Mayoral Attendant

As Mayoral Attendant, you will provide trusted, discreet and practical support to the Mayor, helping to ensure that official engagements and meetings operate safely, smoothly and effectively. You will liaise closely with the Mayor’s Office, internal teams, venues and external partners; support the preparation and coordination of engagements; and anticipate and respond calmly to changing requirements.

The successful candidate will be dependable, tactful and confident in formal and public-facing settings. You will need excellent interpersonal skills, close attention to detail, strong time management and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Good situational awareness and sound judgement will be essential, together with the confidence to recommend practical adjustments, support safe arrivals and departures, and escalate concerns through the appropriate channels.

The role may involve travel across Greater Manchester and working outside normal office hours, including some evenings and weekends, in line with the Mayor’s programme of engagements.

• Providing professional and discreet support to the Mayor at official engagements and events.
• Supporting safe and orderly arrivals, movement between locations and departures in liaison with the Mayor’s Office.
• Assisting with practical arrangements for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and senior officers attending events, working with colleagues, venues, hosts and external partners.
• Being present to provide timely assistance while respecting the Mayor’s personal space and enabling normal interaction with residents, guests and stakeholders.
• Monitoring schedules and responding effectively to last-minute changes or emerging issues.
• Ensuring that relevant materials and other requirements are available and appropriately presented.
• Maintaining the highest standards of conduct, confidentiality and customer care.

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates:

• A strong commitment to excellent customer service and public service values.
• Professionalism, integrity, discretion and sound judgement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with people at all levels.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A calm, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.
• Confidence using standard digital and office systems.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success.

Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process.

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