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1.3. Reporting Location: ’43 High Street, Holywood, Northern Ireland BT18 9AB
1.4 Grade/Salary: £34,413.50pa payable 12 monthly payments plus working away overnight allowance of £25.00 per overnight stay and day rates of over 5 hours £5.00 or over 10 hours £10.00 per day.
2.REPORTING TO:
Primarily reporting to Esther Haller – Clarke,
Andy Pidgen – Operations Director
3. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory role internally but the post involves the day-to-day direction and management of contractors cleaning, security personnel and traders.
3.OVERALL PURPOSE OF POST:
Market Place Europe is one of the most established and recognised event and market operators across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Renowned for delivering large-scale, high-quality experiences — including the multi-award-winning Belfast Christmas Market, the Continental Market Tour of NI, and major events such as The Tall Ships, Derry Maritime Festival, and Fleadh Cheoil — we are expanding our operational team to create a new post based in Holywood, Belfast.
We are seeking a motivated, hands-on Events individual to help us develop, deliver, and manage our growing portfolio of markets and events.
The Role
As Market & Events Manager, you will play a key role in:
* Supporting our current event portfolio and leading the development of new weekly, monthly, and seasonal markets across Northern Ireland.
* Identifying, sourcing, and building a strong network of local NI-based traders to form the core of new market programmes.
* Acting as the on-site Manager and primary point of contact for Market Place at various town centres, city centre locations, and event venues across NI, ROI, the UK, and Europe.
* Planning, organising, and managing a wide range of markets — including local, specialist, continental, day markets, weekend markets, and touring events.
* Overseeing event set-up, infrastructure, operations, and delivery from inception through to completion, in line with event management plans.
* Locating, assessing, and developing new market and event venues, primarily across Northern Ireland but also in the Republic of Ireland and Scotland.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
* Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, events-led environment
* A confident communicator with strong people skills
* Able to build and manage relationships with traders, partners, and local authorities
* Willing to work flexibly, including some weekends and travel
* Creative and commercially minded, with an interest in developing and staging new market concepts and event opportunities
Experience in events, market operations, or outdoor trading environments is desirable but not essential — the right attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn are equally important and additional training will be offered as part of the role.
Skills & Qualifications
* Experience in Events /Market Management and development
* Experience working with, supporting, or managing small self-employed businesses such as traders or stallholders.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong ability to work to tight deadlines and remain effective in pressurised environments.
* Proven ability to build and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships.
Desirable (Training can be provided if not already held)
* Health & Safety training (e.g., IOSH).
* Food Hygiene/Food Safety Level 2 (minimum).
* Personal Licence Holder certification.
* Understanding of The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn’s Law).
* National Diploma in Market Administration.
Working Pattern
* Flexible, compressed and irregular working pattern, including Saturdays, Sundays and some public holidays.
* Hours vary in line with market operating times and event schedules.
* Time off in lieu (TOIL) is regularly accrued and booked through the team.
* Extended downtime typically available in January/February due to hours worked during the Christmas events season.
* Company pension
* Uniform & PPE provided
* Access to pool company vans
* Tax‑free subsistence allowances when working away from home
What We Offer
* The opportunity to work on some of the most high‑profile events in NI & ROI
* A varied, dynamic role with room for creativity and development
* Travel opportunities across the UK
* A supportive, experienced team within a respected industry‑leading organisation
Specific Task Areas
To build and expand on the current market tour in Northern Ireland, engaging with local authorities, BID’s and other landowners to facilitate high‑profile markets and events. To also work with local authorities and other partner organisations across Southern Ireland and Scotland to facilitate high‑profile markets and events. To prepare Event and Market Management plans, risk assessments, plans and method statements in accordance with the operating management structure of Market Place Europe, and attend Safety Advisory Groups (SAG) as required. To investigate new market and event opportunities, establish contacts and relationships with for example the Northwest 200 and Balmoral Show. To undertake site visits and create site plans. To support traders in applications and online profile for markets, events and Belfast Christmas Market. To maintain a commitment to personal development and keep up to date with best operational practises. To be the first point of call for queries and questions from traders regarding and during markets and events. To supervise security personnel, ensure the allocation of duties, monitor compliance with instructions and vary the regime to adapt to changing circumstances. To ensure traders comply with all public health requirements such as personal cleanliness, food safety and storage and displaying mandatory signage. To report and complete Incident and Accident reports fully and in a timely manner. To monitor crowd safety and be prepared to respond to variations by changing entry/exit points, introducing a one‑way system, restricting entry numbers or evacuating the site in an emergency. To collect all charges, rents, including arrears and deposits and issue receipts as appropriate.
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