_{The Merchant's House Shop is Hiring!} 

We are looking for a part time / seasonal temp for 22 hours a week shop assistant to work in the shop for a minimum of 22 hours a week, over 4 days to include weekend work. The days required are Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Sunday working will only be required from 1^st November to 24^th December.
 
Main responsibilities to the post:
 

To sell to customers and have a high level of customer service and professionalism Take ownership of the stock room and maintain order To take deliveries of stock, check quality, price accordingly and help display in the shop Ensure the shop is cleaned and hoovered daily before opening and keeping the staff kitchen clean

 
The candidate should be self-motivated, proactive, organised and flexible with hours of work. We require someone with at least 1 year of retail experience in the same or similar product area. Rate of pay is £10 per hour.
 
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 22^nd September.
Start date is Friday 1^st October.
 
Please send a CV and covering letter detailing experience to;
 
Jessica Taylor at shopmanager@merchantshousetrust.co.uk
 

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The Merchant's House

Thomas Bayly, a silk mercer and prominent Marlborough citizen (twice Mayor), ran his business and brought up his family at what is now 132/3 High Street in a time of great change both locally and nationally.

In 1642 one of the earliest Civil War battles took place in the heart of the town and Marlborough gained a reputation for its firm commitment to the parliamentary cause.

Eleven years later, in 1653, the town was destroyed in a huge fire necessitating a rebuild of which the Merchant's House was part.

The house is a rare and remarkable survival.  It provides an insight into the lifestyle and interests of a middle-class family during a century when modern Britain - an outward looking, emerging capitalist country and one with a maturing political life - was coming into being.

We are learning a lot about the Baylys and 17th century Marlborough.  We hope a visit to this fascinating building will help you do the same.