Markets Officer

Full Time - 37 hours (5 days per week), Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Council’s Markets Team for the role of Markets Officer.

We are looking for a customer-focused Market Officer to help support the day-to-day operation, development and promotion of our markets.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. From supporting traders and engaging with customers to coordinating market operations and helping deliver events, you will play a key role in creating vibrant, welcoming and successful market spaces.

If you enjoy working with people, solving problems, and being part of a team that makes a visible difference to the community, we'd love to hear from you. 

You will work 37 hours per week with routine Saturdays. There will be occasions when the market is open on Sundays and evenings, post holders 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.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

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.

Email: Hattie.Rothwell@bristol.gov.uk for further details.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.