Assistant Market Officer

Tameside Council; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Market Officer to assist in the operation of Tameside Markets. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to workloads. This role involves working weekends and attending various market locations, ensuring high levels of customer service in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a flexible approach to workloads.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal with a challenging role within a busy market environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of Tameside Markets across various locations.
• Support market operations and customer service within a busy environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexible approach to workloads

Job description

Overview

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. The post involves Saturday and Sunday working with paid enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of Tameside Markets across Ashton Market Hall, Hyde Market Hall, Ashton Outdoor Market, Hyde Outdoor Market, and related temporary markets and events.
• Work as part of a dynamic team to support market operations and customer service within a busy market environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

• 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 Tameside–covering 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…"
• 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.