Market Constable (Security/Enforcement Team Member)

City of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A metropolitan local authority seeks a Market Constable to maintain a safe trading environment at New Spitalfields Market. Responsibilities include enforcing site rules, monitoring CCTV, and handling emergencies. Candidates must have significant security experience, SIA accreditation, and customer service skills. The role offers a competitive salary between £41,248 and £45,555, with a pension and various other benefits. The position requires 12-hour shifts on a rotating roster, providing essential coverage year-round.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Health and wellbeing discounts

Qualifications

• Required: Significant security or enforcement experience.
• Essential: SIA accredited and First Aid certification.
• Ability to manage emergencies and confrontations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure trading environment 24/7.
• Detect crime and enforce site rules.
• Conduct patrols and monitor CCTV.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service skills

Ability to handle emergencies

Knowledge of fire safety

Basic computer skills

Education

SIA accreditation

First Aid certification

Job description

Job Title

Market Constable (Security/Enforcement Team Member)

Location

New Spitalfields Market

Salary

£41,248 – £45,555 (inclusive of Inner London Weighting, 14.28% contractual hours payment and 22% unsocial hours payment)

Hours and Contract

Contractual Hours: 40 hours per week, 12‑hour shifts with one hour paid lunch break, over a 14‑week roster cycle, Mon to Sun, including Bank Holidays.

Basis: Permanent

Workplace category: Workplace based

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, secure and well‑regulated trading environment 24 hours a day.
• Maintain order, prevent/detect crime, enforce site rules, assist with health and safety matters, and manage on‑site traffic.
• Deal with enquiries and complaints, monitor CCTV, carry out patrols on foot, test fire protection systems and procedures, and deliver first aid.
• Build good relationships with market tenants and customers.
• Work 12‑hour shifts to provide 24/7 cover, 365 days a year.

Qualifications & Experience

• Significant security or enforcement experience.
• Ability to deal calmly with emergency situations and confrontations.
• Good customer service skills.
• SIA accredited, certified in First Aid at Work, and trained (or willing to undergo training) in use of a defibrillator.
• Knowledge of fire safety, CCTV and ANPR systems.
• Ability to use a computer for basic administration and to write short reports.

Additional Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a Basic Disclosure & Barring Service check as part of the selection process.

The City of London Corporation is ensuring pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive a membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and a benefit package including interest‑free season ticket and bicycle loans, as well as discounts on health and wellbeing, arts and culture.

Closing date: 12 noon on 14 January 2026.

Provisional interview dates: Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 January 2026.

Apply

To apply online, click the Apply button below.

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24‑hour answerphone) quoting reference number OSUR1044 if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

Equal Opportunities

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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

Workplace Attendance

Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. The number of days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role.

We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.