Job introduction

Job title: Markets Operations Manager

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. 

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The role:

• This is an exceptional opportunity to take on a senior leadership role shaping the future of Liverpool’s market service. We are seeking a visionary, operationally astute leader to join our innovative markets team, leading on all operational elements of our markets offer across some of the most iconic sites and events in the city
• As Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in defining driving excellence in market / event delivery and ensuring uncompromising standards of safety and service. This is more than an operational role it’s a chance to lead transformation, inspire a team, support local and independent business, and influence how Liverpool’s market service thrives now and in the future
• In the role of Market Operations Manager you will provide strategic leadership for all operational aspects of market operations, setting the benchmark for operational excellence, budget management, market event management and compliance as well as lead and develop high-performing teams, including Market Operations Supervisors, Market Operatives, Market Licencing and Admin Officer fostering a culture of accountability and innovation
• The Operations Manager will shape operational frameworks, implementing robust Standard Operating Procedures, training programmes, and resource strategies to future-proof service delivery and take accountability for the operational, planning, execution and on the day delivery of market events ensuring the safety of all those visiting and taking part
• As the Market Operations Manager you will champion health & safety governance, risk management, and business continuity planning across the entire markets offer alongside markets licencing also act as the senior liaison for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless collaboration and exceptional experience on site and via all aspects of engagement and drive sustainability initiatives, technical oversight, and operational resilience to meet evolving industry standards

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes 
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  
• Discounted Gym Memberships 
• Employee Volunteering Scheme 
• Medicash 

Next steps:
Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 28th May 2026
Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 1st June 2026
Interview date: W/C Monday 8th/15th June 2026
Interview type: Face-to-face, presentation followed by competency based questions

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Michael Bracken at Michael.Bracken@liverpool.gov.uk

Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.  Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list

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