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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet, and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.

Role: Mayor\'s Attendant

This is a prestigious and civic role supporting the Civic & Electoral Services Team. It contributes towards the achievement of objectives of the wider service to support the Mayor in their civic duties.

The post holder will drive the mayor to and from engagements across the borough in the mayoral vehicle and assist at events. Effective planning and time management skills are essential to ensure the engagement schedule is followed, representing the organization professionally and maintaining the dignity of the Mayoral office.

Requirements:

  • A full clean driving license is essential.

Working hours and contract:

  • 21 hours per week (full-time equivalent 36 hours).
  • 12-month fixed-term contract.

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Kris Cureton at [emailprotected].

If you are a Wirral resident, unemployed, or out of work, and need help with your application, contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team at [emailprotected] or call 0151 644 4500 / 0151 652 4349.

Wirral Council employees interested in internal opportunities can learn more by emailing [emailprotected].

Working at Wirral

Our values are more than words; they reflect our pride, what matters to us, and how we behave. We prioritize staff wellbeing, recognize and reward achievement, and invest in our people. Benefits include staff discounts, a strong pension scheme with generous employer contributions, life cover, ill-health protection, flexible and hybrid working, family-friendly policies, and an annual leave starting at 28 days plus public holidays.

We embrace diversity and foster an inclusive culture where everyone’s voice is valued. We support an accessible recruitment process; please contact [emailprotected] if needed.

Employees in redeployment or who have left under EVR or VS schemes are considered in accordance with policy. Applications close at midnight on the deadline; early closure is possible if sufficient applications are received. Applications are only accepted via the Jobs page after registration; postal applications are not processed. Applicants must demonstrate their right to work in the UK. The job description and supporting documents are available for download before the deadline. We do not accept agency applications unless stated.

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