Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade E SCP 11 £28,142 - SCP 16 £30,518
Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Base Location: Ashton Market Hall
Assessment Date: To be arranged
The Role
We currently have a job opportunity for an Assistant Market Officer within the Council’s Markets Service.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and well organised individual to work as part of a dynamic team, assisting in the operation of Tameside Markets.
Areas of responsibility will include Ashton Market Hall, Hyde Market Hall, Ashton Outdoor Market, Hyde Outdoor Market, and a number of temporary markets and events that take place within the borough.
About You
You must demonstrate a flexible approach to work loads, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to deal with a challenging role within a busy market environment.
We can offer you a varied and interesting career working as part of a supportive team.
The post involves Saturday and Sunday working with paid enhancements.
About Us
Come shape the future of Tameside with us!
Message from Julian Jackson, Director of Place at Tameside Council.
“Since joining Team Tameside in September 2022, I’ve been proud to work alongside a hardworking and passionate team that’s making a real difference to our borough.
“Our Place Directorate is at the heart of shaping Tamesidecovering everything from planning and highways to parks, culture, arts, environmental services, and facilities management. Whether it’s keeping our streets clean, improving green spaces, or driving forward exciting regeneration projects, our work makes a direct impact on the lives of residents and businesses every day.
‘’We’ve already delivered some amazing projects, like Ashton Old Baths, and are currently working on master plans for our town centres in Stalybridge, Hyde, with projects like Ashton Mayoral Development Zone, and Godley Green Green Garden Village also set to create new homes, jobs and commercial spaces. But it’s not just about developments day to day it’s about making sure our core services are modern, efficient, and able to support thriving communities and safeguard our heritage buildings and asssets for the future.
To do that, we need passionate people to join us. If you want to be part of a team that’s driving real change, improving local services, and shaping the future of Tameside, we’d love to have you on board.
Come and be part of something great. Let’s build the future of Tameside together!’’
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.
Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here
For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Luke Mirfin on 0161 342 2216 or luke.mirfin@tameside.gov.uk