UK Lead Volunteer for Safe Scouting
Leading a culture of safety, care and confidence across Scouts.
Equal opportunities
Scouts is an equal opportunity recruiter. We're committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, in particular, Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities.
About the role
The UK Lead Volunteer for Safe Scouting helps shape a culture where every young person can enjoy Scouts in the safest possible environment. It’s a national leadership role where you’ll work with volunteers and staff across the UK to champion safety, safeguarding, assurance and compliance through support, openness and shared responsibility. Sitting on the UK Leadership Team, you’ll lead and support volunteer teams, partner closely with senior staff, and help guide how safe Scouting is lived every day across the movement.
If you’re passionate about keeping young people safe, supporting volunteers with empathy and good judgement, and you’re ready to help lead safe Scouting at a national level, this could be the role for you.
For more information, take a look at the Role Information Pack below.
Find out more about the role, the skills and experience we're looking for, the application process, and more.
Find out more about how we keep young people and adults safe at Scouts.
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:
CJ Ledger (Deputy UK Chief Volunteer): [email protected]
Louis Hawker (UK Volunteering Manager): [email protected]
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 below.
A Search Group has been set up to guide the selection process. They will carefully review all applications and nominations. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Selection Day at Gilwell Park on Saturday 20 June 2026.
Apply nowKnow someone who might be a perfect fit?
Use the nomination form if you know someone that might have the skills and experience that we're looking for.
Nominations will close on Friday 22 May 2026. Then we'll get in touch with those nominated and invite them to apply for the role.
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UK Leadership Team
Closing date:
Mon, June 1, 2026, 9:00 AM