Duty Venue Manager - Wigan Market

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Wigan Market at Fettlers

Salary: Grade 8, £24,365 - £ 27,323 per annum.

24 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 Duty Venue Manager, you'll be the person who keeps the venue running smoothly when it matters most. From busy trading periods and lively evening events to welcoming visitors and supporting independent traders, you'll take the lead on shift, making decisions, solving problems and setting the standard for customer experience. No two days will be the same.

You'll work closely with colleagues, traders and customers to create a safe, vibrant and welcoming environment, while supporting the success of one of Wigan's most exciting regeneration projects. If you enjoy variety, responsibility and being at the heart of the action, this role is for you.

About you:

We're looking for a confident and approachable leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves when needed.

You'll be calm under pressure, capable of making good decisions and leading a team through busy trading periods, events and unexpected challenges. With strong people skills, you'll build positive relationships with traders, customers and colleagues alike, ensuring everyone receives a high standard of service.

You'll take pride in creating a safe, welcoming and well-presented venue, bringing energy, reliability and a proactive attitude to every shift. Experience in hospitality, retail, leisure or events would be a real advantage

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

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK, and you must maintain a valid (active) right to work. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Prove your right to work to an employer

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

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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

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