UK Liaison to the Military
Join our UK Scouts volunteer team
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
Scouting has a long and proud connection with the UK’s Armed Forces, helping young people experience adventure, teamwork and leadership through Air and Sea Scouting. The UK Liaison to the Military plays a vital part in keeping those relationships strong - and helping them grow for the future.
This volunteer role sits within the UK Programme Support Team at UK and focuses on building and maintaining effective partnerships with the Ministry of Defence (MOD), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Navy. You’ll work closely with the UK Air Scouts Team Leader and UK Sea Scouts Team Leader to ensure Air and Sea Scouting continues to thrive across the UK.
You’ll also act as the key point of contact and subject matter expert for military-related programme matters, supporting funding discussions and ensuring resources are used effectively to give young people the best possible Scouting experiences.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Air and Sea Scouting while strengthening relationships that support skills for life.
Key tasks
- Manage and support the UK Air Scouts Team Leader and UK Sea Scouts Team Leader, enabling strong and sustainable Air and Sea Scouting across the UK
- Act as the subject matter expert for the military within UKHQ, providing advice and guidance on all military-related programme matters
- Build and maintain strong, open relationships with the MOD, RAF and Royal Navy
- SupportUK HQ teams with funding discussions related to military-supported Scouting programmes
- Champion and support accreditation programmes alongside the National Air and Sea Scout Leads, ensuring standards are met and partnerships remain strong
- Help ensure funding streams are maintained and used effectively to support Air and Sea Scouting activities
- Work with the UK Programme Support Team Leader to ensure military-related programme activity aligns with Scouting’s strategic priorities
- Act as the primary point of contact at UKHQ for all military-related programme enquiries
Person specification
- Experience or knowledge of military structures and operations, particularly in relation to youth organisations or Scouting
- An understanding of Air Scouting and/or Sea Scouting, or a willingness to develop this knowledge
- Experience supporting or leading work that involves external partnerships or stakeholders
- Experience of funding processes or supporting funding discussions
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to support and coordinate national volunteer roles
- Excellent communication skills, with confidence engaging senior external partners
- Ability to build and sustain positive, professional relationships
- Good organisational skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities
- Comfortable using digital tools to support your role (including email and common Microsoft applications)
- A strong commitment to Scouting values and purpose
- Approachable, collaborative and supportive in your leadership style
- Motivated to help others succeed and develop
- Able to represent Scouting confidently and professionally with external partners
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 Programme Team
Our partnerships with the UK Armed Forces play an important role in the strength and success of Air and Sea Scouting. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to support national volunteer leaders, strengthen vital relationships and help ensure young people continue to benefit from unique and inspiring Scouting experiences.
If you’re passionate about Scouting and enjoy building strong partnerships, I’d encourage you to apply.
- Lewis Dangerfield (UK Lead Volunteer for Programme)
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:
Lewis Dangerfield (UK Lead Volunteer for Programme): [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.
A Search Group has been set up to guide the selection process. They will carefully review all applications and nominations and then invite selected applicants to the next stage, once internal checks are complete.
Interview date: TBC
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Closing date:
Fri, April 3, 2026, 9:00 AM