WHEN: December

LOCATION: In the office, on our markets, across London scouting new talent

REPORTS TO: Senior Markets Manager

SALARY: £28,000 - £30,000

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Permanent (Requiring occasional Saturday working)

Company Overview

KERB is a business that powers other businesses. We focus on the incubation and growth of innovative, independent food businesses. We run brilliant street food markets, workshops, consultancy, bars, a food hall in Central London and have developed a growing, successful corporate catering company, KERB Events Limited.

We are a food-obsessed and people-first company who believes that everyone with a bit of spark should have the opportunity to ignite it. Be it food entrepreneurs or team members, our mission is to create opportunity and joy through great food, from the KERB up.

Role Description

We’re looking for an energetic, organised, and personable Market Manager to join our team within KERB+, a purpose-driven, not-for-profit business operating at the heart of the KERB Ecosystem. We run a membership scheme, deliver inclusive incubation and acceleration programs for independent food businesses, and support those who need it most in finding employment in hospitality.

As the KERB Market Manager, you’ll be the on-the-ground coordinator, overseeing the daily operations of KERB’s bustling markets and contributing to the wider mission of KERB+. You’ll work closely with our food vendors, ensuring each event runs smoothly, safely, and vibrantly. You’ll have a strong eye for detail, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a knack for building strong relationships with vendors and customers alike.

The successful candidate will oversee a team of freelance market managers across five sites, each running at least six lunchtime markets per week. You’ll also collaborate with the food team to foster the growth and development of our existing traders. This role is perfect for someone with top-notch organisational skills who’s just as comfortable enjoying great food as they are facilitating its success operationally—both on-site at markets and through effective communication and tech tools.

Responsibilities

• Onsite physical management of one (minimum) market one day per week. This includes ensuring smooth operations, from setting up and breaking down the market to overseeing vendor logistics and maintaining high standards for safety, cleanliness, and overall market ambiance.
• Serve as the primary contact for vendors, addressing any immediate needs or issues that arise during the day and coordinating closely with freelance market managers to ensure a cohesive experience.
• Maintaining good relationships with landowners and site management teams at KERB markets.
• Manage a team of freelance lunchtime market managers to ensure top-class cover for all markets.
• Manage the rota for lunchtime markets for all members ensuring optimum take up for all markets and great communication with all members.
• Work alongside Senior Markets Manager to oversee on the development of our new inKERBators
• Guide the operational development of new and existing trader businesses, helping to improve their systems and aspire to greater opportunities
• Ensure all H&S practices are followed by members on markets
• All market communications
• Undertaking relevant administrative tasks and organising trading rotas

Requirements and skills

Essential

• Strong knowledge of the London food scene
• Understanding of health and safety standards and/or relevant operational experience for effective market management
• Technically skilled—comfortable using a variety of software and systems
• Proactive and resourceful, with plenty of initiative
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to communicate openly and clearly with clients and traders, fostering long-term relationships

Desired but not essential

• Experience in working with or within independent food businesses
• Familiarity with how independent food businesses operate and a strategic approach to help them refine and focus their business

What you’ll get by joining KERB

• Generous discount off all KERB food & drink
• Hybrid/flexible working
• 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) + birthday day off
• Private Medical Insurance (Vitality)
• Medicash
• Classpass
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Cycle To Work scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption leave after 2 years
• A Disability Confident committed employer
• A Best Companies accredited employer

Diversity & Inclusion

As part of our values, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity at KERB. We actively celebrate our teams’ different abilities, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone, from any background, is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us. Applicants are encouraged to share with our People Team any accommodations or reasonable adjustments required during the recruitment process.

WHEN: December

LOCATION: In the office, on our markets, across London scouting new talent

REPORTS TO: Senior Markets Manager

SALARY: £28,000 - £30,000

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Permanent (Requiring occasional Saturday working)

Company Overview

KERB is a business that powers other businesses. We focus on the incubation and growth of innovative, independent food businesses. We run brilliant street food markets, workshops, consultancy, bars, a food hall in Central London and have developed a growing, successful corporate catering company, KERB Events Limited.

We are a food-obsessed and people-first company who believes that everyone with a bit of spark should have the opportunity to ignite it. Be it food entrepreneurs or team members, our mission is to create opportunity and joy through great food, from the KERB up.

Role Description

We’re looking for an energetic, organised, and personable Market Manager to join our team within KERB+, a purpose-driven, not-for-profit business operating at the heart of the KERB Ecosystem. We run a membership scheme, deliver inclusive incubation and acceleration programs for independent food businesses, and support those who need it most in finding employment in hospitality.

As the KERB Market Manager, you’ll be the on-the-ground coordinator, overseeing the daily operations of KERB’s bustling markets and contributing to the wider mission of KERB+. You’ll work closely with our food vendors, ensuring each event runs smoothly, safely, and vibrantly. You’ll have a strong eye for detail, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a knack for building strong relationships with vendors and customers alike.

The successful candidate will oversee a team of freelance market managers across five sites, each running at least six lunchtime markets per week. You’ll also collaborate with the food team to foster the growth and development of our existing traders. This role is perfect for someone with top-notch organisational skills who’s just as comfortable enjoying great food as they are facilitating its success operationally—both on-site at markets and through effective communication and tech tools.

Responsibilities

• Onsite physical management of one (minimum) market one day per week. This includes ensuring smooth operations, from setting up and breaking down the market to overseeing vendor logistics and maintaining high standards for safety, cleanliness, and overall market ambiance.
• Serve as the primary contact for vendors, addressing any immediate needs or issues that arise during the day and coordinating closely with freelance market managers to ensure a cohesive experience.
• Maintaining good relationships with landowners and site management teams at KERB markets.
• Manage a team of freelance lunchtime market managers to ensure top-class cover for all markets.
• Manage the rota for lunchtime markets for all members ensuring optimum take up for all markets and great communication with all members.
• Work alongside Senior Markets Manager to oversee on the development of our new inKERBators
• Guide the operational development of new and existing trader businesses, helping to improve their systems and aspire to greater opportunities
• Ensure all H&S practices are followed by members on markets
• All market communications
• Undertaking relevant administrative tasks and organising trading rotas

Requirements and skills

Essential

• Strong knowledge of the London food scene
• Understanding of health and safety standards and/or relevant operational experience for effective market management
• Technically skilled—comfortable using a variety of software and systems
• Proactive and resourceful, with plenty of initiative
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to communicate openly and clearly with clients and traders, fostering long-term relationships

Desired but not essential

• Experience in working with or within independent food businesses
• Familiarity with how independent food businesses operate and a strategic approach to help them refine and focus their business

What you’ll get by joining KERB

• Generous discount off all KERB food & drink
• Hybrid/flexible working
• 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) + birthday day off
• Private Medical Insurance (Vitality)
• Medicash
• Classpass
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Cycle To Work scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption leave after 2 years
• A Disability Confident committed employer
• A Best Companies accredited employer

Diversity & Inclusion

As part of our values, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity at KERB. We actively celebrate our teams’ different abilities, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone, from any background, is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us. Applicants are encouraged to share with our People Team any accommodations or reasonable adjustments required during the recruitment process.