Markets Operative

Bristol City Council; West of England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Bristol City Council invites applications for a part-time Markets Operative based at St Nicholas Market in Bristol. The role supports daily operation of indoor and outdoor markets, including setting up and dismantling infrastructure, site security, and assisting traders, customers and Market Officers.

Working 20 hours per week, typically Mon–Sat with Saturday and occasional Sunday and evening rotas, you will help keep the market safe, welcoming and vibrant for all visitors.

Job description

Job description

Part Time 20 hours per week, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Council's Markets Team for a Markets Operative.

Based at St Nicholas Market in the heart of Bristol's historic Old City, this role plays a key part in supporting the successful day-to-day operation of both the indoor and outdoor markets.

This is a hands‑on, varied position involving the set‑up and dismantling of market infrastructure, securing the site, and providing operational support to traders, customers, and Market Officers. You will help ensure the market remains a safe, welcoming, and vibrant destination for all visitors.

You will work 20 hours per week normally between Monday to Saturday. Saturday working will be required. There will be occasions when the market is open on Sundays (the Market becomes a 7 day a week operation from mid-November until Christmas) and evenings and you will be required to work as part of a rota to cover these occasions.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact [e-mail].

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

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