Mayors Support Officer

Basic Information

• Pay Level: £36,508 - £40,958 (pro rated salary, inclusive of local weighting allowance)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 18.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE)
• Location: Observatory House, Slough; hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
• DBS Requirement: Basic
• Right to work: Applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. Sponsorship enquiries can be made to .

Closing Date

Applications close midnight on 3rd July 2026.

Job Summary

This is a key civic facing role supporting the Mayor of Slough Borough Council and ensuring effective delivery of the Council's civic and mayoral responsibilities.

As part of the Leader and Civic Office, you will provide high quality administrative, organisational and diary support to the Mayor, acting as the first point of contact for the Mayor's Office and representing the Mayor when managing enquiries.

You will play a central role in the planning, coordination and delivery of civic events and ceremonies, ensuring protocol, tradition and good governance are upheld.

Responsibilities

• Provide diary and administrative support to the Mayor.
• Act as the first point of contact for the Mayor's Office and represent the Mayor when managing enquiries.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver civic events and ceremonies.
• Ensure protocol, tradition and good governance are upheld in all activities.
• Build and maintain relationships across the organisation and with elected members, partner organisations and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Calm under pressure, proactive, diplomatic and exceptionally well organised.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage confidently with a wide range of people.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results.
• Previous experience in a similar administrative or support role is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£36,508 - £40,958) inclusive of local weighting allowance.
• Annual leave - 26 days (not including bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 to 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee network participation.
• Tax free childcare and childcare services.
• Season ticket loan to help with commuting costs.
• Annual increments payable on 1st April each year subject to satisfactory performance (not automatic).
• Hybrid working arrangements to support work life balance.

Application Process

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and foster a workforce where people are valued and represent the local communities we serve.

All applicants must pass satisfactory pre employment checks, including safeguarding and DBS as required.

For support throughout the application or interview process, please contact the Recruitment Team at .