Job Details
Address: Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £31,537 – £36,363 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Applications accepted for full‑time, part‑time and job‑share positions and will be assessed equally.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and politically astute Youth Council and Governance Support Officer to support the establishment and management of the Mid Suffolk Youth Council.
The Youth Council was launched last year to give young people a chance to have their voice heard and to get involved in local politics. It addresses the disconnect between young people and politics, with research showing many believe politics should be taught more in schools.
Responsibilities
- Liaise with key stakeholders
- Carry out research
- Manage and clerk meetings of the Youth Council
- Provide governance advice to councillors and youth councillors
- Ensure the Youth Council operates appropriately and in line with expectations
- Support the broader democratic services team, providing cover and capacity where appropriate
Qualifications and Experience
- A keen interest in politics and local democracy
- Excellent networking and communication skills
- Good knowledge of research sources and techniques
- Broad understanding of the local government system and the local member role
- Strong administrative, clerical, IT and organisational skills
- Real energy and drive to support the democratic process in the local community
Hybrid Working
This role is hybrid, enabling you to work from home and from the office in Endeavour House on a flexible arrangement suited around working patterns.
About Us
Mid Suffolk and Babergh District Councils serve around 200,000 residents and are known for collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors.
We believe the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with 60 conservation areas, two national landscapes and many picturesque market towns.
Benefits
- Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years)
- Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs
- Private Health Care Options
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Paid volunteering days
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (business needs permitting)
- Great learning and development opportunities
Contact
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Alicia Norman, Lead Governance Officer – Scrutiny and Projects, by either emailing alicia.norman@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk or calling 01473 296384.
Application Deadline
Closing date: 5.00 pm, 30 June 2026.
Safeguarding and Equality
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
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