Markets Officer

Markets Officer

£31,773 up to £34,072 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution.

Permanent, full-time (37 hours pw)

Hybrid working (market days on site, non-market days flexible)

Job Ref: P1759

 

About the role

St Albans has been home to a market since the ninth century and is the oldest market in England on its original site. It is the market team’s job to ensure that the market continues to flourish into its second millennium and beyond.

 

In this role you will work as part of a small team bringing new traders to St Albans Markets, supporting existing traders, and ensuring the smooth running of operations on markets days. The markets team deliver 140 market events each year as well as supporting our charity and events teams.

 

Along with the day-to-day-running of the markets there are many opportunities to take the lead on projects and initiatives to improve the markets and to create opportunities for our market traders.

 

The role involves working every Saturday and multiple Sundays per year due to market days.

 

About you

We are looking for someone who has an appreciation of the role of markets in city centre regeneration, the ability to deal fairly with people’s competing demands, and to remain firm and patient in situations with stressed or agitated customers. The ideal candidate will also have a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, be able to display initiative and excellent problem-solving skills.

 

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

 

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:

• 26.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.

Please note annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers

• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
• Flexible working options
• Staff parking permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform

 

Additional Information

• Disability Confident
  We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.
• Safeguarding
  This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
• English Fluency
  The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

 

For an informal discussion, please contact James Ó Nuanáin, Markets Manager on james.nuanain@stalbans.gov.uk.

 

To apply:       

 

• Please select the apply button on the vacancy and follow the steps below:

 

• Complete an online application and in the supporting statement section, ensure you explain what you would bring to the role and how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. 

 

• Provide an up-to-date CV (no more than three sides of A4), explaining any gaps in employment.

 

A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. 

 

For full details and to learn more about us visit Jobs and Careers or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.

 

Closing date for applications: 24^th February 2025

 

Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 3^rd March 2025

 

NOTE:  Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.