Markets Officer

West Suffolk; West Suffolk; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (pro rata for part‑tim

Pension scheme—employer contribution

Bike to work scheme

Employee benefits package

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts and cashback

Job summary

West Suffolk Council is recruiting a Markets Officer to join our Growth department. This part-time role (20 hours per week, permanent) covers markets in Bury St Edmunds, Clare, Newmarket, Haverhill and Mildenhall, coordinating daily activities, traders and rent collection.

The successful candidate will work with the Economic Development team to promote markets, with Saturdays included. A Class B driving licence is required, and there are extensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Be a good communicator and possess a friendly outgoing demeanour.
• Flexible and prepared to work in an outdoors environment.
• Hands-on approach to daily market operations.
• Commitment to health & safety and willingness to training as required.
• Team player within the wider Economic Development team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day market activities.
• Organise market traders and collect rents.
• Manage records and reporting.
• Work with the Growth team to promote markets across locations.
• Include Saturdays in working days.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Outdoor work suitability

Flexible / adapt to duties

Health & safety mindset

Class B driving license

Job description

Job title Markets Officer Job reference R1845 Date posted 02/09/2026 Application closing date 27/09/2026 Location West Suffolk Salary Starting salary £16,494.59 - £18,201.62 (pro-rata for 20 hours per week) per annum plus excellent employee benefits package Contract type Permanent Contractual hours 20 Basis Part time Department Growth Attachments Blank Job description

About the role:

West Suffolk Council are currently recruiting for a Markets Officer to join our 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.

Our Markets currently operate from five main locations; Bury St Edmunds, Clare, Newmarket, Haverhill and Mildenhall.

The primary focus would be coordinating the day-to-day market activities, organising market traders, collection of rents, managing and keeping records

The successful applicant will be required to work within the wider economic development team to promote the continual success of our markets.

Working days are flexible but will include a Saturday.

What you will need:

• Be a good communicator and possess a friendly outgoing demeanour, you will need to be flexible and prepared to work in an outdoors environment.
• Adopt a hands-on approach, and a can-do approach to the daily demands of delivering excellent services to our customers and resident.
• Ability to 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 is key to the success of the role.
• Hold a minimum of a Class B driving licence.

Why work for us?

Our benefits include:

• Holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 29 days after 5 years (pro rata if part time) plus bank holidays (with an option to buy up to 10 extra days each year subject to approval)
• Generous pension scheme – contribute between 5.5% and 6.8% (depending on your salary) and the council will contribute 16.4%
• Life assurance – a payment of three times your annual salary
• flexible working options to enable work/life balance
• access to a unique employee benefits package which includes discounts and cashback on supermarkets, high street shops, holidays, mobile phones, electrical goods, savings and loan schemes and many other products and services
• Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle to Work scheme, Tusker Leased Car Scheme and SmartTech (buy the latest tech products interest free and repay through your monthly salary)
• 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 learning inspiring staff to focus on continuous learning

For more information:

For an informal discussion and further information please contact Sharon Fairweather, Markets Development Officer on [e-mail]

Job description

Person specification

Core values

Closing date:

27 September 2026

Interview date:

To be confirmed

West Suffolk Council has been rated in the top 10 district councils for climate action (Climate Scorecards 2023) and as a member of UK100 has demonstrated its commitment to a rapid transition to Net Zero with Clean Air in our communities. The council has declared a climate and biodiversity emergency and is committed to working towards net zero emissions by 2039.