Markets Officer
Location: Salisbury
Salary: Full-time equivalent salary: A£30,024 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Hours: 29 hours per week (0.78 FTE), including mandatory shifts on Tuesday and Saturday
Closing Date: 15th September 2025
Salisbury City Council own and run one of the biggest Markets in the South and our Tuesday and Saturday Charter Market is essential to the vibrancy of Salisbury City Centre. Our market Square and Guildhall Square are home to many market and event activities and we are looking for a markets officer to support these. The job is varied and includes physically putting up and setting down the market equipment to supporting stall holders and members of the public with day to day queries. This will involve ensuring people are working safely and that the areas are safe for the public but also include the following:
What you would be doing
To manage the historic and very popular, well-loved Salisbury Charter Market , understanding the relationship between traders and the council. Areas for growth and improvements, to deliver on income targets and performance metrics. Ensuring budgetary compliance is met and contractual obligations for both SCC and users are adhered too.
To support SCC activities and other events taking place upon the Market and Guildhall Square.
To manage all staff directly connected to the Market.
What we are looking for
* Good interpersonal skills (customer facing)
* Experience of Market environment/atmosphere
* The need to work outside in all weathers
* Working in a physically demanding environment
* Cash handling experience including paperwork and banking
* Driving Licence
* Previous management or supervisory experience
What we can offer you:
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Excellent training and development opportunities
* Cycle to work scheme and other health and wellbeing benefits
* Paid sick leave
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Salisbury City Council, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
salisburycitycouncil.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=5a9da22b-06ba-4da9-88a1-04ff7ab1d6bd
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