Company:
The Scout Association
Location: Begbroke
Closing Date: 09/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Job Title: Local Growth Officer
Location: Home Based within Oxfordshire
Salary:
£31,716 per annum, Band, Level 3 + Mileage
Term: Fixed-term, two-year contract
Working Hours: 35 hours per week (including evenings and some weekends)
About the team and role as a Local Growth Officer Role:
The Local Growth Officer role offers a unique opportunity for someone passionate about community development and youth engagement to make a significant impact on the growth and success of Scouting in the county.
In this role, you wil work closely with local Scouting volunteers, specifically Group Lead Volunteers and District Lead Volunteers, to support the establishment of new sections. This collaboration is crucial to ensuring a smooth setup of Scouting activities in new areas and maintaining active engagement in current sections.
As part of the Growth & Communities team, you will have a support system and strategic guidance to drive initiatives effectively across the county.
Engage local communities and stakeholders, promoting Scouting as a valuable community asset for young people. This includes networking with community organisations, schools, and local councils to build partnerships and expand Scouting’s reach.
As the Local Growth Officer, Key Responsibilities:
Support and work in partnership with lead volunteers within the County
Open new Scouting provision and ensuring that Scouting is accessible to all
Inspire and enable local Scouting volunteers to devise and apply
To advise and support and encourage local Scouting volunteers
Help identify, create, and design new tools and resources to support inclusive membership
Who we’re looking for as our Local Growth Officer:
Ability to work effectively as part of a remote team.
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Confident public speaker and skilled at presenting ideas
Experience of working with volunteer groups
Experienced in community engagement
Self-starter with the ability to work remotely.
Benefits:
We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
Flexible working hours
Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
Family Friendly employer with generous family leave
Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
For a full list of our benefits click
Location: Home Based within Oxfordshire
Salary:
£31,716 per annum, Band, Level 3 + Mileage
Term: Fixed-term, two-year contract
Working Hours: 35 hours per week (including evenings and some weekends)
About the team and role as a Local Growth Officer Role:
The Local Growth Officer role offers a unique opportunity for someone passionate about community development and youth engagement to make a significant impact on the growth and success of Scouting in the county.
In this role, you wil work closely with local Scouting volunteers, specifically Group Lead Volunteers and District Lead Volunteers, to support the establishment of new sections. This collaboration is crucial to ensuring a smooth setup of Scouting activities in new areas and maintaining active engagement in current sections.
As part of the Growth & Communities team, you will have a support system and strategic guidance to drive initiatives effectively across the county.
Engage local communities and stakeholders, promoting Scouting as a valuable community asset for young people. This includes networking with community organisations, schools, and local councils to build partnerships and expand Scouting’s reach.
As the Local Growth Officer, Key Responsibilities:
Support and work in partnership with lead volunteers within the County
Open new Scouting provision and ensuring that Scouting is accessible to all
Inspire and enable local Scouting volunteers to devise and apply
To advise and support and encourage local Scouting volunteers
Help identify, create, and design new tools and resources to support inclusive membership
Who we’re looking for as our Local Growth Officer:
Ability to work effectively as part of a remote team.
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Confident public speaker and skilled at presenting ideas
Experience of working with volunteer groups
Experienced in community engagement
Self-starter with the ability to work remotely.
Benefits:
We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
Flexible working hours
Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
Family Friendly employer with generous family leave
Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
For a full list of our benefits click
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