Civic Attendant

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**Organisation**
- Kirklees

**Directorate**
- Corporate Strategy, Commissioning & Public Health

**Service Area**
- Legal, Governance & Commissioning

**Hours**
- 37

**Number of Jobs**
- 1

**Location(s)**
- Huddersfield Town Hall and attending engagements with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor

**Position type**
- Permanent

**Grade**
- Grade 5

**Salary**

£21,575 - £21,968

**Enhancements / additional payments details**
- 7% enhancement for unsociable hours

**Do you enjoy working as part of a busy team and meeting people from different organisations and backgrounds?**

**Are you aware of the important role the Mayor of Kirklees plays in the Borough and could you provide professional support and uphold the importance of the role?**

**Then this could be the perfect role for you.**

The Civic Office is looking for a Civic Attendant to join the Civic Team located at Huddersfield Town Hall. This is a very busy team which directly supports the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Kirklees to carry out their Civic role.

We are looking for someone who has a strong customer focus and who will be able to build relationships based on mutual respect and trust. The ability to offer clear, honest and unbiased professional advice with tact and diplomacy is also a must

**The Role**

For this role you will have great communication and organisational skills and as part of the role you will:

- Liaise with event organisers and make all logístical arrangements required to drive the Mayor to and from events in the Civic car;
- Accompany and attend to the Mayor at events, providing support and advice to them whilst they carry out their Civic role;
- Provide advice to event organisers and ensure that Civic Protocols are advised and adhered to;
- Engage with a variety of organisations and individuals forming and maintaining professional relationships with them. This will include the offices of the Lord Lieutenant and High Sheriff, senior military and veteran representatives, schools, faith leaders, charities and businesses;
- Assist with the organising of Civic events, including small receptions, large Civic dinners, the annual Mayor Making Ceremony, military Freedom Parades and Remembrance Sunday parades and services, and act as macebearer and toastmaster as required;
- Play a key role in delivering ‘Meet the Mayor’ sessions at all Town Halls, host visiting parties of schoolchildren, uniformed organisations and other interested parties, and give informative talks on the role of the Mayor, the insignia and the Civic Silver collection.
- Be responsible for carrying out daily vehicle checks and ensuring that the Civic vehicles are cleaned and maintained in an appropriate way, including liaison with Transport Services for regular vehicle servicing/ad hoc repairs to be undertaken;
- Be responsible for the security and domestic arrangements of the Civic Rooms (and their contents), and ensure that they are maintained in a clean, tidy and secure condition.

**What the team say about the role**

If variety is what you are looking for, then look no further. Every day is different, full, challenging and rewarding. The work of the Mayor can be truly effective in the communities we serve, and it’s humbling to see some of the amazing work which local organisations, businesses, schools and charities do to enhance the lives of local residents.

For a full list of the role requirements please see the attached Job Profile.

**What can we offer?**
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and career development
- Excellent pension scheme
- Discounts with local and national retailers
- We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme and discounted KAL membership

If you have any questions about the role please contact Deborah Nicholson on 01484 221000.

**Interview date(s)**: 8 & 9 February 2023- ***
***or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.**Closing date**

29 January 2023, 11:55 PM

**Important Information**:

- Job Profile.pdf - 267KB