Position reference: 50112240

Directorate: Core Services | Service: Governance & Compliance

Salary: £25,583 - £25,989 pro rata

Working Arrangements: Relief - - as and when to include evenings / weekend

Hours per week: Relief - as and when

Contract type: Permanent

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.

See our range of Employee Rewards: Employee rewards and benefits

Closing date: 05/09/2025 at 23:59

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

This role is defined as a safety critical role within the Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedure. You must therefore be willing to comply in accordance with this procedure.

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.

We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Governance & Compliance team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.

About the Post:

Barnsley Council is a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre, with impressive community outcomes. We were awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ). Our excellent Core Services have been a key part of our success, and we are proud of our achievements for the council, our partners, and Barnsley.

Democratic and Member Services is at the heart of the Council, providing essential support to Councillors.

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and professional Relief Mayoral Attendant / Chauffeur to provide personal and logistical support to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and civic parties when the Mayor’s Attendant is unavailable at times such as leave or sickness, including evenings and weekends.

As a Relief Mayoral Attendant / Chauffeur, you will serve as a personal advisor, providing guidance to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor on things such as appropriate attire, event arrangements, procedures, and protocols, both within and beyond the Town Hall when attending engagements.

You will be required to provide advice to staff at engagements along with maintaining and valeting the official civic cars and conducting routine maintenance checks to ensure their readiness for official visits. It will also be your responsibility to plan routes to and from engagements whilst adhering to tight schedules and deadlines.

Representing the Council and the Borough, you will act as an ambassador, upholding and promoting the status and reputation of Barnsley and its traditional Mayoralty. At times, you may also be required to fulfil the role of Mace Bearer, being responsible for the careful handling and upkeep of civic insignia and robes.

Your official duties will include accompanying the Mayor and Deputy Mayor, acting as Master of Ceremonies, welcoming guests, facilitating formal introductions and escorting visitors on guided tours of the Town Hall.

The successful candidate will need a full and clean driving licence and be required to meet a satisfactory standard during a driving test which will be carried out by the Council’s examiner and have past experience in a post with civic or business protocol activities.

The role is defined as a safety critical role within the Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedure so you must therefore be willing to comply in accordance with this procedure.

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

The full responsibilities and requirements of this post are in the Job Profile, but if you would like an informal chat, please contact Vicky Warboys, Mayoral and Civic Support Officer on 01226 773804 or email vickywarboys@barnsley.gov.uk

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

Job Profile: Job Profile.pdf

Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile HIGH.pdf

Help with your application form

Why work for us?

Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your in your CV & covering letter how you meet the required criteria.

We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.

We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.

At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"

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