The Council is inviting applications for the permanent, full-time post of Markets and Communications Officer, to play a key role in the management and development of Dorchester’s markets and the Council’s wider communications activities. The Markets and Communications Officer will play a key role in managing the day-to-day operations of the town’s markets and supporting the Council’s engagement with the community. This dual role ensures that the Council maintains clear, effective communication with residents, businesses, and stakeholders, while also delivering vibrant, well-organised markets that contribute to the local economy and community life. The markets that the officer will be responsible for are the Wednesday market at Fairfield, the Sunday car boot sale, and the Cornhill street market. In terms of communications, the officer will assist with the council's communications with the community via its website and various social media channels. Further Information The position is based in the Town Council's Dorchester office but will require travel around the town and interaction with the public and councillors. About Us Dorchester Town Council is the parish authority for the County Town of Dorset, it is one of the more active town and parish councils in England, providing a wide range of services which all help to make Dorchester an even nicer place to live.