Working at the Scouts

We’ve got some great benefits too.

Holiday Entitlement: On top of your generous 25 days holiday we give you up to three extra days off between Christmas and New Year. And that’s not all, holiday goes up to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 32 days after 5 years’ service.

Simply Health scheme: Optical, dental and many more appointments covered, as well as great gym and family days out discounts. 

Sickness absence: Once you’re three months in, we have generous sickness pay, above the statutory.

Food and drink: You’ll be able to buy a subsidised lunch (around £2.50) while working at Gilwell Park, Monday to Friday.

Generous Pension Scheme: We look after your future. We will double your contribution up to a maximum of 10%.

Looking after your family: Your loved ones will receive four times the basic salary if you pass away while employed by us.

Car parking: Yes, our parking is free at all sites. 

Minibus Service: When working at Gilwell Park, a minibus can collect you at 08:20, 08:35. 08:50 from Chingford Station and drop you back at 16:30, 16:45, 17:00 and 17:15. 

Cycle to Work scheme: Get peddling. We can provide you with a bike through the Government’s Cycle to Work Scheme. 

Personal Days: Up to four personal days paid leave a year. 

Maternity/Paternity Leave: We pay maternity leave above the statutory minimum requirement.

Start and finish time: Employees can apply for some flexibility on their start and finish times of work.

Scout Store purchases: You can buy Scout Store merchandise with a discount of 25% on certain items.

Online benefits portal: Our online benefits portal allows you to tailor make your own benefits package.

Study and volunteer leave: Special leave includes paid leave for volunteering and study leave.