County Vacancies
We have a great variety of roles available across the County. If you have any questions about or are interested in any of the following roles, please email enquiries@westmerciascouts.org.uk.
County Board of Trustees
Chair
Scouting relies on strong leadership. If you can motivate others, keep a cool head and balance a variety of views then you would be an ideal Chair for West Mercia Scout County. With experience of steering meetings to produce excellent decisions, you’ll be equally willing to speak your mind as encouraging others to express their views.
You will use your strong communication skills to help a team of committed adult volunteers who make up the Trustee Board arrive at a good decision that will benefit young people. Able to work as part of a team, you will also contribute the direction and development of the County.
No previous experience of Scouting is necessary. What’s more important is your own skills and experience as well as empathy with our mission and values. We will provide all appropriate training and ongoing support.
Application process:
Expression of interest for this role should be emailed directly to our Trustee Board team, details below.
Key dates:
Closing date: 11:59PM on 20th September 2024
For more information:
For more information, or for an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact:
Trustee Board:
Email: trustees@westmerciascouts.org.uk.
Trustee Information Pack | Scouts
Treasurer
Do you have a good head for numbers without losing sight of the big picture? If so, we could use your talents to help transform the lives of young people in your area.
West Mercia Scout County now need a strong team player with excellent judgement, analytical and organisational skills to join our Trustee Board. We’ll provide excellent training and support.
You will help manage and monitor the financial activities of the County, acting as Treasurer. You will prepare and present financial reports and accounts and while supporting budgets and financial planning process in accordance with legal regulations.
With excellent IT Skills and the ability to summarise and communicate complex financial information, you will also be willing and eligibility to act as a Charity Trustee.
Application process:
Expression of interest for this role should be emailed directly to our Trustee Board team, details below.
Key dates:
Closing date: 11:59PM on 20th September 2024
For more information:
For more information, or for an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact:
Trustee Board:
Email: trustees@westmerciascouts.org.uk.
Trustee Information Pack | Scouts
Trustee
Are you a behind-the-scenes kind of person? Want to get involved but don’t want a weekly commitment? Prefer a role which doesn’t involve working directly with young people?
Maybe being a Trustee is the perfect role for you…
The Trustee Board is a team of volunteers who work together, as charity trustees, to make sure Scouts is run safely and legally. At the heart of their role is a focus on strategy, performance and assurance. Effective Trustee Board governance helps our volunteers deliver fantastic programmes that give young people skills for life.
Trustees work together to make sure Groups, Districts, and Counties:
- Manage money well
- Follow Scouts policies and relevant legislation
- Look after buildings, insurance and property
- Manage risks
- Help the charity operate well, today and in the future
The Chair and Treasurer roles also have some specific responsibilities in addition to the above.
No previous experience of Scouting is necessary. What’s more important is your own skills and experience as well as empathy with our mission and values. We will provide all appropriate training and ongoing support.
Application process:
Expression of interest for this role should be emailed directly to our Trustee Board team, details below.
Key dates:
Closing date: 11:59PM on 20th September 2024
For more information:
For more information, or for an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact:
Trustee Board:
Email: trustees@westmerciascouts.org.uk.
Trustee Information Pack | Scouts
County Team
Assistant County Commissioner - Events
This an exciting opportunity for a volunteer to lead and support Events across the County. As ACC Events you would play an active part in the leadership of the County and offer event specific support. The ACC Events is expected to work in partnership with colleagues across the County and District teams.
The successful candidate will have a period for induction and familiarisation once the appointment process is complete and before formally taking on the role.
If you require any further information about the role, or indeed would like an informal discussion about it, please email enquiries@westmerciascouts.org.uk.
A full role description can be found here.
County Digital Team
Digital Team Members
This an exciting opportunity for volunteers to get involved in all things Digital across the County. As a member of the Digital Team, you would play an active part in developing appropriate media content including press releases, photography and video, including attending County events.
Promoting appropriate content via multiple media channels including local media outlets (TV, radio, print and on-line journalism), email, social media channels, providing ‘digital’ support to Districts and supporting the roll out of HQ digital tools.
The successful candidate(s) will have a period for induction and familiarisation once the appointment process is complete and before formally taking on the role.
If you require any further information about the role, or indeed would like an informal discussion about it, please email enquiries@westmerciascouts.org.uk.
