Mayor's Officer

Hillingdon Council • Part-time • Uxbridge, Greater London, England • £25,481 - £26,245 / year • 4d ago

About the role

We are looking for a professional, reliable and flexible individual to join our Civic and Cermonial team as Mayor's Officer / Chauffeur.

This unique role supports the Mayor, the Borough's First Citizen, in carrying out a busy programme of civic and ceremonial engagements. You will act as personal attendant, chauffeur and ceremonial support officer, ensuring the Mayor and Deputy Mayor are supported with professionalism, discretion and dignity at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive the Mayor to official engagements.
Support civic and ceremonial events, receptions and functions.
Advise on and adhere to civic protocol and ceremonial procedures.
Maintain the mayoral vehicle and civic regalia to a high standard.
Provide a welcoming and professional service to dignitaries, guests and visitors.
Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to support the mayoral programme.

About You

You will have:

A full, clean driving licence and excellent driving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Reliability, discretion and confidentiality.
The ability to remain calm, adaptable and professional in a changing environment.
A positive, can-do attitude and strong teamwork skills.

Experience in a chauffeuring role and knowledge of civic or ceremonial protocol would be advantageous.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the Borough's civic life and representing the Council at some of its most high-profile events.

For an informal discussion, please contact the Democratic, Civic and Ceremonial Manager.

About us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
Perkbox Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Perkbox Benefits.
Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
Trade Union Membership – The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees’ freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening:

2 years of Referencing

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.