Assistant Market Officer (AMO)

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made – please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Organisation Kirklees

Directorate Public Health and Corporate Resources

Service Area Culture & Visitor Economy

Hours 37

Number of Jobs 1

Location(s) Huddersfield and surrounding areas, Dewsbury and surrounding areas

Position type Permanent

Grade Grade 4

7% for shift working over 7 days. Evenings/weekend and B/H.

Kirklees Markets plays a vital role in providing market services across various locations, including Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Cleckheaton, and smaller community markets like Birstall\’s weekly and monthly markets, as well as Cleckheaton\’s monthly Farmers Market. In addition to running these markets, Kirklees Markets organises community events and provides market equipment for hire, including the setup and erection of stalls across Kirklees.

Currently, Kirklees Markets is undergoing an exciting period of redevelopment, particularly in Huddersfield and Dewsbury. This transformation aims to move beyond a purely transactional model, evolving market spaces into hubs that promote diverse community outcomes. The new approach will focus on enhancing customer service and creating rich customer experiences, making these markets more than just places to shop but vibrant community hubs that offer a wider range of activities and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market Operations
• Cleaning and Maintenance
• Flexibility & Rotational Shifts
• Driving Requirement

This role demands a hands-on, flexible approach and a strong commitment to supporting both the logistics and community aspects of Kirklees Markets.

Gareth Sidebottom is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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