City of London Corporation

Market Constable (Security/Enforcement Team Member)

Smithfield Market £42,427 - £46,851 per annum Closing Date: 23:59pm on 19 October 2026. Full -Time, Fixed Term until 31 March 2028
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Market Constable (Security/Enforcement Team Member) Job Details | City of London Corporation We use cookies to offer you the best possible website experience. Your cookie preferences will be stored in your browser’s local storage. This includes cookies necessary for the website's operation. Additionally, you can freely decide and change any time whether you accept cookies or choose to opt out of cookies to improve the website's performance, as well as cookies used to display content tailored to your interests. Your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer may be impacted if you do not accept all cookies. Modify Cookie Preferences Accept All Cookies Skip to main content Careers Home Explore Jobs Working Here Working here Rewards & Wellbeing Training & Development Entry Level Talent Apprentices Work Experience Search Jobs Careers Home Explore Jobs Working Here Working here Rewards & Wellbeing Training & Development Entry Level Talent Apprentices Work Experience Language English (United Kingdom) View profile Employee Login Search Jobs Job Description Apply now Job Title: Market Constable (Security/Enforcement Team Member) Posting Start Date: 28/09/2026 Posting End Date: 19/10/2026 Department: City Surveyor's Office Location: Smithfield Market Level of DBS required for this role: Standard Level of vetting required?: No security vetting is required Is this a politically restricted post?: No Does this post require a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check?: No Salary: £42,427 - £46,851 per annum (inclusive of Inner London Weighting, 14.28% contractual hours payment and 21% unsocial hours payment) Contractual Hours: 40 hours per week (includes 1 hour paid lunch break) Hours of Work/Work Pattern: ​ Work 8/12 hour shifts as required that cover a 24 hour period, 365 days a year (12 hour shifts are worked on weekends) ​Monday to Friday: Early Shift: 6:00am – 14:00pm, Late Shift: 14:00pm – 22:00pm, Night Shift: 22:00pm – 6:00am Weekends: 10.00am – 10.00pm or 10.00pm – 10.00am Basis: Full -Time, Fixed Term until 31 March 2028 Workplace category: Workplace based Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance Attachments : Job Description and Person Specification Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.  We therefore encourage you to apply early. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About Us Smithfield Market is a unique and busy working environment where the safety and security of market users, tenants, visitors and staff is paramount. As part of the City Surveyor’s Department, the Market Constabulary plays an important role in maintaining a safe, secure and well-regulated market environment. Working alongside Market management, tenants, City of London colleagues and the emergency services, our officers help ensure the Market operates safely and effectively around the clock. The Role As a Market Constable , you will play a key role in maintaining safety, security and good order across Smithfield Market. You will provide an effective 24-hour security presence, helping to prevent and detect crime and unlawful activity, protect Corporation property and ensure Market rules and regulations are followed. You will patrol the Market, control vehicles and pedestrians, monitor CCTV and ANPR, respond to incidents and emergencies, and support fire, evacuation and first aid procedures. You will investigate incidents, enforce Market rules and regulations, maintain accurate records and reports, and liaise with Market tenants, the public, City of London staff and emergency services. This is a varied role where no two shifts are necessarily the same. You will need to be alert, responsive and prepared to take appropriate action when circumstances require it. About You We are looking for someone who is professional, reliable and con
Requisition Details
  • Job ID: #2914
  • Employer: City of London Corporation
  • Location: Smithfield Market
  • Closing Date: 23:59pm on 19 October 2026.
  • Contract: Full -Time, Fixed Term until 31 March 2028
  • Last Verified: 2026-10-10
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