Markets Administrative Assistant


Company:	East Lindsey District Council
Salary:	£26,016 to £28,153 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Spilsby
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	6 Oct 2026

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Summary

East Lindsey District Council are looking for an Admin Assistant to assist the Markets Team deliver its markets.

Covering several markets across East Lindsey, Boston Borough and South Holland, you will help deliver a high performing and fit for purpose markets service. You will be expected to work with each Market Officer from each Council and initially attend all markets to understand the layout and operations of each.

You will provide operational support in many ways such as, updating our new online and booking payment system across all 3 Councils, take phone calls to provide advice and guidance on the new system, update relevant Excel spreadsheets, log occupancy figures, provide up to date market maps to Erection teams across all 3 Councils by daily deadlines, process trader applications and deal with any enquiries relating to the markets.

You will also assist with the Markets social media platforms in promoting the market, scheduling posts and updating the public which traders will be attending the next days market.

This role will be mainly office/home based, but you will be required to attend Spilsby Market each Monday. In the absence of the Market Officer, you will be required to occasionally attend the outdoor markets to liaise with Market Traders, conduct basic health and safety checks and support the day to day running of the market.

You will also be part of a small team who will advise traders on the new, online booking and payments platform, supporting them throughout their application onwards.

This position is a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating partnership Councils in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement 1st October 2021.

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact David Smith at David.Smith@boston.gov.uk.

BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

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

ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

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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