Directorate : Resources Section : Governance (Elections and Member Support) Location : Civic Centre Grade : Level 3 Foundation Living Wage Salary : £13.45 per hour Hours : 37 hours per week annualised (contracted to work 1,924 hours per year, instead of a fixed weekly schedule, you can work more or fewer hours on a given week, as long as the total equals your yearly allowance). You will be required to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays throughout the year. This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants. About us: We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision. Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need. Further information on the Council and our directorates The Role: Provide a professional chauffeuring service to the Lord Mayor and Consort Act as 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 wider 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 VIP’s ·Flexible and willing to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays What we offer: ·A 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 Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Gina Jones Pre-Employment Checks: Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include: ·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) The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies. No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council. Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council. Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly. 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.