Youth Council and Governance Support Officer

Job Description

Responsibilities

• liaising with key stakeholders
• carrying out research
• managing and clerking meetings of the youth council
• providing governance advice to councillors and youth councillors
• ensuring the youth council operates appropriately and in line with expectations
• supporting the broader democratic services team, providing cover and capacity where appropriate

Requirements

• 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