UK Attraction & Recruitment Team Leader

• Experience of designing, developing or improving resources that support the attraction and recruitment of volunteers within a youth, charity or membership-based organisation.
• Understanding of volunteer motivations and barriers, with the ability to translate insight into clear, engaging and user-friendly recruitment materials and processes.
• Experience of working with diverse volunteer audiences and stakeholders to gather insight, test resources and ensure outputs are practical, relevant and inclusive.
• Knowledge of best practice in volunteer recruitment, including inclusive recruitment approaches, effective messaging and accessibility considerations.
• Experience of using feedback, data or research to refine recruitment resources or improve the volunteer journey.
• Familiarity with digital tools, platforms or communication channels commonly used to attract, recruit and onboard volunteers.
• Experience of collaborating with staff teams, communications colleagues or other volunteer leaders when developing or launching recruitment resources.

• Able to support, encourage and motivate others, helping the team work effectively together towards shared goals.
• Strong ability to set clear priorities and manage multiple tasks in a way that supports overall aims.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to a joined-up approach across different teams and areas of focus.
• Comfortable shaping how a team works so that individuals can use their strengths and contribute effectively.
• A clear, supportive communicator who builds positive working relationships with both volunteers and staff.
• Confident in talking about the team’s work and explaining its value and impact to a wide range of audiences.

• Creates a supportive and inclusive environment where volunteers feel valued, encouraged and motivated.
• Organised, proactive and confident in prioritising work while keeping activity aligned with shared goals.
• Open-minded, collaborative and keen to contribute to the collective success of the team.
• Curious and forward-looking, with an interest in learning new approaches and staying up to date with good practice.
• Builds strong, positive relationships and enjoys working in partnership with both staff and volunteers.
• Passionate about Scouting’s mission and confident in championing the team’s work across the movement.
• Committed to the Scout Values of integrity, respect, care, belief and cooperation, and willing to model these in the role.

This role includes a range of tasks that need a realistic and ongoing time commitment, with flexibility around when those tasks are completed. If you already volunteer with Scouts, please take time to think about how this UK role would fit alongside any other roles you hold, and have a conversation with your current Team Leader before applying.

For some people, taking on a UK role may mean stepping back from, or handing over, another role so they can give each one the attention it deserves and have a positive and rewarding volunteering experience.

Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with UK Scouts Volunteer Expenses Policy.