City of London, London (Hybrid)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
Salary: £72,390 - £82,160 (inclusive of London Weighting) (pay award pending)
Core Hours: Monday to Friday 0700-1500
Workplace Plus - Workplace plus – During your probationary period you will be expected to attend the workplace five days a week. Following successful completion of your probationary period you will have, subject to business needs, the flexibility to work one day a week from home.
Manage an iconic market in the heart of London.
About us
At the City of London, we’re committed to putting people first. Billingsgate Market does just that. A thriving, industry leading market, it brings together over 50 merchants to provide unrivalled support for its customers. And it’s staffed by some equally incredible people. In return for the work they do for the communities they serve, we invest in our people, giving them all the tools they need to do the best work they can - plus a generous benefits package. Join us and do all kinds of extraordinary things.
About the role
As the General Manager of Billingsgate Market, you’ll be responsible for its day-to-day management. Through the supervision of several teams, you’ll ensure that the market is well maintained, effectively cleaned, and appropriately staffed. You’ll also act as the Markets Division’s security lead. You’ll represent the City of London on matters relating to Billingsgate Market at meetings, conferences, seminars and working parties, developing, and maintaining effective working relationships and speaking with authority when required. Most importantly, you’ll help instil a team culture that values collaboration, inclusivity, and teamwork, working to deliver continuous improvements, motivate your staff, and meet team objectives.
About you
Ideally a specialist in either security or safety, you’ll have a strong background in the general management of diverse teams. Ideally a member of a relevant professional institute, you’ll have experience managing and holding budgets, and significant demonstratable experience in a leadership position. You’ll have good knowledge of risk management, health & safety, and food hygiene regulations, and the ability to motivate and encourage members of your team. On a personal level, you’ll be highly organised, capable of delivering at pace, and a person passionate about providing an excellent service for the benefit of the community you serve. You’ll represent the City of London and its residents with pride and drive change that delivers service improvements within your team.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce at this grade. These include people who are Black, Asian and from global ethnic majority backgrounds, people with disabilities and women.
Interested? Apply today, or for an informal discussion about this role, please contact Ben Milligan, Markets Director, on 020 7332 1678 or Emma Beard, New Spitalfields Market General Manager, on 020 8518 7670 (then press option 3).
Closing date: 12 noon on 4 November 2024
Interviews will be held on Monday 18 November & Tuesday 19 November 2024
To apply online please click the apply button.
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OSUR0646. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732
The City of London Corporation want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable. We are committed to regularly benchmarking and reviewing pay across the whole organisation and against external sectors.
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