Your enthusiasm and dedication will play a vital role in bringing the market to life, fostering connections, and ensuring a vibrant atmosphere for all. Ready to Make a Difference? If you're excited about this opportunity and meet the essential criteria, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your career as a Market Officer. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a lively team making a difference in the community! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser