Join our District Team

Southern Europe

Can you inspire, support and lead our volunteers?

The District Team plays a vital role made up of Commissioners, Managers and Supporters who provide leadership, support and management across the District along with specialised support in areas like people, programme, growth and development, and Youth Shaped Scouting.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and talented people to join the team who can help us support across the district and if this sound like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Why not have a look at our below roles:

Outline: The District Scout Network Commissioner is the Manager of the Scout Network Section and is responsible for proactively enabling Scout Network members to shape and participate in the Scout Network programme in accordance with the Purpose, Principles and Policies of The Scout Association.

Responsible to: District Commissioner

Responsible for: Scout Network Team

Main Contacts: Members of the District Scout Network, District Explorer Scout Commissioner, District Commissioner, Explorer Scout Leaders, BSO Assistant Commissioner (Scout Network), District Chairperson, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Adviser, Queen Scout Award Coordinator, District Youth Commissioner.

Main Tasks

Delivering a quality programme in the District

  • Actively support and encourage Scout Network members in shaping and participating in the programme, including forming project teams.
  • Ensure that a safe, exciting and stimulating programme is available to Scout Network Members in the District, taking into account the needs, interests and abilities of members.
  • Ensure the safe delivery of the programme in the District in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
  • Encourage members of the Scout Network to undertake awards, particularly including the Diamond Chief Scout’s Award, the Queen’s Scout Award, Explorer Belt, Scouts of the World Award and Duke of
    Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. Support members to access opportunities to complete these awards.
  • Regularly review the District provision of Scout Network to ensure that the experience for Scout Network members is of the highest quality.

Managing the operation of the District Scout Network

  • Manage membership admission to the District Scout Network and support transfers of membership when required.
  • Ensure that there is adequate support for Scout Network in the District so that all young adults can participate in the programme.
  • Recruit, induct and support Programme Coordinators as needed.
  • Maintain a good working relationship with the District Executive Committee, to ensure that the Scout Network is adequately and appropriately funded, and has access to buildings and equipment as needed.
  • Ensure that the Link Agreement made with all Explorer Scout Units is regularly reviewed.
  • Promote, encourage and support good relationships between the District Scout Network, the District Explorer Scout Commissioner, Explorer Scout Leaders and District Explorer Scout Administrator. In
    particular this is to enable and encourage the moving on process from Explorer Scouts, including Young Leaders, to the Scout Network.
  • Act as a point of contact for all 18-25 year olds wishing to take on an adult appointment in the District, as well as those who are solely members of the District Scout Network
  • Engage and communicate with all 18-25 year olds in the District, encouraging them to participate in the programme.
  • Ensure efficient administration of the District Scout Network records and finances, and enable regular communication of information to young people and adults in the District.
  • Ensure that any Scout Network Members in the District who are undertaking tasks beyond participating in the programme for their own personal development (for example assisting with events run for younger members of other Sections) hold adult appointments as appropriate.
  • Actively encourage young adults to consider the full range of adult appointments, including Scout Active Support membership, during their time as a Scout Network member, particularly as they approach the age of 25.

Wider District tasks

  • Ensure links and interaction between the District Scout Network, the Area and the UK Scout Network are maintained.
  • Follow the District’s financial procedures, which must be in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules.
  • Attend and contribute to relevant District and Area meetings. These may include meetings of the District Executive Committee, District Scout Council, District Explorer Scout meetings, District team meetings, and other meetings at District and County level, including with the BSO Assistant Commissioner (Scout Network) and other District Scout Network Commissioners.
  • Encourage and promote participation of Young People in the work of the District Executive and other District committees and teams.
  • Develop relationships with external bodies in the District, in order to enhance the Scout Network programme.

Note: any other specific tasks are to be agreed with the DC.

Outline: Provide guidance to Squirrel leaders in the delivery of a safe, fun, inclusive and age-appropriate programme. In partnership with the District Commissioner, support the growth of Squirrel Dreys in the District, including getting people ready to set up the Drey and provide ongoing care. 

Responsible to: Deputy District Commissioner (Programme)

Responsible for: N/A

Main Contacts: District Commissioner, District Team, including Group Scout Leaders, Squirrel Section Leaders, across the District, Assistant District Commissioners (Squirrel Section) in other Districts, within the County, Assistant County Commissioner (Squirrel Section)

Appointment Requirements:

  • Complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of the Scout Association’s policies), including a disclosure check.
  • Completion of applicable Getting Started training modules, which cover Essential Information, Safety, Safeguarding and GDPR, (within five months of starting the role, if new to Scouts). 
  • Complete the Scout training programme for this role, to achieve the Wood Badge within three years.
  • Renew safeguarding and safety training, when it is due. 
  • Take part in ongoing learning opportunities.

Main Tasks

  • Work with the Group Scout Leader to advise the Section Leaders about the Squirrels programme and support the induction of new volunteers.
  • Advise the District Commissioner and District Team on matters relating to the Squirrel section
  • Support Squirrel section leaders to follow Scout policies and let the Group Scout Leader know, if any additional support is needed.
  • Be a part of the District and County Team and attend meetings.
  • Organise meetings for Squirrel Drey Leaders to share best practice and identify opportunities to work together.
  • Encourage the Squirrel section leaders and any district squirrel leaders, to work together to organise and run District wide programme of activities for Squirrels.
  • Keep up to date with information about 4-5 year olds and what things are happening in local communities, which might be relevant to the Squirrels section
  • Promote Squirrel Scouts in local communities, in partnership with Squirrel leaders.
  • Support the District Commissioner with the growth of Squirrel Dreys within the district, including recruiting new volunteers.

Note: any other specific tasks are to be agreed with the DC.

Outline: To work in partnership with District Commissioner to ensure that effective operation of the Beaver Scout Section in their District in accordance with the rules as laid down in POR of The Scout Association.

Responsible to: Deputy District Commissioner (Programme)

Responsible for: N/A

Main Contacts: AC, DCs, AAC (Beaver Scouts), other ADCs, District and Area Advisers, District Administrator, HQ, ADC (Beaver Scouts) from other Districts, British GirlGuiding Overseas, Schools and other District Youth Organisations.

Appointment Requirements:

  • Complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of the Scout Association’s policies), including a disclosure check.
  • Completion of applicable Getting Started training modules, which cover Essential Information, Safety, Safeguarding and GDPR, (within five months of starting the role, if new to Scouts). 
  • Complete the Scout training programme for this role, to achieve the Wood Badge within three years.
  • Renew safeguarding and safety training, when it is due. 
  • Take part in ongoing learning opportunities.

General Main Tasks

  • Ensure purpose, method, policies and programme are carried out throughout the Section in the District
  • Assist GSLs in the encouragement of all Leaders in the Section to provide a balanced programme
  • Co-operate with DC to support all Leaders and Commissioners in matters relating to the Section and its Leaders
  • Promote and encourage the Section in the implementation of all policies of The Scout Association, especially the key policies as laid down in Chapter 2 of POR
  • Maintain a working relationship with DC, other ADC (Beaver Scouts) and other Commissioners within the District
  • Work in partnership with DC in the management of the District and the Section’s programme and activities
  • Maintain contact relevant to the Section age group with in the local community
  • Promote the Section’s Scouting to the local Community
  • Support the DC in the development of the District.

Note: any other specific tasks are to be agreed with the DC.

Outline: To work in partnership with the District Commissioner to ensure that effective operation of the Cub Scout Section in their District in accordance with the rules as laid down in POR of The Scout Association.

Responsible to: Deputy District Commissioner (Programme)

Responsible for: N/A

Main Contacts: AC, DCs, AAC (Cub Scouts), other ADCs, District and County Advisers, District Administrator, HQ, ADC (Cub Scouts) from other Districts, British GirlGuiding Overseas, Schools and other local Youth Organisations.

Appointment Requirements:

  • Complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of the Scout Association’s policies), including a disclosure check.
  • Completion of applicable Getting Started training modules, which cover Essential Information, Safety, Safeguarding and GDPR, (within five months of starting the role, if new to Scouts). 
  • Complete the Scout training programme for this role, to achieve the Wood Badge within three years.
  • Renew safeguarding and safety training, when it is due. 
  • Take part in ongoing learning opportunities.

General Main Tasks

  • Ensure purpose, method, policies and programme are carried out throughout the Section in the District
  • Assist GSLs in the encouragement of all Leaders in the Section to provide a balanced programme
  • Co-operate with DC to support all Leaders and Commissioners in matters relating to the Section and its Leaders
  • Promote and encourage to the Section the implementation of all policies of The Scout Association, especially the key policies as laid down in Chapter 2 of POR
  • Maintain a working relationship with DC, other ADC (Cub Scouts) and other Commissioners within the District
  • Work in partnership with DC in the management of the District and the Section’s programme and activities
  • Maintain contact relevant to the Section age group with in the local community
  • Promote the Section’s Scouting to the local Community
  • Support the DC in the development of the District

Note: any other specific tasks are to be agreed with the DC.

Outline: To work in partnership with the District Commissioner to ensure that effective operation of the Scout Section in their District in accordance with the rules as laid down in POR of The Scout Association.

Responsible to: Deputy District Commissioner (Programme)

Responsible for: N/A

Main Contacts: AC, DCs, AAC (Scouts), other ADCs, District and County Advisers, District Administrator, HQ, ADC (Scouts) from other Districts, British GirlGuiding Overseas, Schools and other local Youth Organisations.

Appointment Requirements:

  • Complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of the Scout Association’s policies), including a disclosure check.
  • Completion of applicable Getting Started training modules, which cover Essential Information, Safety, Safeguarding and GDPR, (within five months of starting the role, if new to Scouts). 
  • Complete the Scout training programme for this role, to achieve the Wood Badge within three years.
  • Renew safeguarding and safety training, when it is due. 
  • Take part in ongoing learning opportunities.

General Main Tasks:

  • Ensure purpose, method, policies and programme are carried out throughout the Section in the District
  • Assist GSLs in the encouragement of all Leaders in the Section to provide a balanced programme
  • Co-operate with the DC to support all Leaders and Commissioners in matters relating to the Section and its Leaders
  • Promote and encourage to the Section the implementation of all policies of The Scout Association, especially the key policies as laid down in Chapter 2 of POR
  • Maintain a working relationship with DC, other ADC (Scouts) and other Commissioners within the District
  • Work in partnership with DC in the management of the District and the Section’s programme and activities
  • Maintain contact relevant to the Section age group with in the local community
  • Promote the Section’s Scouting to the local Community
  • Support the DC in the development of the District.

Note: any other specific tasks are to be agreed with the DC.

Outline: To work in partnership with the District Commissioner to support the growth of British Scouting Overseas within the Southern Europe District in accordance with the rules as laid down in POR of The Scout Association.

Responsible to: Deputy District Commissioner (People)

Responsible for: N/A

Main Contacts: AC, DCs, AAC (Growth & Development), other ADCs, District and County Advisers, District Administrator, HQ, ADC (Growth) from other Districts, British GirlGuiding Overseas, Schools and other local Youth Organisations.

Appointment Requirements:

  • Complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of the Scout Association’s policies), including a disclosure check.
  • Completion of applicable Getting Started training modules, which cover Essential Information, Safety, Safeguarding and GDPR, (within five months of starting the role, if new to Scouts). 
  • Complete the Scout training programme for this role, to achieve the Wood Badge within three years.
  • Renew safeguarding and safety training, when it is due. 
  • Take part in ongoing learning opportunities.

General Main Tasks:

  • To follow up on requests to establish new groups across Southern Europe
  • Assist GSLs in recruitment of new leaders
  • To work with GSLs to establish growth opportunities for the group
  • Co-operate with the DC to support all Leaders and Commissioners in matters relating to the Section and its Leaders
  • Promote and encourage to the Section the implementation of all policies of The Scout Association, especially the key policies as laid down in Chapter 2 of POR
  • Maintain a working relationship with DC, other ADC (Growth) and other Commissioners within the District
  • Work in partnership with DC in the management of the District and the Section’s programme and activities
  • Promote the Scouting to the local Communities
  • To collaboratively work in conjunction with ADC Media & Comms on growth materials and strategy across this distrcit.
  • Support the DC in the development of the District.

Note: any other specific tasks are to be agreed with the DC.

Need more information?

If you would like to have an informal chat or get more information about the roles, please contact:

Jordan McCullough (District Commissioner)

Email: jordan.mccullough@britishscoutingoverseas.org.uk

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Closing Date: Friday 02nd December 2022 @ 23:59 UK Time

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