PURPOSE OF JOB: Manage the organization and delivery of the services, functions and events of the Mayor’s office, including the civic functions and the mayor’s engagement with the community Manage, deliver and promote the community events of the Town Council, Be the Lead Officer for the Council’s Civic, Community and Events Committee, delivering the aims and objectives of the Committee, Promote the civic profile of the Council and the Mayor in the Community Manage the Council’s Civic Team (currently the Mayor’s Attendant and the Town Crier, part-time roles) Play an active part in the Council’s senior Management Team REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS TO OTHER POSTS This post will report to the Chief Executive Officer of the Council MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Mayor’s Office Responsible for the management of all civic matters in support of the office of the Mayor. To provide clerical and administrative support to the office of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Finance Responsible for the financial control and management of the Council’s civic and events budgets. Line Management Line Manage the Council’s Civic Team. Committee Support Lead Officer for the Civic, Community and Events Committee When required, support working groups which are set up by and report to the Civic, community and Events Committee. Events & Project Management To organise, attend, promote and administer civic events, parades, functions and receptions as required and liaise with relevant organisations. To assist with the organisation of fundraising events for the Mayor’s chosen charities. Lead and manage projects which engage with the local community, To be the Lead Officer for Operation Bridge activities, liaising with Wyre Forest District Council Civic Regalia Responsibility for the care, maintenance and security of the civic regalia, robes and hats. Community Engagement Promote the Council and the Mayor through social media and the council’s website Actively seek opportunities to enhance the Civic profile of the mayor and the Council. General To give support and guidance to Members and Officers of the Council on matters relating to the civic role of the Council. To liaise with members of the public and local organisations in relation to the civic role of the Council. To act as an ambassador to the Council at public and external functions and events This role requires some evening and weekend working. Any other duties as required by the council, commensurate with the role and level of the post. The post holder may be reasonably required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post. This job description is not exhaustive and is subject to change. This is a description of the job as it is constituted at the date shown. It is the practice of the Council to periodically examine job descriptions, through the Employee Development Review Scheme, and update them or incorporate any changes to ensure that they reflect the job performed. The procedure will be conducted in consultation with the post holder. Time off in lieu will be permitted in respect of any overtime worked, provided that it can be accommodated within departmental operational schedules. Subject to pre-approval by the CEO, overtime may be paid. In accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, because of the nature of the role, this is a politically restricted post. Accordingly, such post holders will not be able to be a candidate, or prospective candidate, for election as an MP, MEP or Local Councillor; hold office in a political party; act as an agent or sub agent for a candidate for election as an MP, MEP or Local Councillor; canvass on behalf of a political party or for a candidate for election to MP, MEP or Local Councillor and speak or write in public in a manner which appears to be designed to affect public support for a political party.