New Highland Youth Convener Sought

The search is on for a new convener to champion the cause of young people in the Highlands. Applicants for the position of Highland Youth Convener have until mid-day on Friday 4th June 2010 to register their interest in the 12-month position, which carries a bursary of £10,000.

Highland’s third youth convener, Magnus Monahan from Spinningdale, Sutherland completes his year in office on 3 September 2010.

The youth convener is the sounding board for youth issues in the Highlands and has a direct line into policy makers and decision takers. The post holder  is a member of The Highland Council’s Education Culture and Sport Committee and Joint committee for Children and Young People, with full voting powers.

Based at the Inverness headquarters of The Highland Council, the youth convener will also work with partner agencies.

Magnus said: “I have truly enjoyed my year as Youth Convener. It has been a wonderful opportunity to speak up for young people in Highland and I would recommend it to anyone”

Magnus is heading to the University of Edinburgh to study Conservation and Ecology Management

Magnus’s successor will work with the Council’s Youth Development Team in developing Highland Youth Voice and other initiatives that increase youth involvement in decisions that affect them.  A key requirement is an awareness of issues affecting young people and an ability to represent their views. Good communication skills are required as is work experience in youth projects and the ability to work with and relate to a wide range of people and organisations.

Applicants are asked to write or email in no more than 500 words ‘How you would ensure young people’s views are being voiced to The Highland Council and other Community Planning partners’, with a CV, and 2 referees noted.

The contact is Audrey Anthoney on 01463 702043, email audrey.anthoney.highland.gov.uk, The Highland Council, Glenuquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX, www.hyv.org.uk