Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom
Posted On 11/03/2026
Job Information
Work Experience 1-3 years
City Preston
Province Lancashire
Postal Code PR1
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Mayoral Officer is a temporary administrative and clerical role supporting the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Preston City Council in carrying out their civic duties.
This includes acting as chauffeur, attending events, maintaining civic regalia, and ensuring the smooth running of formal engagements with tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
* Act as attendant and chauffeur for the Mayor/Deputy Mayor at civic events.
* Assist in organising, managing, and staffing civic functions, including greeting guests, explaining protocol, and arranging participants into correct processional order.
* Ensure the security and proper handling of mayoral chains, insignia, and ceremonial regalia.
* Assist in robing/chaining the Mayor and attending to them during events, including Mayor’s Parlour visits.
* Support councillors and guests during major civic occasions, such as church services or formal events.
* Make announcements at formal engagements when required.
* Maintain the mayoral vehicle in roadworthy condition, reporting faults, and ensuring it is clean, fuelled, taxed, insured, and charged.
* Ensure the Mayor’s Parlour and associated function rooms are presented to a high standard, including managing basic catering.
* Carry the ceremonial mace in procession ahead of the Mayor for extended periods.
* Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, in accordance with event requirements.
Skills/Experience:
* Excellent communication skills; able to deal with Civic Heads, Elected Members, and Senior Officers with confidence and sensitivity.
* Commanding presence to manage guests and make announcements at formal events.
* Confident and assured approach to all tasks.
* Ability to undertake vehicle checks and maintain civic car.
* Ability to acquire and retain formal civic protocol.
* Act with diplomacy, tact, and discretion as a representative of the City Council.
Additional Information:
* Valid current driving licence; safe and confident driver.
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