Civic Attendant
| Posting date: | 08 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.69 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 September 2025 |
| Location: | Accrington, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hyndburn Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2302 |
Summary
Civic Attendant
£13.69 per hour
Casual Contract
Weekend enhancements
An exciting opportunity has arisen to undertake the role of Civic Attendant within our Member Services Team, to work as part of a small pool of Civic Attendants who provide continuous cover for civic engagements. The role may involve working in the evenings or at weekends, for which enhancements will be paid.
The key role is acting as the Mayor’s/Deputy Mayor’s Attendant at civic functions and chauffeuring the Mayor/Deputy Mayor to those functions. You will be responsible for the safe and secure custody of the Civic Insignia and security of the Town hall after certain events.
The successful applicant will possess excellent organisational and communication skills, be able to interact with a diverse range of people and have confidence when speaking in public. The applicant must have confidence when driving and have good situational awareness; be able to work independently and on their own initiative; be prepared to follow civic protocols; and possess a high degree of probity.
This would be an excellent opportunity for an applicant with a flexible outlook wishing to assist with the Council’s civic role, from time to time. You will be required to have a full driving licence and undertake a corporate driving assessment.
Closing date: 12 noon Monday 22nd September 2025
Vacancy Reference: 2302
£13.69 per hour
Casual Contract
Weekend enhancements
An exciting opportunity has arisen to undertake the role of Civic Attendant within our Member Services Team, to work as part of a small pool of Civic Attendants who provide continuous cover for civic engagements. The role may involve working in the evenings or at weekends, for which enhancements will be paid.
The key role is acting as the Mayor’s/Deputy Mayor’s Attendant at civic functions and chauffeuring the Mayor/Deputy Mayor to those functions. You will be responsible for the safe and secure custody of the Civic Insignia and security of the Town hall after certain events.
The successful applicant will possess excellent organisational and communication skills, be able to interact with a diverse range of people and have confidence when speaking in public. The applicant must have confidence when driving and have good situational awareness; be able to work independently and on their own initiative; be prepared to follow civic protocols; and possess a high degree of probity.
This would be an excellent opportunity for an applicant with a flexible outlook wishing to assist with the Council’s civic role, from time to time. You will be required to have a full driving licence and undertake a corporate driving assessment.
Closing date: 12 noon Monday 22nd September 2025
Vacancy Reference: 2302
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