Job Description
Mid Suffolk District Council
Address: Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
Salary: £31,537 – £36,363 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Full‑time, part‑time and job‑share applications will be considered equally.
About the role
The Youth Council and Governance Support Officer will support the establishment and management of the Mid Suffolk Youth Council, launched last year to give young people a voice in local politics. This role is part of the Democratic Services team and reports to the Lead Governance Officer for Scrutiny and Projects.
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.
About you
This is a hybrid role, enabling you to work from home and from our office in Endeavour House (Ipswich) on a flexible arrangement.
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.
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.
- Great learning and development opportunities.
Safeguarding and Health & Safety
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
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