Lord Mayor Relationship Manager

Job introduction

Job title: Lord Mayor Relationship Manager

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The role:

Are you looking for a bespoke role within Liverpool’s historic listed buildings? City Hall’s are looking to recruit for the post of Lord Mayor Relationship Manager to work within Liverpool Town Hall and the City Halls Team. We are seeking a highly competent, discreet individual to join our team and play a crucial role in supporting the ‘first citizen’ The Lord Mayor of Liverpool and the Deputy Lord Mayor. This is a permanent position.

• In the role of the Lord Mayor Relationship Manager you will provide excellent comprehensive administrative support to the Lord Mayor as their PA and Ambassador Officer, working at Liverpool Town Hall and ensure the provision of appropriate hospitality to Lord Mayor visitors and visiting VIP’s as and when required
• As the Relationship Manager you will have demonstrable Personal Assistant experience with a proven ability to carry out a full range of administrative duties to a high standard as well as co-ordinate all of the Lord Mayor’s engagements, organising the Lord Mayor’s diary and all related paperwork and correspondence on diary matters
• The role of a Relationship Manager will plan, organise and control the daily activities the Lord Mayor is involved in and communicate event specifications to the relevant stakeholders accordingly along with assisting in ensuring the Lord Mayor always receives the highest quality chauffeuring and attendant services
• The Lord Mayor Relationship Manager will administer Civic and Ceremonial events/functions as and when required by the Town Hall Venue & Operations Manager and will possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including very senior VIPs & Civic representatives

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps:
Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 12th May 2026
Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 18th May 2026
Interview date: W/C Monday 25th May 2026
Interview type: Face-to-face

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Ian Jones, Civic Manager via ian.jones3@liverpool.gov.uk

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Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list

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