Mayoral Events Co-ordinator
Are you an enthusiastic, well-organised person with excellent communications skills?
We are looking for somebody to join the Council as a Mayoral Event Co-ordinator.
The Mayor is the first citizen of the borough and its Civic Head. The Mayor is responsible, in a non-political way, for furthering the interests of the borough where an appropriate occasion arises. This may include engagements such as formal dinners, official openings of events or new facilities, talking to clubs and societies and visiting schools. The Mayor also hosts visits to the Mayor's Parlour from various organisations and is always happy to receive a request for a visit.
Reporting to the Democratic and Electoral Services Manager, the role supports the Mayor and Deputy Mayor in organising their engagements day-to-day, some charity events and supporting the coordination of the major Civic Events such as Remembrance Sunday, Armistice Day, The Mayor's Christmas Carol Concert and Holocaust Memorial Day.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor and build professional working relationships with senior council officers, elected councillors and external stakeholders. They will be approachable, professional and assertive.
There will be a requirement for the majority of the working week to be spent on-site. Some evening and weekend working will be required of the role in order to support some events.
Appointment Type Permanent Position Full Time/Part Time Full-time Job Category Legal Hours 37 Is this a hybrid working role? Yes Salary Min £37,913 Salary Max £40,824 Interview date Week commencing 6 July Closing date 28/06/2026 Closing Date 28/06/2026 Ref No 958 Documents
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What benefits do we offer?
At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council we offer a wide range of employee benefits to recognise your valued contribution:
4. Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
5. Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance
6. Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars
7. Access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘BOOST’ perks discount site
8. Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover
9. Free flu vaccination vouchers
10. Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program
11. Support towards a variety of training, including professional qualifications, apprenticeships and wider technical and soft skill development courses
The council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the ‘Two Ticks’ scheme). If you have declared a disability on the application form we can guarantee you an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of our community.