Safe Scouting Development Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Safe Scouting Development Officer to join our amazing team.
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working)
Salary: GBP38,459 (Inclusive of Outer London Weighting, Band F, Level 3)
Term: Fixed Term Contract until March 2025
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
We re Scouts and everyone s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.
About the Safe Scouting Development Officer Role:
As our Safe Scouting Development Officer, you'll have the opportunity to inform content and direction on Safety and Safeguarding matters. You will have the opportunity to lead on different aspect of improvements.
You will work as part of a small team within a large department with further opportunities to work with other departments within the organisation.
Key responsibilities as our Safe Scouting Development Officer:
Making a difference in the lives of young people Being part of an innovative team Being set clear tasks and co-ordinating multiple pieces of work simultaneously
What we're looking for in our Safe Scouting Development Officer:
Good interpersonal skills Effective communication skills Ability to plan, work at pace, undertake assigned tasks within deadlines and balance priorities Able to work within a team Ability to work on own initiative Strong IT skills including (intermediate Excel), including analysing/interpreting data and composing reports and presenting data. Ability to manage project work, including managing resources and priorities, coordinating work, motivating others, taking personal responsibility and making recommendations.
As our Safe Scouting Development Officer in return, we offer you:
Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department Be proud to say you re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold) Plenty of opportunity for learning and development 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years Four extra days to look after your family when they need you Three extra days over Christmas
We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer
Maternity/Paternity Leave Flexible working hours Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits Study and volunteer leave
Don t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click Apply now!
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm Monday 29th January 2024
Interviews will be held at Gilwell Park: Thursday 8th February 2024
The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Strictly no agencies.