Mayoral Officer
Posted 2 days ago by Preston Partnership
Post Type
Part Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Closing Date
23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 25 January 2026
Reference
CHDI01005
We are looking for smart, confident and tactful person to be our Mayoral Officer to support our Mayor and Mayoress/Consort, Deputy Mayor & Deputy Mayoress/Consort. You would accompany them at functions, meetings and other events, and ensure the Mayor's proper recognition by acting as announcer and toastmaster if required.
You will drive the civic car and provide a chauffeur service to the Mayor and Mayoress/Consort, Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress/Consort. You will be responsible for the civic car and will ensure that the car is in clean and in immaculate order at all times. You will also ensure that servicing and repairs are properly carried out at appropriate times and the vehicle is checked before each engagement.
You will be responsible for the proper care and safekeeping of the Mayoral insignia, e.g. Chains of Office, Sword, Mace, Robes and associated apparel whilst on duty. Ensuring safe custody of the civic robes and regalia, ensuring that they are returned to the appropriate locations for safe keeping after use.
The role will require evening and weekend working to meet the needs of the Mayor's diary.
As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including a minimum of 25 days' annual leave (pro rata for part time posts) plus Bank Holidays, family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC's, life assurance scheme, discounted parking, bus and rail fares and a cycle to work scheme