Youth Assembly Support Officer

The role:

• Assisting in the administrative work associated with the delivery of the Youth Assembly;
• Assisting in designing and delivering communications plans and activities, including through social media and digital platforms;
• Working directly with a diverse group of young people aged 12-16 to facilitate the day-to-day work of Youth Assembly Committees both online and offline;
• Facilitating maximum participation of Youth Assembly Members through regular contact and support;
• Supporting the delivery of online and offline events and activities associated with the Youth Assembly;
• Assisting in the planning and delivery of the plenary sittings of the Youth Assembly;
• Collating and preparing the agenda and papers for online and face-to face meetings in a timely and accurate manner;
• Attending meetings, minute taking and capturing actions/notes and proactively following up on actions to ensure timely delivery;
• Record keeping, capturing and reporting data to inform the development of the programme;
• Researching and preparing accurate and timely information;
• Reviewing all incoming correspondence and prioritising next steps as necessary;
• Drafting correspondence ensuring that work is accurate and presented in the corporate format;
• Using electronic systems to produce accurate and timely statistical information or reports to assist decision makers;
• Effectively using Microsoft Office and bespoke internal Assembly software systems and databases to prepare, produce and present documentation including letters, memos, presentations and reports of a consistently high quality;
• Checking and processing invoices for payment through electronic payment system;
• Complying with all of the Assembly Commission's staff policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work policies and procedures and all mandatory training requirements;
• Managing information and records in accordance with established policies and statutory requirements; and
• Carrying out other duties that the Assembly Commission reasonably requires
  of you.

The Person:

Candidates must have:

At least a primary degree, minimum 2.2 classification, in any subject.

Applications will be considered from applicants with formal qualifications of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated;

AND

At least two years' experience in a) - d) listed below:

OR

Four years' experience in each of the following:

• The provision of participative youth led-projects e.g. delivering projects where young people are facilitated to make decisions and have their views heard on issues that matter to them;
• Planning and organising workload using own initiative to deliver high quality work to deadlines;
• Communicating accurately and clearly (both in writing and orally) complex or detailed information to stakeholders such as colleagues, managers, customers or members of the public; and
• Contributing to the planning, allocation, monitoring and evaluation of resources e.g. people, finances.

Desirable Criteria:

• A good knowledge of the structures and role of the Northern Ireland Assembly
• A good knowledge of the youth sector in Northern Ireland.

The Rewards:

As the successful applicant, you will receive the following:

• £33,407 per annum
• Excellent annual leave allowance
• You will be joining a warm, friendly team environment with a fantastic organization

Work Pattern:

• The Youth Assembly Support Officer will work as part of a team within the Education Service - Youth Assembly, and will be managed by the AG6 Youth Assembly Coordinator. The role is a full-time role, 37 hours per week, usually undertaken Monday to Friday, however out-of-hours work, including evenings and weekends, will be required, for which time off in lieu will be provided.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, specialist recruitment consultant at MCS Group on 02896935508 or m.hamilton@mcsgroup.jobs.

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