Vacancy Summary

Our client is a world leader in youth development and adventurous activities. They are active in 216 countries and territories with a global membership of over 28 million.

Position: Programme & Development Advisor x 2,
Benefits: Pension, HSA, Free Lunch, Free Parking
Location: Gilwell, Chingford, London
Salary: 21,306 (including outer London weighting)

Close Date: 5pm on Monday 1st March 2010

ROLE:
The role of a Programme and Development Adviser encompasses a wide range of different work areas and provides opportunities to work across the organisation on projects to support our client’s volunteer membership. Examples include the production of resources, development of national policies and the provision of direct support to their membership. The role requires excellent communication skills, an ability to work with staff and volunteer teams and to provide support, advice and information to the wider Movement. You will also have the opportunity to represent Scouting and work with external organisations.

There are two vacancies in the Programme and Development Directorate:

a) Youth Programme – Working as part of a staff and volunteer team, the successful applicant will work to implement, develop and support The Scout Association’s programme for 6-25 year olds across the UK.

b) Activities – The opportunity to primarily work to support the adventurous activities dimension of Scouting, ranging from furthering their developmental work with Non-Governing Bodies to supporting adult Leaders delivering quality programmes in the United Kingdom.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidates would have some knowledge of Scouting and/or wider youth/volunteer work, good communication skills, the ability to manage their own workload, enjoy working in a team, and possess good presentation and communication skills.

Please note that all candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted via email and asked to complete an on-line application process. You will need to complete this process before the closing date otherwise your application will not be considered. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 1st March 2010.

Because our client's application process consists of completing a detailed application form please be aware that if you apply within 48 hours of the closing date we may not be able to process your application quickly enough in order for you to complete the final stage.

You may have experience in the following roles: Youth Community Worker, Youth Social Worker, Youth Support Officer, Youth Support Worker, Charity Worker, Voluntary Worker, Play Development Officer, Youth Support Manager, Programme Manage, Marketing Executive, Customer Services, Recruitment and Retention, HR Administrator, HR Advisor, Admin Executive, Administrator, Administration Executive etc.

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