Mayor’s Office: Executive Support & Civic Events

London Borough of Bexley; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Job summary

The London Borough of Bexley is seeking a Mayoralty Officer to provide high-quality support to the Mayor. You will act as the first point of contact for the Mayoralty, manage emails and the diaries, and help plan and deliver a varied programme of civic and charity events.

This fixed-term maternity cover role offers the chance to work with the Members' Services team, coordinating with external partners and contractors to ensure a successful Mayoral year.

Qualifications

• Experience providing business or executive support.
• Experience planning and delivering large events.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Mayor’s emails and diary, arranging transport and logistics for engagements.
• Preparing and circulating weekly schedules for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
• Planning and delivering civic and charity events, venues, catering, publicity, and stakeholder coordination.
• Maintaining administrative systems and processes in line with the Council's ways of working.
• Building relationships with councillors, VIPs, community groups and partners.

Job description

The London Borough of Bexley is seeking a Mayoralty Officer to provide high-quality support to the Mayor. You will act as the first point of contact for the Mayoralty, manage emails and the diaries, and help plan and deliver a varied programme of civic and charity events.

This fixed-term maternity cover role offers the chance to work with the Members' Services team, coordinating with external partners and contractors to ensure a successful Mayoral year.