The role:
This is a newly created role, at an exciting time for the service. After delivering significant improvement following a major review of youth services in 2020, we are now moving into the next phase of development. This role will be responsible for the delivery of the council’s youth engagement and participation initiatives such as the Youth Parliament, which has been set up to ensure young people's voices are heard, and the Southwark Young Advisors who are recruited and trained to deliver work as young consultants for the council and other local partners.
It will do so by reaching to a broad range of young people to involve them in shaping and improving council services and strategies, and being involved in relevant service delivery projects, with a strong focus on inclusive engagement and connecting young people to build resilience in communities.
About Southwark:
Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a Council, we are successful, passionate and forward thinking. We are committed to our ‘Fairer Futures for All’ promise, which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do. If you want to make a difference at a local level, apply to Southwark Council today
About You:
The post holder will have in-depth knowledge of youth engagement and project management and can successfully work with both external and internal partners, with very strong project management skills. They will be an active champion for young people, advocating for and ensuring that they are heard and understood as provision for them in the borough is developed. Their passion and enthusiasm for the delivery of excellent services will be matched by experience of delivering successful youth engagement projects.
This is an exciting opportunity for a capable and energetic candidate who is keen to take part in developing and delivering excellent services for young people in Southwark.
Further Information:
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Eva Gomez on eva.gomez@southwark.gov.uk or 07932379590.
Additional salary details
Benefits and More Information:
https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
https://jobs.theguardian.com/minisites/southwark-council/life-at-southwark-benefits-and-more/
Additional Information:
- This is a full-time role which requires regular evening and weekend working
- DBS check is required
Recruitment timetable
Applications closing date 11.59pm on 19 February 2023
Interviews will be held 7th and 8th March 2023
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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