Markets Transition & Trader Relocation Support (2-year FTC)

Job Title: Markets Transition & Trader Relocation Support

Posting Start Date: Early 2026

Salary: Up to £89,010 per annum inclusive of all allowances.

Contractual Hours: 35 hours per week

Basis: Full-Time, 2-year Fixed Term Contract

Workplace category: Hybrid

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About us

The City Surveyor’s Department is responsible for the management of the City of London Corporation’s property investment portfolio, corporate real estate, property/construction projects - and the operational management and day-to-day outsourced facilities management services - of both portfolios. The City Surveyor is the organisations’ Head of Profession for Estates and Facilities Management .

The City Corporation has committed to supporting the relocation of Traders from the Smithfield and Billingsgate Market sites following a Private Bill and Royal Assent. Through the Regeneration and Development Group, traders will be assisted with securing locations, site development, and transition to enable their businesses to continue and to minimise any potential disruption to the supply and customer chains.

Historic Market Relocation

In support of its Assistant Director, The City of London Corporation is seeking an adept, and focussed individual to support the relocation of the Market Sites working closely with the communities of Market Traders to secure new locations, facilitate contract arrangements with developers, and prepare for the seamless transition to the new sites.

This is an essential role assisting on all aspects and elements of the project ensuring that the City Corporation goes above and beyond its commitment to assist a historic and highly complex set of stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Support the Assistant Director on the appointment, management, and monitoring of internal and external consultants to ensure that the Smithfield and Billingsgate Market Traders have a new location to move to.
• Support in the identification and securing new locations, support the Traders in their pursuit of development partners.
• Ensure there is sufficient planning, and preparation in advance of a seamless transition to the new sites.
• Ensure that a minimum level of work is undertaken at both markets so that the City Corporation continues to operate safe, legal, and operable sites.
• Ensure the Food School operating out of the current Billingsgate site continues and best practices are ported across to the new site/s.
• Deputise, where required, for the Assistant Director of Markets Transition & Trader Relocation, attending Committee meetings, internal/external working parties, and representative groups

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrable working with a complex array of stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for the majority.
• An understanding of the development process; identifying sites, appointing contractors and consultants, with management of key stakeholders and delivery partners ensuring delivery against agreed agreements and targets.
• An ability to translate and convey complex situations to senior non-property audiences to ensure the understanding of the subject.
• Excellent communication, risk management, and financial planning skills.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Why Join Us?

• Work within an organisation that is influencing major regeneration, community, and placemaking initiatives for one of the world's most iconic and complex public institutions.
• Contribute to a significant initiative that has been granted Royal Assent and will define long-term change to the City of London.
• Join a collaborative and inclusive team committed to high performance and innovation.
• Benefit from flexible hybrid working and strong support for wellbeing and professional growth.
• Access a generous pension scheme, annual leave, and staff benefits.
• Help shape the future and create meaningful change across the Square Mile and beyond.

Apply now and play a key role in delivering modern and inclusive regeneration and development masterplans for the City of London.

Closing date: 12 Noon on Sunday 5th October 2025

Provisional Interview Date: Initial Interviews in Late-September with Panel interviews in October 2025.

City of London Corporation has engaged the services of The McLean Partnership to support this recruitment. More information on this opportunity is available on our dedicated site with instructions on how to apply.

To apply, please provide an up-to-date CV with a supporting statement of your credentials and suitability for the role by noon, Sunday 5th October 2025. These can be emailed through to [email protected] reference COL/MTS

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. If you experience any difficulties, please contact The McLean Partnership on +44 (0)20 3597 6400 or at [email protected]

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.

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