Overview
Markets Assistant — Location: Salisbury. Salary: Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796 per annum (£12.85 / Hour). Vacancy Type: Permanent. Hours: 14 hours per week (0.38 FTE), 5am-9am, 3pm-6pm Tuesday and Saturday (Additional hours may be applicable for this role). 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:
Responsibilities
* To set up, shut down and keep tidy, the regular Tuesday and Sunday Charter Markets, the additional markets and events as and when required working with Market Traders, providers and customers.
* To resolve on site problems on Market & fair days in support of the Markets Officer, Operations Manager and Business Team.
What we are looking for
* Good interpersonal skills (customer facing)
* The need to work outside in all weathers (essential)
* Working in a physically demanding environment (essential)
* Cash handling experience including paperwork and reconciliation (essential)
* Driving Licence (essential)
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
To Apply
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.
https://salisburycitycouncil.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=e038a6a6-6ec2-4f14-b5d0-f07a5c07a38f
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