Teqniq is searching for a Mayoral Officer to work in the public sector.
20 hours per week.
24 week contract.
Job Description:
To act as driver and assistant to the Mayor in support of their Civic duties. To be articulate and diplomatic and of smart appearance whilst supporting the Mayor in the conduct of their duties.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
To act as attendant and chauffeur to the Mayor or Deputy Mayor for Mayoral events demonstrating confidence and dignity in the fulfilment of civic duties.
To assist in organising and managing civic events, including greeting guests, explaining protocol and arranging participants into correct processional order when required.
To be responsible for the security of the mayoral chains and insignia at events.
To make announcements at formal engagement where required.
To ensure the mayoral vehicle is roadworthy and clean at all times, including reporting of faults, ensuring it is suitably charged / fuelled, taxed, insured and respond to service requests.
To ensure the presentation and maintenance of the Mayor’s Parlour to high standard, including the regalia, Silver, art and collectables.
To have responsibility for basic catering including the serving of refreshments in the Mayor’s Parlour and the Town Hall function rooms.
To provide administrative support where necessary.
To carry the ceremonial mace in procession ahead of the Mayor for lengthy periods of time as required.
To be flexible in their approach to hours of work including the working at evening and weekends.
To display confidence and tact. Wearing the correct uniform as appropriate for the function or event.
Qualifications:
Good standard of education
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal with both confidence and sensitivity with a very wide range of people including Civic Heads, Elected Members and Senior officers.
Must have a commanding presence to manage Civic guests into a processional order and make announcements at formal engagements.
Must be confident and have an assured approach to the tasks of the post.
Flexible approach to hours of work and be a good timekeeper.
Ability to undertake vehicle checks to ensure the civic car is kept in a clean and roadworthy condition at all times.
Ability to acquire and retain formal civic protocol.
Experience:
Experience in a role requiring similar and transferable skills.
Special Requirements:
Must hold a valid current driving licence, a safe and confident driver.
Must be of smart appearance and wear the uniform provided.
Be available to work evenings and weekends.
Must be able to carry and hold the historic Civic Mace ahead of the Mayor for civic processions and events for considerable periods of time.
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