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Below is a list of National Volunteer position vacancies in the UK. Additional pages include information about: HQ/National Scouting related job vacancies, and non HQ/National Scouting related job vacancies.

The UK Commissioner for Programme and the UK Adviser for Activities are looking to recruit a volunteer project leader to support County Assessors in their role. Supporting Assessors has been identified as a key part of ensuring safe and enjoyable activities within Scouting. We are inviting you to be part of this team and to make a difference.

The role involves developing support and support networks for County Assessors. This is likely to involve (although not limited to) the designing and delivering of Assessor workshops, and the development of resources to allow for Assessor workshops and Assessor support locally. It is also likely to involve putting together a project team to deliver these workshops, as well as relying on UK Technical Advisers to provide technical advice and support for individual activities.

The role is for an initial fixed period of 18 months and will involve some weekend work in delivering workshops, and evening / weekend work in designing and preparing workshops, resources etc. Applications are welcome from individuals who have experience in leading, motivating and managing a team. The need for good communication skills, creativity, team working plus empathy for Scouting is essential. In addition, a background in training and the planning and delivering of workshops is desirable.

If you would like to talk the role through further or have any questions then please contact Barney at Gilwell Park by telephoning 020 8433 7123 or emailing barnaby.poulton@scout.org.uk.

The closing date for applications is Monday 30th June 2008.

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The National Activities Team is recruiting active volunteers to take on the role of UK Technical Adviser (UKTA) for a number of different activities. The development of Scouting for young people through challenging and safe activities is an identified way of growing our Movement. We are inviting you to be part of this team and to make a difference.

The main function of the role will be to advise, mainly on technical issues as they arise, and to keep a watch on factors external to Scouting that will affect the activity within Scouting. Those holding the role will therefore need to be able to respond effectively to queries within a pre-agreed timeframe and be contactable by email. After an initial induction it is not envisaged there will be a need to attend any evening or weekend meetings to carry out this core work.

There will be no specific development responsibility within the role. Development will be the focus of a number of project leaders, who may invite UKTA's to assist where applicable. Where assisting in these projects there may be some evening or weekend work required at meetings, workshops, meeting with external bodies, or similar. The role of a UK Technical Adviser requires an in depth technical knowledge and, where appropriate, experience of the particular activity. To ensure competence many of the roles require a certain level of activity qualification. The minimum qualifications (or equivalent) required for each role are listed below.

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If you would like to talk the role through further or have any questions then please contact the Activities Office at Gilwell Park by telephoning 020 8433 7157 or emailing activities@scout.org.uk.

Roles for further activities may be introduced in the future as the need arises, but the roles currently being recruited are:

Loretto school, Musselburgh, Edinburgh. Sunday 3rd - 9th Aug. 2008.

he National Scout and Guide Symphony Orchestra team are looking for an enthusiastic and helpful individual to act as the Assistant Organiser for the one week duration of the 2008 course in Scotland.

The residential course comprises tuition of a full orchestra at the Loretto school near Edinburgh, culminating in two public concerts, and you will play a full role in supporting the course organiser and help to get the concert venues ready for performance. The role also involves responsibility for transportation of equipment, security and aspects of the afternoon leisure activities programme.

Though experience in project management is desirable, enthusiasm and readiness to work hard as part of a team are qualities we are looking for above all. You must be available for the duration of the course.

Full board accommodation and travel expenses to be paid

Role Specification

• To act as principal driver for the instrument van during the week - to be over 21 and have a full driving licence with no endorsements or serious accidents within the last 3 years.
• To be fit and able to lift and move heavy musical instruments
• To co-ordinate the moving of instruments to/from the course venue and concerts in conjunction with the Orchestra Manager
• To organise some of the leisure activities
• To liase with the coach hire companies for all off site visits
• To set up the Licensed bar each evening
• To assist in setting up the stage for the concerts
• To assist backstage during the concerts
• To be responsible for security
• To inspect Scout uniforms prior to concerts
• To work closely with and assist course staff with tasks as necessary
• To draw up a Risk Assessment of the course with the lead Guider on arrival

Please apply to the Course Organiser, Derek Jackson. E-mail: djnsgso@yahoo.co.uk

Role Outline:

To support Counties/Areas in the delivery, management and quality assurance of training/validation.

Responsible to:

The Chair of the Adult Training Support Team.

Responsible for:

Not applicable

Key Contacts:

County/Area Training Managers, County/Area Commissioners, Adult Support Office, other Training Advisers and members of the National Adult Support Team.

Main Duties:

• Where requested, assisting County/Area Commissioners in the recruitment and induction of new County Training Managers.
• Where requested, acting as Training Adviser to County/Area Training Managers.
• Offering active support to County/Area Training Managers.
• Conducting regular review meetings with County/Area Training Managers.
• Assisting County/Area Training Managers in the use of the Self Evaluation Tool.
• Gathering and disseminating good practice regionally and nationally.

Note:

Duties for the role in Scotland/Northern Ireland will be slightly different as work will be with Regional Training Managers/Country Headquarters rather than Area Commissioner level. This will be discussed and agreed on appointment.

Regional Training Advisor Person Specification

Knowledge:

• The Scout Association's Adult Training Scheme.
• The management structure of The Scout Association.
• Understanding and acceptance of the aims of The Scout Association.

Skills:

• Group and one-to-one facilitation.
• Presentation/communication.

Experience:

• Adult Training

Other:

• Ability to travel within region and occasionally nationally.
• Ability to maintain regular communication with the Adult Training Support Team.
• Commitment to attend meetings of the Adult Training Support Team - usually a minimum of five per year.

Qualifications:

• Past or current membership of The Scout Association.
• To have validated or be working towards Module 25 Assessing Learning or equivalent.

Applying/Nominating

To apply please complete the nomination/application form and return to:

Louise Fuller, The Scout Association, Gilwell Park, E4 7QW.