About Us

We are looking for a Chauffeur and Macebearer to support the Mayor of Wandsworth in discharging their civic duties. The postholder will be required to support events, functions and other duties ensuring the Mayor arrives safely and in a timely manner.

The post holder will also be required to act as Macebearer at council meetings and at other key events such as the annual Mayor Making meeting. 

The postholder must have a full clean driving licence, and be able to plan efficient journey routes. The post will require flexibility with evening and weekend working.

The civic and charitable Mayoral events will mainly be in the borough but you may be required to attend additional events across London.

For an informal conversation please contact Jack Jones (Member Services Manager) – jack.jones@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.

About the role 

• Assist the Mayor in their civic duties at functions throughout the year.
• Perform the ceremonial role of Macebearer at civic events when required.
• Develop and maintain a knowledge of civic protocol.
• Ensure the mayoral car is always clean and in good running order.
• Responsible for the security of the Mayoral regalia and the collection and return of the regalia from a secure location, as required for Mayoral engagements.
• Plan suitable routes to ensure arrival at the time stated on the Mayor’s engagement sheet.
• Collect the Mayor or others as directed to ensure arrival at functions.
• Take photos of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for use on the Mayor’s social media channels.
• Attend and support the Mayor at functions as required.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of the role of the Mayor and of civic protocol and civic ceremonial arrangements.
• A full clean UK driving licence with no endorsements or penalty points.
• A strong focus on customer care, be able to display tact, diplomacy and resilience when dealing with difficult situations.
• Project a confident and professional image when in the public arena and/or dealing with large groups of people.
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member, using initiative and adapting to changing priorities and deadlines in a calm, well-organised and methodical manner; self-motivated with a flexible approach.
• Assist with the delivery of events and meetings.

Closing Date:  31 July 2024

Shortlisting Date: 2 August 2024

Interview Date: week commencing 5 August 2024

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. 

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.  

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils