Want to help run the historic and dynamic Open Market?
We have exciting plans to expand visitor numbers and arranging more markets and events.
This is a part-time role circa 16 hrs per week, on a freelance or self-employed basis. You'll be on site so if you live locally, that's a bonus
You will
look after the day-to-day operations of the Open Market, making sure it runs efficiently and offers a high-quality experience for our wide range of traders and visitors.
The role involves managing arrangements for all activities, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, liaising with and supporting market traders, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
Responsibilities:
* Managing all market activities including traders, stall bookings and assisting with arranging events
* Trader liaison and support including contract preparation and record-keeping
* Administrative: bookings, payments, contracts, permits and licences
* Budgeting and financial activities including reports
* Customer support including responding to visitor inquiries or issues
* Health and safety activities and compliance
* Contract preparation and monitoring: traders and support services including security, cleaning and environmental
* Health and safety activities including risk assessments
* Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations: local and national including environmental.
You must have experience in:
· market, event or retail management
· relevant local government regulations or a good understanding
· health and safety regulations
· working with customers or visitors
· excellent organisational and time management skills
· strong communication and interpersonal skills
· financial management and budgeting
You will need to be available to work at least 1
6 hours each week on a freelance self-employed basis
. Some evening and weekend work is required on occasion so ideally you'll be living locally, in Brighton.
To apply for this role please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why your experience makes you a great fit for this role to Brian Warren at
.