Mayor’s Office Manager

Context

Following the Mayoral election in May 2025 this new role of Mayor’s Office Manager sits within the newly created Office of the Mayor.

Working with the newly appointed Chief of Staff, Special Adviser and Senior Caseworker this role directly supports the Mayor by providing high level support and advice, prioritising, co-ordinating and supporting the Mayor’s activities, leading decision making on the Mayor’s attendance at events and maintaining the Mayor’s personal relationships with stakeholders.

The Mayor’s Office Manager will work with the Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Senior Caseworker, the Mayoral & Media Support Manager and Media & Policy Advisor on a daily basis and closely with the Chief Executive and other members of the Corporate Management Team.

Role Overview

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing a high level gateway to the Mayor’s diary

• Providing strategic triage and management of the Mayor’s inbox

• Working closely with the Senior Caseworker ensure effective delivery of routine casework, policy queries and correspondence with residents and other stakeholders

• Supporting the Mayor convene events, roundtables & summits through effective planning and staging of Mayoral events.

• Maintaining the Mayor’s personal relationships with key stakeholders in government, business and communities

We’re looking for someone with:

• A degree or the equivalent knowledge gained through demonstrable experience in a directly related area of work

• Understanding of the operation of Central Government, Local Government and the role of the Mayor.

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the political landscape in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough with an understanding of the issues affecting stakeholders and constituents.

• Extensive experience of building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including MPs, Local Authority representatives, community groups, businesses, Central Government and other key contacts.

• An affiliation with Mayoral priorities.

• Politically astute with experience of working within a fast-paced political environment.

What we offer:

• The chance to be part of a forward-thinking team making a difference across the region

• A role where creativity, collaboration, and community impact are at the heart of your work

• Opportunities for personal development and continuous learning

To view the full job description, please click here

How to apply

Please email cv and covering letter to recruitment@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk.

Your covering letter must demonstrate how you meet the Knowledge, Skills and Experience outlined in the job description.

Applications submitted without a Covering Letter by the closing date will not be considered.