Youth Assembly Co-Ordinator

VanRath; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

VanRath is seeking a Temporary Youth Assembly Coordinator in Belfast. The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, hybrid with occasional out-of-hours work.

You will support the Youth Assembly, work with young people aged 12-16, deliver events, training and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will have a degree and experience in participatory youth work, manage staff, and help develop policies to support youth participation and decision-making.

Qualifications

• At least a primary degree, minimum 2.2 classification, in any subject.
• At least three years' experience in design and provision of participative youth-led projects, developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships, providing strong oral and written communication, and leading staff.

Responsibilities

• Provision of youth-led participative projects
• Maintaining effective working relationships
• Communication through reports, social media, and publications
• Assisting in the development and implementation of Youth Assembly policies and procedures
• Leading and managing staff
• Additional duties and compliance with policies and records management

Job description

Temporary Youth Assembly Coordinator

Location: Belfast

Salary: £44,039 per annum

Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week usually undertaken Monday to Friday, however regular out-of-hours work, including evenings and weekends, will be required.

Contract: Until 27th March 2027

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

About the Role: The Youth Assembly Co‑Ordinator will report to the AG5 Education Officer (Youth Assembly Manager) and will manage an AG7 Youth Assembly Support Officer. The role is a full‑time role, 37 hours per week, usually undertaken Monday to Friday, however regular out‑of‑hours work, including evenings and weekends, will be required. Overtime, where authorised, will be paid in accordance with the Assembly Commission's Overtime Pay Policy. This is a key role supporting more senior staff in the effective management of the Youth Assembly.

Key Responsibilities Include:

As a Youth Assembly Co‑Ordinator, and member of the Public Engagement team, you will primarily work in the Youth Assembly team. Your duties will include:

Provision of youth‑led participative projects

• Working directly with a diverse group of young people aged 12‑16 to facilitate the day‑to‑day work of the Youth Assembly, including supporting young people in their skills development, helping convene spaces for Youth Assembly Members (YAMs) to make decisions, creating an inclusive and positive approach for YAMs to contribute; and keeping YAMs informed and in touch with the goals and purpose at hand.
• Developing and delivering online and offline events and activities to support the Youth Assembly including plenary sessions (debates in the Assembly Chamber) and committee meetings (smaller decision‑making groups).
• Delivering a number of Youth Assembly projects at the same time, often to tight deadlines.
• Designing and delivering a training programme for members of the Youth Assembly.

Maintaining effective working relationships

• Supporting more senior staff in the effective management of the Youth Assembly.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at various levels to ensure that Youth Assembly Members have opportunities to be heard on legislation and policy.

Communication

• Reviewing records, data and metrics and drafting reports to support decision‑making by senior staff.
• Developing communications plans and materials, producing/approving content for publication on social media platforms and the Youth Assembly website, and ensuring that this information is up to date.
• Attending, participating in and managing meetings, visits, and other events in support of the work of the Youth Assembly; ensuring these are carried out effectively and that accurate records of business are maintained.
• Producing high‑quality written material such as articles, reports, online communications, and presentations which are suited to the target audience and purpose.
• Undertaking research and investigatory work, providing timely and accurate analysis and recommendations to assist in the drafting of reports and briefing documents to inform decision‑making.

Assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to the Youth Assembly

• Assisting the AG5 Education Officer (Youth Assembly Manager) in the development, management and monitoring of policies, processes, and procedures in relation to the Youth Assembly such as Safeguarding procedures etc.

Leading and managing staff

• Managing and developing individual staff members to ensure the delivery of team objectives and services.

Additional duties

• 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.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of activity and implementing changes and improvements as required.
• Working on your own initiative, to deliver an agreed set of outcomes.
• Carrying out other duties that the Assembly Commission reasonably requires of you.

Essential Criteria: Applicants must, by the closing date for applications, have:

1. 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 three years' experience in each of criteria a) - d) listed below:

OR

1. At least five years' experience in each of the following:

1. Taking the lead in the design and provision of participative youth‑led projects e.g. leading projects in which young people are helped to identify and discuss issues; make decisions; and have their views heard on issues that matter to them.
2. Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders such as colleagues, managers, elected representatives, departmental officials, and other external stakeholders to ensure a high‑quality service and achieve tight deadlines.
3. Providing excellent oral and written communication with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including developing high quality written material (e.g. articles, reports, online communications, and presentations).
4. Leading and managing individual staff members to ensure the quality, accuracy and timeliness of work.

For more information, please contact Jamie Gault today.