Senior Venue Manager - Wigan Market

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Wigan Market at Fettlers

Salary: Grade 10, £46,579- £50,908 per annum.

2 positions x 37 hours per week

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

As Senior Venue Manager, you'll be at the heart of the day-to-day operation of Wigan Market at Fettlers, helping to bring the venue to life every day.

You'll lead from the floor, supporting colleagues, working closely with traders and ensuring visitors receive a warm, safe and welcoming experience. No two days will be the same.

From managing busy trading periods and supporting events to solving problems and keeping operations running smoothly, you'll be the person people turn to when it matters most.

It's an exciting opportunity to play a key role in one of Wigan's flagship regeneration projects while developing your experience in venue leadership.

About you:

We’re looking for a confident, hands-on leader who thrives in a busy customer-focused environment and enjoys being at the heart of the action. You'll be an excellent communicator, capable of building strong relationships with traders, colleagues and visitors alike, while remaining calm and decisive when challenges arise.

You'll have experience leading teams, a strong focus on customer service and high standards, and the ability to balance operational priorities in a fast-paced venue. If you're motivated by developing people, solving problems and helping create a destination that people love to visit, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About us:

We are committed to developing our staff through onthejob training, mentoring and access to learning opportunities that help you build a longterm career in property services.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan

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Wigan Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. As part of this commitment, Wigan Council operates robust Safer Recruitment procedures

We recognise that on occasion candidates may use AI tools. Please read our applying authentically section below before submitting your application.

For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact, Emma Forbes at Next Phase on 07479 989742 or Conrad Heald on 07818 075627.

Interview dates:

Priority Candidates: Wednesday 18th November 2026

All other Candidates: Thursday 19th November 2026

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

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