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Market Assistant

Employer
East Staffordshire Borough Council
Location
Market Hall, Market Place, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. DE14 1HA
Salary
£18,887 to £20,043 per annum pro rata
Closing date
18 Sep 2022
Reference
ESBC000000681

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Markets
Contract Type
Part time temporary
Working Pattern
Part Time
Hours
Part-Time

Job Details

The current Market Hall first opened its doors in 1883 and is built in the same location as the original fifteenth century hall. Since then, the Market Hall has become an integral part of Burton’s culture and is still trading to this day.
Following a £1.5M refurbishment in 2014, Burton Indoor Market Hall reopened in July 2014 and now plays host to a wide array of vibrant stalls and events.
The Market Hall offers a range of both permanent, pop-up and outdoor stalls to suit businesses of all shapes and sizes.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to work in our small markets team.
The full duties, responsibilities and requirements of the role are detailed in the job description.

You must have an effective telephone manner being able to deal with face to face, email and telephone queries. Experience in administrative environment is essential and you must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office systems.

You will be required to ensure the security of the market buildings and other property, including being a key holder, responding to alarm call outs and alarm setting for Market Hall.
We are looking for a motivated and flexible person with a willingness to learn and take on new areas in our small Markets team.
You will be creative, have excellent computer and numeracy skills and be confident in communicating with staff across all levels of the organisation as well as with market traders, customers, local businesses and relevant associations.
You will need the ability to make difficult decisions and act as a supervisor as and when required.
You will have previous experience of carrying out administrative duties and of working with Microsoft systems, e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.
You must have 3 GCSEs including English and Mathematics or equivalent.
The hours of work are an average of 34 per week over a two week shift pattern, Monday to Saturday. Full details of the shift pattern are included in the job description.

The role is offered as a fixed term contract up to 31st May 2023.

The Council is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone, including people of different age, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. ESBC is a Disability Confident Employer.

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East Staffordshire Borough Council aims to recruit and retain the most talented people to enable us to deliver high quality services for our residents.  A career with East Staffordshire Borough Council offers rewarding and challenging opportunities in a wide range of roles, and the chance to make a difference to the lives of local people.  As an employee of East Staffordshire Borough Council you will have access to a range of benefits including flexible working, opportunities to learn and develop new skills and leisure activity discounts.  Further information regarding the numerous benefits and rewards associated with working for us can be found on this page Benefits and Rewards

About East Staffordshire

East Staffordshire is a great mix of town and country.  The capital of the National Forest, the St George’s Park FA Centre and a rich brewing heritage can all be found in the borough, as can beautiful countryside and interesting villages.  The Council offices and Town Hall are based in Burton upon Trent.

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Equality & Diversity

The Council is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone, including people of different age, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. 

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and further details of our commitment to Equality and Diversity can be found on this page Equality and Diversity

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Learning and Development

We are committed to developing the skills and knowledge of our workforce to meet the current and future needs of the organisation. Further details of learning and development opportunities can be found on this page Learning and Development

How To Apply

Details of how to complete an application, can be found on this page How to apply

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Telephone
01283 508708
Location
East Staffordshire Borough Council
Town Hall
King Edward Place
Burton upon Trent
Staffordshire
DE14 2EB
United Kingdom

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