Are you a professional and discreet chauffeur with experience supporting high-profile individuals?
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council is seeking a Mayoral Driver to provide a confidential, efficient, and courteous chauffeur service to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and civic dignitaries. This role includes representing the Council at civic functions and providing protocol guidance to the Mayor's Office.
Your Duties:
As Mayoral Driver, you will: Drive the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and other dignitaries to official engagements using the Mayoral car or other Council vehicles. Attend civic functions, greet guests, and ensure appropriate arrangements, including catering, are in place. Maintain daily logs and paperwork related to driving duties and report any matters to the Mayor's Secretary. Advise the Mayor and Deputy Mayor on protocol matters, acting with diplomacy and discretion. Arrange driver cover when required and train/supervise casual drivers, providing briefings on routes and engagements. Safely transport and return the Council's Mace for civic events outside of Council HQ. Handle and deposit large sums of cash following charity events in line with Council procedures. Ensure the secure handling of the Mayor's and Deputy Mayor's chains of office. Liaise with the Council's Insurance Officer where necessary. Support the Mayor's office in the absence of the Mayor's Secretary. Ensure all vehicles are roadworthy, serviced, and clean, and complete all checks and logs in line with the Council's Driver Handbook. Uphold high standards of customer care and promote the Council's public image. Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Your Profile:
Essential Criteria:
Qualifications and Experience: A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A-C.
AND At least two years' experience as a personal chauffeur or equivalent role (e.g. professional driver in a commercial setting). Experience working in a political environment and supporting civic dignitaries or elected members.
OR If you do not possess the required qualifications, you must have a minimum of four years' relevant driving experience as described above.
Knowledge: A working knowledge of civic protocol is essential.
Your Benefits: £14.84 per hour. Pension Contribution.
Additional Information: Part-time, Temporary. Civic Centre, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn. Ad hoc hours to cover absence and holidays of the existing Mayoral Driver and provide cover for the Deputy Mayor as needed. Hours will vary weekly and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional travel outside Northern Ireland.
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