Youth Council and Governance Support Officer

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Youth Council and Governance Support Officer supporting local democracy initiatives for young people at Mid Suffolk District Council. Engaging the youth council in political processes and ensuring operational standards.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeIpswich • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £31,537 - £36,363 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

research techniquesadministrative skillsclerical skillsIT skillsorganisational skills

Soft Skills

networking skillscommunication skillsenergydrive