Job Description

Candle Salesperson - Leeds Christmas Market

Beauty Scents Candles

Location:

Wooden Christmas Chalet, City Square, Leeds, LS1 4DT

Contract dates:

21st November 2025 to 21st December 2025

Number of vacancies:

2

Trading Hours

Monday to Wednesday:

10:00 - 19:00

Thursday, Friday & Saturday:

10:00 - 21:00

Sunday:

11:00 - 18:00

Special Event - Sunday 30th November:

09:00 - 18:00(Leeds Abbey Dash 10k race - 10,000+ participants and up to 30,000 spectators expected)

Pay Rate

10.00/hour

for 18-20 years old

12.21/hour

for 21 and over (National Minimum Wage)
Job Duties

Open chalet at opening time (10am or 11am depending on day) Trade during all opening hours Close chalet at closing time (7pm, 8pm or 9pm depending on day) Serve customers professionally and provide excellent customer service Maintain attractive product displays throughout the day Manage stock levels and keep chalet organized Receive deliveries and restock products Conduct stock counts once or twice a week Assist with setup (from 16th November onwards)
Requirements

Essential:

Must be available to work

4 days per week

on a rotating shift pattern (4 on/3 off, 3 on/4 off) Must be flexible to cover colleagues in case of illness or emergencies Must have a smartphone to download our mobile app for recording sales and taking card payments Must be able to communicate via WhatsApp during working hours Must confirm reliable commute arrangements: Arrive by

9:50am

(or 10:50am on Sundays) Depart after

19:05pm

(Mon-Wed),

21:05pm

(Thu-Sat), or

18:05pm

(Sunday) Provide specific details about weekend travel arrangements

Desirable:

Previous retail or customer service experience Friendly, enthusiastic personality Ability to work in outdoor/cold weather conditions Interest in handmade products and candles
Recruitment Timeline

Video interviews:

18th & 19th November

Face-to-face meetings:

20th November

Setup begins:

16th November (if available)

Market opens:

21st November 2025
About Beauty Scents Candles

We create beautiful handmade scented soy candles with natural decorations including rose petals, berries, sea shells, cinnamon sticks, and star anise. Our candles are sold at Christmas markets across the UK and online.

How to Apply

Please apply via Indeed with your CV and a brief message explaining:

Your availability for the contract dates Your commute arrangements to Leeds City Centre Your date of birth (for pay rate calculation) Why you're interested in working at Leeds Christmas Market
We will contact shortlisted candidates to arrange video interviews on 18th or 19th November.

Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: 12.61 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Leeds, LS1 4DT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person