Temporary Markets Officer

Overview

West Suffolk Council is currently recruiting for a Market Officer to join West Suffolk Council's Economic Development team. This role is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join the team and play an important role in the delivery of West Suffolk council markets.

West Suffolk Council's markets currently operate from five main locations: Bury St Edmunds, Clare, Newmarket, Haverhill, and Mildenhall. This role will be primarily based in Haverhill.

Responsibilities

The primary focus will be coordinating the day-to-day market activities, organizing market traders, collecting rents, managing, and keeping records.

• Work within the wider economic development team to promote the continual success of West Suffolk Council's markets.
• Be a good communicator with a friendly, outgoing demeanor, flexible, and prepared to work in an outdoor environment.
• Adopt a hands-on, can-do approach to meet the daily demands of delivering excellent services to West Suffolk Council's customers and residents.
• Demonstrate a positive approach to Health & Safety and be prepared to take on additional training as required.
• Be a team player, working within the wider team where communication and collaboration are key to the success of the role.
• Hold a minimum of a Class B driving license.
• Working pattern is Friday and Saturdays, subject to review. Weekdays may change depending on cover required.

Benefits

West Suffolk Council's benefits include:

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per annum (pro rata if part-time) plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service.
• A generous pension scheme (LGPS) including life assurance (a payment of three times your annual salary).
• Flexible working options to enable work/life balance.
• Agile working with the ability to work in the office and from home.
• Access to a unique employee benefits package which includes discounts and cashback on various products and services.
• Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle to Work scheme and SmartTech.
• Rail and bus staff discounts.
• A range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives including an employee assistance programme.
• Discounted membership at Abbeycroft Leisure centres.
• A culture of continuous learning.
• Modern office accommodation.

West Suffolk Council has been rated in the top 10 councils for climate action and is committed to a rapid transition to Net Zero with Clean Air in West Suffolk Council's communities.