JOB VACANCY - MARKET OFFICER (Part Time, Two Posts)

Published: 14 October 2016

Salary Grade:

Scale 4/5, spinal column point 18 (£17,891 per annum pro-rata). Subject to satisfactory service, this rises by annual increments to point 25 (£22,434 per annum pro-rata).

Markets have been held on Lichfield's Market Square since the middle ages, and the City Council considers the continued operation of a successful market to be an essential part of the city’s commercial viability, and an important factor in its appeal to visitors.

The post-holders will be based in the City Council Offices at Donegal House, Bore St, Lichfield, but the duties of the post involve a considerable amount of outdoor working on the Market Square and in the city centre.

Markets are presently held as follows:

Tuesday (weekly)

Friday (weekly)

Saturday (weekly)

1^st Thursday of the month

General Market

Farmers’ market

The City Council is advertising two identical posts, both part-time, arising from a review of the service. The role of these posts is to provide an efficient Markets service; ensuring that the code of conduct, licence conditions and operating procedures are adhered to at all times; these include the accurate maintenance of computer records, collection of rents and banking of monies, markets promotion, liaison with traders and members of the public, and all other duties connected with the operation of successful markets in the City.

Please note that each post-holder will normally be working on their own on any given market day.

For further information on the posts and how to apply, please see the Covering Letter, Application Pack and Application Form.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Friday 28 October 2016. Should you require any further information, please contact the City Council Offices.