Markets Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £28,092 i £31,337 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 02 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Boston, Lincolnshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Boston Borough Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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We’re looking for a Markets Officer who can be the friendly face of our market here in Boston.
Are you a people person? Like a challenge? Then we want you! You will help deliver a high performing and fit for purpose markets service and it will be your job to organise the market to ensure they are operating in a safe, clean and efficient manner at all times.
We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships with traders as well as the ability to physically set up/dismantle our market gazebos and other equipment.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Setting up and dismantling market gazebos and equipment—including operating a tractor and towing market trailers (C1E licence required)
Liaising with market traders to support their needs and ensure the market operates smoothly
Handling customer queries and complaints with empathy, patience, and professionalism
Ensuring the market is in a safe manner at all times
What We’re Looking For:
A full UK driving licence including permission to drive tractors whilst towing, C1E Licence required and as well as experience operating a tractor or similar machinery.
Excellent communication and people skills
Computer literate
A calm, empathetic approach to problem-solving.
Confidence in speaking with a wide range of people, from traders to the general public.
A proactive, hands-on attitude
Interview date: Tuesday 14th October
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.6% employer contribution
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test Voucher
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact markets@boston.gov.uk.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.
Are you a people person? Like a challenge? Then we want you! You will help deliver a high performing and fit for purpose markets service and it will be your job to organise the market to ensure they are operating in a safe, clean and efficient manner at all times.
We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships with traders as well as the ability to physically set up/dismantle our market gazebos and other equipment.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Setting up and dismantling market gazebos and equipment—including operating a tractor and towing market trailers (C1E licence required)
Liaising with market traders to support their needs and ensure the market operates smoothly
Handling customer queries and complaints with empathy, patience, and professionalism
Ensuring the market is in a safe manner at all times
What We’re Looking For:
A full UK driving licence including permission to drive tractors whilst towing, C1E Licence required and as well as experience operating a tractor or similar machinery.
Excellent communication and people skills
Computer literate
A calm, empathetic approach to problem-solving.
Confidence in speaking with a wide range of people, from traders to the general public.
A proactive, hands-on attitude
Interview date: Tuesday 14th October
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.6% employer contribution
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test Voucher
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact markets@boston.gov.uk.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.
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