Market Manager

Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Barnsley Council is a place of possibilities, and we are proud to be a double award-winning Council of the Year (LGC and MJ 2023), recognised for bold thinking, innovation, and delivering real impact for our communities. Now, we’re inviting a talented and ambitious Market Manager to join our award winning town centre markets.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Barnsley Markets and to continue the success as part of The Glass Works complex.

The market is the beating heart of the town and goes from strength to strength serving customers not just locally but nationally too.

Where:

Barnsley’s new town centre complex, The Glass Works, and the planned refurbished Alhambra Centre, an exciting shopping and leisure destination in Barnsley. The Market is situated at the heart of Barnsley town centre, home to some of the biggest brands, including Next, Flannels and the Botanist, fantastic independent retailers and coffee shops as well as Cineworld and Superbowl. At the centres you will also find the historic Barnsley Market, Market Kitchen food hall and the Library @ the Lightbox. NHS Diagnostic Centre and the future projects from Health on the High Street.

Where: Barnsley’s New town centre complex The Glass Works, and the soon to be refurbished Alhambra Centre, an exciting shopping and leisure destination in Barnsley. Situated at the heart of Barnsley Town Centre, home to some of the biggest brands, including Next, Flannels, Primark, and the Botanist, fantastic independent retailers and coffee shops as well as Cineworld and Superbowl. At the centres you will also find the historic Barnsley Market, Market Kitchen food hall, the Library @ the Lightbox, and the NHS Diagnostic Centre. The Alhambra Centre will also feature a new health and wellbeing hub as part of its refurbishment, enhancing the community's access to essential services.

The role will include:

Effectively manage the indoor and outdoor markets and Market Kitchen including their operation, procedures, quality and performance, in order to ensure that the markets are delivered in an efficient and effective manner and in compliance with all relevant policies and current legislation.