Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

About the team we are recruiting to

Coventry City Council is an exciting and fast paced place to work. Like most Councils we take our community responsibilities very seriously and provide some life changing services to the people of Coventry. We are on a real journey, where we are making positive changes, with a commercial agenda taking us into new and uncharted territory, a focus on ongoing improvement and a drive to embrace technology. It is an exciting time for our City.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

What is the job role?

Are you a confident and experienced chauffeur who thrives in a support role? Do you enjoy building strong relationships across organisations and representing our city with pride?

At Coventry City Council, we work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, delivering essential services that make a real difference in our community.   

Our Civic Office plays a key role in supporting local communities, engaging with businesses, schools, and organisations to celebrate and promote Coventry’s rich cultural diversity. We also champion charitable causes, organising fundraising events that have a lasting impact. 

If you’re passionate about providing professional chauffeuring services while playing an active role in civic and community engagement, we’d love to hear from you! Keep reading to find out more…

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a highly professional and dedicated individual to join our team as the Lord Mayor’s Support Officer.  This is a unique opportunity and a prestigious role that requires exceptional driving skills, discretion and a commitment to providing outstanding service.

You will need a good knowledge of the road network in and around the city.

Keen to join the team? 

Please complete an application form, tell us about your previous experience and where you have used your skills to shine!

For an informal conversation regarding the role please call Julie on 02476 971619 during office hours.

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

Interview date(s): Wednesday 9th April. Assessment will consist of an interview and driving test. 

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Coventry City Council