VOLUNTEER VACANCY PACK SCOTTISH HEADQUARTERS COMMISSIONER SCOUT NETWORK ABOUT SCOUTING Every year we help 39,000 Young People in Scotland enjoy new adventures; to experience the outdoors, interact with others, gain confidence and have the opportunity to reach their full potential. And it’s not just Young People who can get in on the action. Working alongside our youth members are thousands of adult volunteers, with a huge variety of roles and opportunities available. To find out more visit www.scouts.scot Volunteering With Us Volunteering with us is easy, fun and offers many opportunities for gaining externally-recognised qualifications. Why not strengthen your CV while making a real impact on the lives of Young People? How much time you give is up to you, and you don’t need any previous experience. We have a huge variety of roles to suit everyone, and whatever you choose we’ll make sure you’re properly trained and supported. How You Can Help We’re looking for someone to help support and co-ordinate the development of our sectional programme. Want to give something back to the community? As Scottish Headquarters Commissioner (Section) you will support the sectional programme of Scottish Scouting. Up For The Challenge? Thank you for your interest in volunteering with The Scout Association. Contained in this pack is a role description and person specification for the role above. If you think you are the right person for this role, or if you know someone who might be, please complete the nomination/application form at the end of the document and return it to the address at the bottom of the form. If you would like more information or if you’d simply like to discuss the role please get in touch with: Name: Barry Donald-Hewitt Scouts Scotland is a registered Scottish Charity No. SC017511 Email: [email protected] Scottish Headquarters Information Centre Tel: 01383 419 073 Tel: 0845 300 1818 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.scouts.scot Web: www.scouts.org.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/scouts.scotland Facebook: www.facebook.com/scoutassociation Scouts Scotland is a registered Scottish Charity No. SC017511 ROLE DESCRIPTION Scottish Headquarters Commissioner Scout Network Purpose of the role Main Contacts Chief Commissioner, Depute Chief Commissioner The Scottish Headquarters Commissioner Scout (Programme), Depute Chief Commissioner (Region Network is responsible for providing support to Support), Scottish Headquarters Commissioners, development of the programme for a Network section, Scottish Headquarters Advisers, other members of the and providing support to Districts with respect to the Scottish Headquarters Team, Scottish Headquarters section supported. Scout Active Support Managers, Assistant Regional The role also requires the right individual to: Commissioners (Explorer Scouts), Assistant Regional Commissioners (Scout Network), Assistant Regional Develop Scouting in Scotland Commissioners (Section Support), Sectional Personnel Provide proactive leadership to Scouting in in Districts and Regions, Regional Commissioners, Scotland District Commissioners, members of the Scottish Actively promote delivery of good quality Board, Chief Executive, Programme and Regional Scouting to young people Support Committee, Head of Scouting Operations, Promote and maintain the policies of The Programme, Development and Communications Scout Association Officers, UK Headquarters senior volunteers and staff, Positively manage and support adults, other statutory and voluntary youth organisations defining roles and responsibilities Actively promote the implementation of Appointment requirements policies agreed by the Scottish Board and its Understand and accept The Scout Committees Association’s policies Attend conferences and events as appropriate Satisfactory PVG clearance Represent The Scout Association at Scout and Completion of a Wood Badge within 3-years of Public events appointment, including Manager/ Supporter Responsible to specific modules as detailed in the Adult Training Scheme Depute Chief Commissioner (Programme) Scouts Scotland is a registered Scottish Charity No. SC017511 Main Responsibilities Advise the Programme and Regional Support Committee and Scottish Board on Sectional Lead the strategic development of the matters Network Section across Scotland Advise the Regional Support Team on Recruit and support project coordinators to Sectional matters particularly relating to support the delivery of Scottish Level network Adult Training, Communication and projects and events Development needs Support the relevant Sectional personnel at Develop and maintain good working District and Regional level relationships and seek contacts both internal Grow and maintain the Movement in and external to Scouting within Scotland Scotland Work in Partnership with District and Regional Deliver a Sectional contribution to the Commissioners across Scotland: development, implementation, supporting and monitoring of the Scottish Headquarters Offer personal induction and support to local Development Plan Sectional Commissioners Support Districts to monitor their own Meet with the Assistant Regional Network development plans Commissioner (Section Support) or equivalent Build relationships with external bodies to discuss and develop programme issues Hold regular meetings both one to one and Core Tasks collectively to discuss issues and share good practice As a key member of the Scottish Programme Team: Review progress, standards and effectiveness Lead the Network Section at Scottish of the Sectional provision at District/Region Headquarters Respond to Sectional support needs from Lead the Project Coordinators and recruit Districts and Regions members appropriately Report District and Regional Sectional Issues Take a lead role in setting priorities for the to the Scottish Programme Team Section in line with the Scottish Headquarters To offer advice and support in the Search Strategic work plan Process for Sectional Commissioners Develop a core work and project work plan in Work in partnership with Scottish and UK conjunction with the Depute Chief Headquarters Committees and Staff: Commissioner (Programme) and relevant Programme and Development Staff at Scottish Advise the Programme and Development Headquarters Committee of Sectional Support matters Hold regular meetings using appropriate Keep Executive Committee advised of methods to discuss issues and share good financial and other resource requirements practice Appraise the Depute Chief Commissioner Review progress, standards and effectiveness (Programme) and the Programme and Development Executive of the requirements Scouts Scotland is a registered Scottish Charity No. SC017511 for the discharge of agreed duties, including Ability to communicate (verbal and non- finance and staff support requirements verbal) and relate to a range of people and be Develop proactive working relationships with able to effectively chair meetings Programme and Development and other Ability to motivate and enthuse others Scottish Headquarters staff as appropriate Ability to deliver as promised and to deadlines Develop proactive working relationships with High level interpersonal skills senior volunteers and staff at UK Initiative Headquarters Approachability at all times Sufficient time for the role including weekend Person Specification and midweek commitments Nomination and application form Scottish Headquarters Commissioner Scout Network If you think you know just the right person for this role, or are interested in the role yourself, please complete the form below Name of nominee or applicant Address Telephone Daytime Evening Email Membership number Please explain why this person is suitable for this role, including relevant professional and voluntary experience from inside or outside Scouting (refer to role description) Please describe the relevant skills that this person has for the role Please outline why you felt motivated to complete the nomination/application Scouts Scotland is a registered Scottish Charity No. SC017511 Please complete this section if you are nominating someone else for this role Nominated by Address Telephone Daytime Evening Membership Date number (if applicable) This form should be returned to [email protected] by 23rd June 2017 Scouts Scotland is a registered Scottish Charity No. SC017511 .