UK International Team Member (Peace Light)
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About the role
We're looking for a UK International Team Member to play a key role in coordinating the UK’s participation in the annual Peace Light Ceremony held in Austria each December. This role supports the planning, promotion and distribution of the Peace Light across the UK, ensuring that the initiative is youth-shaped, well-coordinated and embedded within Scouts’ programme.
The role will contribute to selecting and supporting UK youth delegates, organising the safe transportation of the Peace Light to Gilwell Park, and building a national distribution network so the Light can reach communities across the UK. This role is essential in strengthening Scouts’ international engagement and promoting peace, global citizenship and community connection through a meaningful annual tradition.
The UK International Team Member is part of the wider UK International Team.
Key tasks
- Support coordination of the UK’s participation in the annual Peace Light Ceremony in Austria.
- Assist in developing and delivering a transparent and youth-centred process to identify suitable young people to serve as UK delegates.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of the transportation of the Peace Light from Austria to Gilwell Park, ensuring appropriate safety, compliance and contingency planning.
- Support the formal reception and onward distribution of the Peace Light within the UK.
- Help develop and promote programme resources that link the Peace Light to themes of peace, global citizenship and active community engagement.
- Work with UK colleagues to explore opportunities for civic society, faith groups and partner organisations to participate in the Peace Light initiative.
- Help build and maintain a UK-wide distribution network to ensure the Peace Light reaches different Nations, Regions and Counties.
- Act as a point of contact for volunteers seeking guidance on how to participate in or promote the Peace Light locally.
- Support communications activity to increase awareness of the Peace Light across UK Scouting and beyond.
- Work collaboratively with the UK International Team to align the Peace Light initiative with wider international engagement priorities.
Person specification
- Experience in Scouting and understanding of its values and programme.
- Interest in international Scouting and global engagement.
- Experience in coordinating events, projects or volunteer initiatives
- Understanding of youth participation principles and safeguarding.
- Experience in partnership working or stakeholder engagement .
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to engage and inspire Scouts, leaders, and international partners.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners Strong organisation and time management skills to coordinate multiple tasks effectively.
- Comfortable using digital communication tools (email, social media, online collaboration platforms).
- Ability to work independently and take initiative, while collaborating with the UK International Team.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Enthusiastic and passionate peace and global networking.
- Approachable and able to build relationships with volunteers, external partners, and international contacts.
- Adaptable, able to respond to changing priorities and needs.
- Committed to The Scouts’ values, inclusivity, and international engagement.
- A team player, keen to contribute to the success of the UK International Team.
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.
UK International Team
We are delighted to introduce a role speficially designed to support the Peace Light within the UK International Team.
The Peace Light of Bethlehem is a powerful symbol of peace, hope and international friendship. Each Advent, the Light is lit in the Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem before being transported to Austria, where Scouts from across the world gather to receive and share it. From there, the Light is carried across borders and into communities around the world. As a member of this team, you will help ensure the UK’s participation is meaningful, youth-led and nationally coordinated. From supporting young delegates attending the international ceremony, to coordinating the Light’s journey to Gilwell Park, to building a network that enables the Light to reach every Nation and Region, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to something deeply significant.
You will play a key role in strengthening partnerships, empowering young people to lead, and ensuring the Peace Light connects Scouts and communities across the UK.
If you are passionate about international Scouting, collaboration, and creating opportunities for young people to engage with a global movement for peace, we would love to hear from you.
Rob Murray (Chief Volunteer for International)
Sound good?
Before making an application please ensure that you've read carefully read our vacancy informtion. In order for us to monitor the application of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, we'd be grateful if you'd also complete the Diversity Monitoring questions on the Application Form.
Questions?
If you'd like to discuss this role in more detail, please get in touch with:
Rob Murray (Chief Volunteer for International):
Richard Flowerdew (Head of International & Events):
Next steps
Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering with our team. You can apply for the role yourself by completing the Application Form.
A Search Group has been set up to guide the selection process. They will carefully review all applications and nominations. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a short informal discussion to explore their experience and suitability for the role.
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Closing date:
Fri, April 24, 2026, 9:00 AM