Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract 9.5 months (maternity cover)
As the First New Town in the UK, Stevenage has a unique history and story to tell.
We are underway in delivering an exciting £350 million scheme of the regeneration of Stevenage Town Centre and have an exciting annual events programme within the town centre to grow Stevenage as a destination town.
We have an opportunity for an outstanding candidate to join our dynamic team in a unique role as a Town Centre & Markets Manager to strategically lead and direct the vision for the town centre and indoor market, including development, management, delivery and support for a wide and diverse programme of events within the town centre. You will be providing support to town centre businesses and market traders, with the overall aim of increasing footfall and increased spends within the town centre and indoor market. You will also be responsible for overseeing existing projects and contracts in the town centre, such as Stevenage Loyalfree App and Commercial Management Contract.
The successful applicant will need to be a team player and an excellent and persuasive communicator, with a proven record of delivering successful community outdoor events.
This is a high profile role working with elected members, senior managers, government agencies, key partners\stakeholders and specialist private contractors. You will also work closely with our Regeneration and Communication teams.
We are looking for an experienced professional who has previously worked in similar roles and can work successfully with others to ensure a vibrant town centre. To be competitive in the role, you will need to demonstrate a high level sector specific knowledge, skills and experience and have strong complaint management skills.
Application Details
For an informal discussion about this role please contact: Tina Benson, Town Centre & Markets Manager
For an application pack and to apply online, please visit www.jobs.stevenage.gov.uk Please quote the correct post reference number when applying.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 13 March 2022
Candidate must be available to commence work on/around 18 April 2022
Please note that Stevenage Borough Council cannot accept CV’s, all applications must be made on the Council’s standard application form which can be found at the above link.
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All.
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by the Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Board Safe Staffing Handbook 2010.
