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If you have decided that you want to work for the local government and have found a role in which you want to apply for then you should be aware of what the role involves. As a Local Government Officer you will be responsible for ensuring that council policies that are made are put into place and adhered to. To do this role you will need to be a very organised person who can deal with a number of different roles and people.

If you would like some help in writing your covering letter, please see the below letter which you can use as a guide.

Cover Letter for a Government Officer

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Local Government Officer

I would like to apply for the role of Local Government Officer and have enclosed my latest CV for you to see in detail my skills and experiences.

In my previous roles I have been responsible for writing and submitting reports based on my findings and then presenting my findings in meetings. I feel that I am a confident communicator and like to research and thoroughly understand the information so that I am able to explain if effectively to my colleagues and managers.

I have always had to manage and keep accurate and very detailed records and this has been both on a computer database system as well as manually. I have also managed a budget for my team and had some supervisory experience. I believe that all these factors will transfer well into this role, combined with my passion for local government and having such a keen interest in local government.

I do hope that you will consider my previous experience for this role as I would be very keen to begin a career within local government and am able to do whatever training and learning there is to do to ensure that I do this role effectively.

I am available for an interview at your convenience and happy to answer any questions you may have regarding my experiences.

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and CV and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

A Health Service Manager is a very responsible role ensuring that a Hospital or other health centre is run efficiently and provides the best service it can to patients. This will be a very challenging role with a varied list of duties from controlling financial budgets, recruitment, staffing, patients etc so you will need to be a thorough individual with a great business mind who can think quickly.

If you are ready for applying for a role you have seen but not sure where to start please see the below example which could help.

Cover Letter for a Health Service Manager

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Health Service Manager

I have recently seen a role for a Health Service Manager which I would like to submit my CV in application for.

I am a very experienced business manager having started my career in an office manager situation and now am responsible for setting and managing the budgets within the business as well as managing the other departments including finance and sales.

I am a very hands on Manager and who gets involved in all aspects of a business. I spend a great deal of time in meetings discussing new ideas, updates and generally on how the business is performing. I am responsible for all the recruitment into the business and for employing staff into departments to ensure that our head count is at a safe level to operate.

I like the challenge of being thorough and ensuring that something is run well, I take great pride in ensuring that the staff that work for me are happy and enjoy coming to work as I believe this makes a business operate better.

I am highly computer literate and able to learn new skills to help my role. Having researched the health service I understand that I will have a learning curve to begin with and I am happy to do any learning prior to joining.

Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

A court administrative officer is someone with a keen interest in Law with excellent administration skills. In this role you would be involved in the day to day workings of a court and the offices dealing with the administration, people in courts etc.

You will need excellent communication for this role as you will be dealing with different people on a daily basis and sometimes this will be difficult situations so you will need to have a confident approach in your work.

If you feel that you are the right person for this role, please see the below cover letter as an example:

Court Administrative Officer Cover Letter

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Court Administrative Officer (Job reference if known)

I would like to apply for the position of Court Administrative Officer which I have seen advertised in (where and when).

My previous experience consists of a general administrative and customer service role and I feel that the skills I have gained are transferable to this role.

I am an excellent communicator, having had a lot of experience of dealing with different people and some very irate customers at times and I have always remained confident and not phased by this. I have had a lot of experience in writing and checking documents, being involved in meetings and taking minutes, making appointments and re arranging ones that cannot be met, creating new systems and organising a busy team environment.

I feel that with my customer service background I have a diplomatic personality and always try to make a solution amicable wherever possible. I have excellent computer skills and am a fast learner for new programs and databases.

Having researched this role and always had a keen interest in being involved in Law, I would like to apply and feel that the skills I have already gained could be valuable to you.

If you would like any further information on my CV and experiences, please do not hesitate to contact me.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

If you are applying for a position as a Social Media Moderator then you will need to have excellent customer service skills as you will be the one dealing with your audience and seeing how you can improve the service and standards.

You will have to have a good background and understanding of social media as in this role you will be the voice of the company. Usually people moving into this role have a strong marketing background.

If you have found a job in which you want to apply for, please see the below letter which you can use as a guide:

Cover Letter: Social Media Moderator

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Social Media Moderator

Please find enclosed my up to date CV for the application of a Social Media Moderator which I have seen advertised at /in (where and when).

I have (how many months/years) previous experience in Social Media within (what industry). In my current/previous role, I have had a great deal of experience within customer services, talking to customers and assisting them on a daily basis.

I also have a strong marketing background and am used to liaising with different editors, journalists etc as part of my daily work.

I have excellent communication skills both orally for talking to customers and written as a great deal of my correspondence is done by email. I have had experience of dealing with all levels of personnel and customers and feel that I have been successful to date in my communication and dealings.

I am a very flexible person who is able to work the hours necessary to ensure that the role is done to the satisfaction of all parties. I understand that in this kind of role that they hours are not always in core business hours and I accept this as part of my career.

I am very passionate about social media and the digital world and very keen to continue learning new trends and the latest things, I like to keep on top of this as much as I can.

If you are interested in my skills, please do not hesitate to contact me and I would be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and CV and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

If you are applying for a position as a Social Media Editor then it is important to have a good editorial background as well as a good background in Social Media. The role of Social Media Editor was born to help the audience engage with a particular company and show the real benefits of social media.

If you have found a job in which you want to apply for, please see the below letter which you can use as a guide:

Cover Letter: Social Media Editor

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Social Media Editor

Please find enclosed my up to date CV for the application of a Social Media Editor which I have seen advertised at /in (where and when).

I have (how many months/years) previous experience in Social Media within (what industry). In my current/previous role, I have had experience in giving editorial direction and providing insight into what our audience will be engaged by.
I have been responsible for implementing strategies that will improve audience engagement and deciding when is best to release the content through devising an editorial calendar.

I thoroughly enjoy the world of social media and the fast paced environment that I work in. I find the world of social media very challenging which is something I enjoy.

I am a very flexible person who has good initiative and the ability to work on my own as well as part of a team. I feel that I am able to motivate my team and be an inspiration to their workload. I have a creative nature and have excellent written English skills. Above all, I have a great passion for all things Social Media.

If you are interested in my skills, please do not hesitate to contact me and I would be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and CV and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

If you are applying for a position as a Social Media Producer then you will normally always have previous experience in producing and writing content and working with all things social media for companies such as Face book, Twitter and anything digital and new.

You will usually have a team of people who work with you in all areas of social media but in the role of Producer you will be expected to manage the content of what your team is providing you with as your decision will be what is shown to the general public and what is not.

If you have found a job in which you want to apply for, please see the below letter which you can use as a guide:

Cover Letter: Social Media Producer

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Social Media Producer

Please find enclosed my up to date CV for the application of a Social Media producer which I have seen advertised at /in (where and when).

I have (how many months/years) previous experience in Social Media within (what industry). In my current/previous role, I have the ability to deal with the practical side of social media and have a good eye and business sense for deciding what would be good to produce and what wouldn’t and then being able to direct the team to the end result.

I have been responsible for writing and producing exceptional material that will attract many new people every day and I enjoy doing this. I am also able to come up with new ideas and initiatives at short notice with great success.

I am a very flexible person who has good initiative and the ability to work on my own as well as part of a team. I feel that I am very organised and thorough and able to pick things up quickly. I am creative by nature and have excellent written English skills and pay great attention to detail. Above all, I have a great passion for all things Social Media.

If you are interested in my skills, please do not hesitate to contact me and I would be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and CV and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

If you are applying for a position as a Social Media Manager then you will need to have a good background in management as well as within social media therefore combining the two.

Usually this background comes from journalism or pr and marketing but you will need to be very up to date with all digital aspects of social media.

If you have found a job in which you want to apply for, please see the below letter which you can use as a guide:

Cover Letter: Social Media Manager

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Social Media Manager

Please find enclosed my up to date CV for the application of a Social Media Manager which I have seen advertised at /in (where and when).

I have (how many months/years) previous experience in Social Media within (what industry). In my current/previous role, I have the ability to deal with the practical side of social media and have a good eye for business allowing me to manage the accounts I look after successfully and develop the team I am responsible for.

I have been responsible for writing and overseeing the content that is aired to our audience. I look into the figures and track the followers to see how successful every aired content has been and whether it has attracted many new people. I thoroughly enjoy coming up with new ideas and content. 

I am a very flexible person who has good initiative and the ability to work on my own as well as part of a team. I feel that I am able to motivate my team and be an inspiration to their workload. I have a creative nature and have excellent written English skills. Above all, I have a great passion for all things Social Media.

If you are interested in my skills, please do not hesitate to contact me and I would be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and CV and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

Normally housing officers work for the local council or private agencies and manage the day to day maintenance and lettings of a number of different properties.
Within this role you will need to communicate well as you will be dealing with a number of different people. You will need to have a strong personality in some cases as you could be dealing with some difficult decisions in placing people into the right house, area etc.

You will also need to liaise with other people such as housing authorities, landlords etc.

If you are looking to apply for a Housing Officer role, please see below example of a covering letter.

Cover Letter: Housing Officer

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for the role of Housing Officer

I have just seen your advert for a Housing Officer position within your company and I would like to apply for this role.

(What have you done in a previous role that would be related to this position? Even if not housing related, have you done an officer role maybe in an admin environment, discuss this here).

I am a methodical worker who strives to be organised in everything I do. I enjoy working in an office environment and also meeting different people and being able to help them in any way possible.

I feel that I also have a strong personality and am able to stand up for myself and able to communicate effectively even when the conversations can sometimes be under difficult circumstances.

I am now looking to continue my career and am very interested in this role. I feel that I would be a good asset to your team and I am eager to continue with my learning to improve my skills for the benefit of myself and the company.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

If you have a caring nature and want to make a difference to people’s lives, helping patients with their day to day care either in their own homes or in hospitals, care centre’s etc.

Usually you do not require any specific training or qualifications to enter into this role, however once in this role it is normal to begin doing NVQ qualifications related to healthcare to improve your skills and learn on the job.

The role of a Healthcare Assistant isn’t very glamorous and can sometimes require a strong physical and mental attitude as it can be upsetting or messy depending on the situation. In some cases you could be the only friendly face that person sees all day so it is important to be welcoming and nice to all patients.

If you are looking for an example cover letter before you apply for a role you have seen advertised, please see below example:

Cover Letter: Healthcare Assistant

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for the role of Healthcare Assistant

I have just seen your advert for a Healthcare Assistant position within your company and I would like to apply for this role.

(Have you any previous related experience that you could put in here as an opening sentence or have you ever looked after a family member and can draw upon that experience?)

I have always had a kind and caring nature and enjoy making a difference to people’s lives and like to make people feel better when they are at a vulnerable period in their lives.

I feel that I am very hardworking and methodical in my approach to work and would be keen to learn more about healthcare that would help in my role and gaining experience. 

I am very organised and dedicated person with excellent time management skills and I am now seeking a long term career as a Healthcare Assistant and have enclosed my

CV for you to look at my experience in detail.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

Cover letter example for a delivery driver job. You can amend this letter as suitable and apply for latest job vacancies.

If you are interested in driving and like travelling to different destinations every day/week then being a Delivery Van Driver could be the right job for you. You could be responsible for delivering a number of different products from shopping, parcels, appliances etc.

Although there are not any specific qualifications you need for this role, you will need to be a good driver with a good driving record and clean licence and have a good general standard of English and Maths and feel comfortable in talking to people.

Cover Letter: Delivery Driver

Joshua Kinder

Hiring Manager
Learnist Ltd
30 Viva Street
London
6BH 11CH

20 May 2020

Dear Sirs

Further to your advertisement in the Learnist Courier for a delivery driver I would like you to consider my application.

Although I don’t have any experience the advertisement does state that it isn’t essential. I do have a clean driving licence, and passed my test more than five years ago. I understand that the work will involve driving a van with parcels from a local catalogue clothes company to their customers.

I do know the area reasonably well as I have lived in Colwyn Bay for the last ten years and prior to that I lived in Bangor.

I understand that the vehicle will be loaded ready for the driver in the mornings and the van is returned to the depot. It is really helpful that the route is planned in advance and that the van is loaded so that items for the last drop are the furthest from the door.

I have enclosed my CV which shows my work history, although I haven’t worked for the past few years as I wanted to stay at home with the children. They are now of an age where I am able to make arrangements for them after school and in the holidays.

I am available to attend an interview at any time convenient for you and I hope to hear from you soon.

Yours faithfully

Your name

Your Address

Cover Letter: Delivery Van Driver

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for the role of Delivery Van Driver

I have just seen your advert for a Delivery Van Driver position and I would be very keen to apply for this role.

I have a good working knowledge of many areas (could you say distance from where you live which is of course true) and enjoy driving. I believe that I am a safe driver and respect the products that I am delivering and want the customers to receive their items in excellent condition.

I am a hardworking individual who has a mature and responsible attitude towards my work. I am flexible on my approach to work and have no restrictions in terms of hours and I am able to make deadlines as required by the company.

I have had previous experience in (a similar role? Can you name what, who for and why you are looking to find a new role?)

I am very organised and dedicated person with excellent time management skills and I am now seeking a long term career and have enclosed my CV for you to look at my experience in detail.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

Delivery Driver Cover Letter Example

Dear Mr Lancaster,

I am applying in response to your advertisement published in the Hull Observer with regards to the Van Driver position for your offices at Beverley. I am interested in working in this position with your company and believe that my employment and education meets the required criteria for this position.

My work experience includes responsibility for management of all operations on the BuildIt Beverley branch site. I am involved in reviewing safety and emergency procedures, operating one of several fork lift trucks, checking deliveries in and out of the site and stock control within the office systems.

I particularly enjoy the delivery side of my current occupation and know I would be conscientious and happy to perform this role as my main job. I have a full clean driving licence, plus a fork lift operator’s licence, which I have held for eight years.

I would appreciate your consideration for this job opening as I believe that my skills are a suitable match for the job’s requirements. I appreciate your taking the time to review my credentials. Please feel free to get in touch with me for any clarifications that may be required.

Yours sincerely,