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Post No. HP1031.5 - Partnership Officer (Participation)



We have an exciting opportunity for a Partnership Officer to support the Council and our partners in developing the participation and engagement programme and wider policy agenda for Newport.



Working in the Council's Policy, Partnership and Involvement Team you will lead on giving local people a voice and supporting them to get involved in decision making through the development of engagement, participation and consultation processes.



As part of our team, you will identify and implement good practice in children and young people's participation for the Council, its partners and the third sector. You will support innovative work like participatory budgeting programmes. You will also provide specific support to Newport Youth Council and the 50+ Forum. Working with colleagues you will advise on meeting relevant legal duties such as . the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act 2015 and requirements such as the National Participation Standards and the National Principles for Public Engagement in Wales.



Candidates will be expected to have an understanding of working with citizens and young people in a participative and empowering way. They will have experience of working with data and information sources, preparing consultations and reports. They will also have experience of partnership working and will have been involved in organising events.



This position is offered as a 12 month fixed-term contract.



For an informal discussion about the role contact Huw Williams huw.williams@newport.gov.uk



We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.



Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein gwerthoedd - Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd