Civic and Ceremonial Officer

2 weeks ago

Bedford, United Kingdom Bedford Borough Council Full time

**General information**:
**Reference**:004665

**Closing Date**:15/09/2025

**Service Area**:
**Directorate**:
Chief Executive

**Service Area**:
Mayors Office

**Vacancy Details**:
**Category**:
Administration/Clerical - Administration/Clerical All

**Job Title**:
Civic and Ceremonial Officer

**Grade**:
BBU07 £28,598- £31,022 per annum, pro rata

**Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)**:
Competitive Salary

**Contract Type**:
Part time permanent

**Contract Hours**:
25

**Job Advert**:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with the Mayors Personal Assistant and Civic Casework Officer to support the elected Mayor of Bedford Borough with civic and ceremonial events.

This is a part time role, working flexibly 25 hours per week across Monday to Sunday, as required.

The role requires full and effective support for the Mayor of Bedford Borough with the organisation for civic ceremonial events arranged or hosted by the Mayor or Council, and to support other members of the civic team.

In addition, you will look after the civic regalia and be responsible for the running of the Mayors Parlour in liaison with the Mayors Personal Assistant.

We are looking for an individual, preferably with civic or event experience, who is a great communicator and team player, who can build positive working relationships with both the Mayors Support team, the wider civic team, dignitaries and external bodies in the Borough of Bedford.

You will be smart, professional and well organised, have good verbal and written communication skills, be able to prioritise work effectively, can work on own initiative and have good IT skills.

The role requires you to have a full and clean driving licence and be able to drive an automatic vehicle for civic events.

For civic and ceremonial events, you will be required to wear a black trouser suit, white shirt, tie and appropriate footwear.

**How to apply**

**Closing Date: 15th September 2025**

**Interview Date: 23rd September 2025**

**Please note**:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

- a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
- a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

**Visa Sponsorship**

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

**Additional Vacancy Information**:
**Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)**:
Pro rata

**Work Pattern**:
Monday to Sunday 25hrs flexibly as required

**Is this an enhanced DBS role?**:
No

**Is this a politically restricted role?**:
No

**Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?**:
Yes

**Vacancy Location**:
**Location**:
Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford

**Location**:
Borough Hall Bedford

**Is this a designated car user position?**:
No

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