This 12-month fixed-term secondment sits in the Markets, Shop Fronts & Street Trading Service within Climate, Homes & Economy at the London Borough of Hackney. Split roughly 60/40, the post combines statutory street trading licensing and market administration with creating social media content to promote market traders and footfall. The role is full-time and includes on-site work during trading hours, including weekends and public holidays. Candidates are assessed through competency questions, and no CV or supporting statement is accepted.
What the job involves
- Deliver statutory licensing and registration functions under the London Local Authorities Act
- Issue and renew street trading licences within agreed service timescales
- Maintain auditable digital database records
- Guide prospective and existing traders through the licensing process
- Reconcile licence payments and recover arrears with finance colleagues
- Prepare documentation for the Officer Licensing Panel and support compliance and enforcement teams
- Compile management statistics on occupancy and income
- Provide core administrative support across the service
- Work flexibly on-site during trading hours, including weekends and public holidays
- Plan, film, edit and publish content on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook to WCAG 2.1 and brand guidelines
- Manage daily digital community interactions and highlight independent traders
- Mentor traders on online marketing, produce monthly analytics and deliver climate and economic recovery campaigns
What’s required
Experience
- Administrative or licensing experience in complex public-facing settings
- High accuracy in handling records and financial reconciliations
Skills & knowledge
- Proven digital media creation using tools such as Canva and Meta Business Suite
- Strong communication skills to engage diverse local traders
- Excellent organisation to balance compliance tasks with creative marketing
- Proficiency in Google Workspace and database tools
- Commitment to equality and inclusion
Other
- Flexibility to work weekend shifts on-site
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
