Volunteering Opportunities

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This is a role to Lead the Digital Team.

The role is allocating tasks across the different team members in a well-established team as well as being responsive to requests and being proactive in developing the information that’s provided to both County team members and Essex District members.

Further information about the Digital Team Leader role description is available at essexscouts.org.uk/support/digital-team

Essex Scouts are planning Essex Expo, a major county-wide event scheduled for early 2027. Expo will showcase the very best of Scouting across Essex, providing inspiration, learning, and support to volunteers across all sections and districts.

Designed as a Scouting oriented exhibition and learning event, it will bring together specialists from across our programme, volunteering development and support teams, enabling volunteers to explore ideas, develop skills, make connections and take practical learning back into local Scouting.

Essex Scouts are seeking to appoint an Expo Team Leader to lead the development and delivery of this flagship event.

The Role
The Expo Team Leader will set the overall direction, scope and delivery approach for the Essex Scouts Expo. Key aspects of the role include:

• Establishing the vision, format and structure of the event:
• Setting and managing the event budget, in line with county expectations
• Bringing together and coordinating a multi-functional planning team representing the breadth of Essex Scouts.
• Enabling effective cross-team working to ensure the event is cohesive, well-coordinated and successful.
• Working with county leads to ensure the Expo reflects current Scouting priorities and supports delivery of the county development plan.
• Exploring opportunities to engage regional and national Scouting teams, and appropriate external partners, where this adds value to the event.

The Team Leader will report to the County Leadership Team, providing regular updates on progress, risks and key decisions as planning develops.

What We’re Looking For
This role would suit someone who:

• Is an exceptional motivator and collaborator, able to bring together people from different teams and backgrounds
• Has proven experience of planning and delivering complex events, ideally involving multiple teams or stakeholders
• Is confident setting direction, managing budgets and coordinating activity
• Is comfortable working with senior stakeholders and providing clear updates
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, safeguarding and Scouting values in all aspects of their leadership
• Is motivated by strengthening volunteer experience, learning and programme quality
• Champions youth-shaped Scouting, embedding young people’s perspectives into planning and decision-making

Why Get Involved
Expo will be one of the county’s flagship volunteer engagement events. This role offers:

• A high-profile leadership opportunity within Essex Scouts
• The chance to shape a major county-wide initiative
• Experience of leading a large, multi-disciplinary team
• A meaningful contribution to volunteer development and Scouting across Essex

Expression of Interest
Expressions of interest should be received by the end of February. If you are interested in this role, or would like an informal discussion, please email: adam.woodhouse@essexscouts.org.uk

This is a role to Lead the Media Team.

The role is allocating tasks across the different team disciplines as well as being responsive to requests and proactive in developing the information that’s provided to both members and the public.

Further information about the Media Team Leader role description is available at essexscouts.org.uk/support/media-team

We are looking for someone to lead or jointly lead the Recruitment & Welcome Team. The current lead is keen to continue supporting the team but would welcome either a joint lead to share responsibilities or a successor to take on the lead role with appropriate handover and ongoing support.

The role involves arranging and taking part in Welcome Conversations, ensuring new team members feels valued, informed and connected from the outset. It includes providing follow up guidance during a volunteer’s early months, supporting districts by offering advice and helping to establish search groups for senior volunteer roles (such as District Lead Volunteer), and working closely with district Volunteer Development Teams to support them in ensuring recruitment and welcome processes are smooth and effective. The role also contributes to delivery of the Essex Scouts Development Plan, including creating and maintaining a mentor register so all new volunteers are paired with appropriate support, and promoting leadership pathways to help retain young people in leadership and management roles.

The role requires enthusiasm and a genuine passion for Scouting and volunteering, strong communication skills with an approachable manner, good organisational skills, and a positive, friendly attitude. A collaborative approach and willingness to work as part of a team are essential. Experience mentoring or supporting others, knowledge of local Scouting in Essex, and confidence engaging with people from a wide range of backgrounds would be advantageous. Time commitment is flexible, typically a few hours per month, and the role can be shared.

For more information please contact: adam.woodhouse@essexscouts.org.uk

This is a role in the Media Team looking after and updating content across this website.

The role is split between being responsive to requests to change content and also proactive in developing the information that’s provided to both members and the public.

Other information about the Media Team is available at essexscouts.org.uk/support/media-team

This is a role in the Media Team curating the content that we deliver across social media.

You’ll be responsible for content on one or more of our social media accounts, actively engaging our members and the public with what we’re doing.

Other information about the Media Team is available at essexscouts.org.uk/support/media-team

You’ll be a member of the Equity Diversity and Inclusion Team, specialising in supporting young people and adults who might otherwise be excluded because of a lack of digital skills or equipment.

More information about the work of the EDI team is available at essexscouts.org.uk/support/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-team

The administration team is responsible for supporting other teams with administration functions including attending and taking minutes at County Leadership or Trustee Board Meetings, managing the ordering of collateral such as clothing or badges, organising meetings such as the Annual General Meeting. Team members will also share responsibilities including responding to general information enquiries.

Other information about the Administration team is available at Administration Team Page

If you have believe you have the time and skills to support the County Scout Administration Team or would like to find out more, please contact our Recruitment and Welcome Team.