Stoke-on-Trent City Council — Directorate: Resources, Section: Governance (Elections and Member Support), Location: Civic Centre, Grade: Level 3 Foundation Living Wage, Salary: £13.45 per hour, Hours: 37 h per week annualised (contracted to work 1,924 hours per year). Requires evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.
The Role
Provide a professional chauffeuring service to the Lord Mayor and Consort. Act as a macebearer to ensure the Lord Mayor’s formal presence at civic events. Ensure safe, timely attendance at official and civic engagements. Support the planning and delivery of civic events and ceremonies. Assist the Elections and Member Support Team with diary management, VIP liaison and broader democratic and administrative support.
Key Responsibilities
* Chauffeuring the Lord Mayor and Consort to official and civic engagements.
* Acting as a macebearer and formally announcing the Lord Mayor at events.
* Supporting the planning and delivery of civic ceremonies and processions.
* Assisting with diary management, event logistics and handling enquiries.
* Providing flexible support across elections, member support and democratic services.
About You
* Professional and courteous in all situations.
* Reliable, discreet and trustworthy.
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Confident communicator, comfortable working with elected members and VIPs.
* Flexible and willing to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
What we offer
* Competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent.
* Hybrid and flexible working options.
* An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme.
* Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes.
Pre-Employment Checks
* Right to work in the UK.
* Proof of address.
* Satisfactory references.
* Occupational Health clearance.
* Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations.
* DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role).
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Gina Jones.
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