Job Description

Commercial Development Officer - Grade SO1

Leeds City Council - City Development

Salary SO1 - \xc2\xa330,151.00 - \xc2\xa332,020
Hours 37
Contract Type Permanent
Closes Tuesday 1 August 2023 11:30 PM
Job Ref Req23372

Commercial Development Officer

The Markets service is responsible for managing the Council\'s portfolio of retail markets in the Leeds district including the large Kirkgate indoor and outdoor markets in the city centre which attract over 5.7 million visitors annually.

The markets at Kirkgate operate Monday to Saturday with regular Sunday events also held at other sites.

The Kirkgate Market strategy sets out the future vision for the market which is to be an inclusive, successful, and sustainable part of the city centre offer where independent retailers can innovate and to be an attractive, safe, and welcoming destination where our investment secures the unique offer for future generations, a place for everyone, where people can experience Leeds, its people, heritage and culture.

To achieve this vision the service must continue to be streamlined and efficient, offer excellent customer service and operate within the constraints of its budget whilst maximising opportunities to increase revenue and drive down costs. The postholder will play a vital role in helping to achieving these important elements of the service.

The postholder will manage all occupancy and unit allocation issues relating to Leeds Indoor markets by way of Lease /Licence agreements and Tenancies.

This includes responsibility for the organising of tendering information advertising vacant units, collation of tenders, presenting reports for provisional short-listed applicants and once approved progressing applicants into units. The post holder will be required to work with new and existing tenants, liaising with other departments on operational and maintenance issues, preparing and presenting reports, progressing leases and licences for occupancy.

Based at Kirkgate market the postholder will be an experienced administrator and personal assistant with excellent organisational, interpersonal, numerical and communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with a diverse range of people and situations tactfully and sympathetically.

The postholder will need a flexible approach to their work which may from time to time include covering late evenings/early mornings with occasional Saturdays, Sundays and Bank holidays as the Markets are often open at these times.

For more information or an informal discussion please contact Parveen Ahmad Commercial Development Manager on Leeds (0113) 378 1950.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is an Inclusive employer, ranked 70 on the Stonewall top 100 employers 2023 list. We are also an Age friendly employer, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident leader.

All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Leeds City Council