Markets Officer

Company: South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership
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Location: Boston
Job Description:

We’re looking for a motivated, hands‑on Markets Officer to help deliver and grow our historic Boston Market.

This is a varied and rewarding role combining outdoor work, customer service, and digital administration—no two days are the same. This role requires a full UK driving licence with B+E (towing) and the ability to carry out a physically active, hands‑on role.

If you enjoy working outdoors, engaging with people, and using technology to support a busy operation, we’d love to hear from you!

Working Pattern

4 days per week (37 hours), including early starts:

  • Tuesday – 9am to 4pm
  • Wednesday – 5:30am to 5:30pm (market day)
  • Friday – 10am to 4pm
  • Saturday – 5:30am to 5:30pm (market day)

Responsibilities

As a Markets Officer, you will:

  • Set up and dismantle market equipment, including gazebos and infrastructure
  • Drive market vehicles and tow trailers
  • Help ensure the market is safe, clean and well organised
  • Work closely with traders, the public, and colleagues
  • Manage bookings, enquiries and payments using online systems
  • Support traders and colleagues in using digital tools and processes
  • Promote Boston Market to visitors and potential traders

What We’re Looking For

  • Full UK driving licence with B+E (trailer towing) and confidence driving vans and towing equipment
  • Comfortable with practical, outdoor work; you will need to lift and move equipment such as gazebos, weights and barriers and work outdoors in a range of weather conditions
  • Confident using IT systems, or willing to learn and develop digital skills
  • A strong communicator who can build relationships with traders and the public
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Flexible and reliable, with availability for market days (Wednesdays and Saturdays)

If you have any questions about the role, speak to David Smith at David.Smith@boston.gov.uk.

Benefits

  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life
  • Generous annual leave scheme + option to buy more
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Flu Jabs
  • Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users
  • Flexible Working Policy
  • Agile Working Policy
  • Car mileage reimbursement
  • Excellent career progression and training opportunities
  • Long Service Recognition
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme roles over 33k

*Certain restrictions may apply

The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non‑discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website.

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.

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Posted: June 15th, 2026