Market Coordinator
Are you passionate about markets, local businesses and creating vibrant town centres? Do you enjoy building relationships, solving problems and bringing people together? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Frome Town Council is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Market Coordinator to lead the day-to-day operation, promotion and development of Frome’s weekly markets. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape one of the town’s most valued community assets, supporting local traders, attracting visitors and contributing to the economic vitality of the town centre.
The role
Working closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager, you will:
- Manage the operation of Frome’s twice-weekly markets
- Support and build positive relationships with traders
- Develop and improve the market offer to increase footfall and visitor engagement
- Coordinate market logistics, compliance and health and safety requirements
- Deliver weekly communications and marketing activity to promote the markets
- Contribute to the long-term sustainability and growth of the markets and town centre economy.
About you
You will be a confident and proactive organiser with excellent communication skills and a talent for building relationships. You may have experience in markets, events, town centre management, hospitality, retail or community engagement, and you’ll be comfortable balancing operational delivery with strategic thinking.
Most importantly, you’ll share our commitment to supporting independent businesses, creating welcoming public spaces and helping Frome thrive.
Salary and benefits
- Grade 6 SCP 25 (£36,363 per annum, pro rata)
- 30 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday
- Fixed-term contract for 12 months
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata)
- Flexible and supportive working environment
- Opportunity to make a real difference to Frome’s local economy and community.
To find out more please contact Rachel Griffin, Marketing and Communications Manager on 01373 475 574
Closing date for applications: Monday 29 June 2026 by 9am
Interviews: Monday 6 July 2026
Frome Town Council is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Application documents
Please complete both the application and monitoring forms and include a CV. Please send your application to sjames@frometowncouncil.gov.uk
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We are looking for Energy Advice Champions to work with us to support our expanding Healthy Homes project delivered in partnership with Frome Medical Practice and the Centre of Sustainable Energy.
You will be a part of a friendly and supportive team, providing energy advice to groups and individuals with initiatives such as our regular drop in energy sessions, planned pop up events, and home visits (for those that need an additional support such as help with setting heating controls and draft proofing). We need support especially during the daytime, and in some evenings, so everyone is very welcome.
Full training will be provided and hours of volunteering can be flexible. For those that are interested, there will also be a free opportunity to complete a City & Guilds Level 3 in Energy Awareness.
If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Caroline Wajsblum: cwajsblum@frometowncouncil.gov.uk or 07597 700837
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The friendly volunteer team provide information about events and activities taking place in the town as well as details about walking, cycling and exploring the area for residents and visitors alike. Anyone with time to spare, looking for a new opportunity or to gain skills and experience can volunteer their time on the days that suit them. The role includes opening and closing the Information Point as well as handling money and communicating directly with the public.
Full training will be given, to find out more about the position email info@frometowncouncil.gov.uk or call 01373 465757.
