Group Roles

Outline: Organise a team of volunteers to plan and deliver the Squirrels Programme. Empowering young people to learn new skills, make new friends and learn to stand on their own two feet. No two weeks are the same, but the impact you make is always great.

Responsible to: Group Scout Leader

Responsible for: Young Leaders whilst they are working in the Section

Main Contacts: Young people and their Parents/Carers, Drey team members, Group Scout Leader, Beaver Leaders, Assistant District Commissioner (Squirrels), Group Treasurer

Appointment Requirements:

Complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of the Scout Association's policies).
It's expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity and require a disclosure check to be completed.
Within five months of starting the role, complete applicable Getting Started training modules, which cover Essential Information, Safety, Safeguarding and GDPR.
Continue the Scout training programme to achieve the Wood Badge within three years.
Renew safeguarding and safety training
Take part in ongoing learning opportunities.
It's expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity and require a disclosure check to be completed.

Main Tasks

Planning and delivering a great Programme

Deliver a fun, inclusive and age-appropriate programme
Make sure activities are safe in accordance with Scouts POR (Policy, Organisation and Rules)
Encourage Squirrels to participate in activities and guide them towards receiving their badges
Involve Squirrels with programme planning in an age-appropriate way
Gather regular feedback from Squirrels about the programme
Working with the Squirrels and members of the team, deliver a Community Impact project
Work with Beaver leaders to help Squirrels move-on to the Beaver Colony

Running the Squirrel Drey

Encourage parents, carers and other adults to help run the Squirrel Drey
Welcome and guide new members
Recruit and support at least one Young Leader to help run the Squirrel Drey
Share and allocate tasks and agree responsibilities with team members.
Check in with members of the team regularly to see how things are going
Keep records of Squirrels in accordance with UK Data protection act 2018.
Maintain good communications with parents/carers of Squirrels
Make sure the Squirrel Drey reflects the diversity of the local community

Be a part of the Scout Group

Attend and contribute to Scout Group leader meetings.
With support from the Group Treasurer and Group Scout Leader, make sure all financial procedures are followed.
On behalf of the Squirrel Drey team, attend meetings with other Squirrel Drey leaders organised by the Scout District.

Outline of the Role: Supporting meetings, programme planning and the of running activities or games. Empowering young people to learn new skills, make new friends and learn to stand on their own two feet. No two weeks are the same, but the impact you make is always great.

Responsible to: Group Scout Leader

Responsible for: N/A

Main Contacts: Young people and their Parents/Carers, Drey team members, Group Scout Leader, Beaver Leaders
Assistant District Commissioner (Squirrels), Group Treasurer

Appointment Requirements:

Complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of the Scout Association's policies)
It's expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity and require a disclosure check to be completed.
Within five months of starting the role, complete applicable Getting Started training modules, which cover Essential Information, Safety, Safeguarding and GDPR.
Continue the Scout training programme to achieve the Wood Badge within three years.
Renew safeguarding and safety training
Take part in ongoing learning opportunities.

Main Tasks

Planning and delivering a great Programme

Assist with the delivery of a fun, inclusive and age-appropriate programme
Help to deliver safe activities in accordance with Scouts POR (Policy, Organisation and Rules)
Encourage Squirrels to participate in activities and guide them towards receiving their badges
Help Squirrels to get involved with programme planning in an age-appropriate way
Help to gather regular feedback from Squirrels about the programme
Support Squirrels, Young Leaders and other members of the team to plan and deliver a Community Impact project
Help the Squirrel Section Leader to co-ordinate Squirrels moving-on to the Beaver Colony

Running the Squirrel Drey

Encourage parents, carers and other adults to help run the Squirrel Drey
Welcome and guide new members
Offer support to Young Leaders
Help the Squirrel Section Leader to allocate tasks and agree responsibilities with team members.
Keep records of Squirrels in accordance with UK Data protection act 2018.
Maintain good communications with parents/carers of Squirrels
Help to make sure the Squirrel Drey reflects the diversity of the local community

Be a part of the Scout Group

Attend and contribute to Scout Group leader meetings.
With support from the Group Treasurer and Group Scout Leader, make sure all financial procedures are followed.
On behalf of the Squirrel Drey team, attend meetings with other Squirrel Drey leaders organised by the Scout District.

Outline: Manage and lead the operation of the Section. In particular, the planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme, with the help of Assistant Section Leaders, Section Assistants, Young Leaders and members of Scout Active Support as appropriate. Some of the tasks for which the Section Leader is responsible may be delegated to others in the Section, including other Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders and Section Assistants.

Responsible to: Group Scout Leader

Responsible for: Young Leaders whilst they are working in the Section

Main Contacts: Young people, parents/carers, Assistant Leaders, Section Assistants, other Section Leaders within the Group, Group Scout Leader, Assistant District and County/Area Commissioners (Section), Explorer Scout Leader (Young Leaders), Young Leaders, Group Trustees, sponsors of the Group.

Appointment requirements: Must successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of The Scout Association's policies). During the five months of Provisional Appointment the relevant Getting Started modules must be completed. A Wood Badge must be completed within three years of Full Appointment, and ongoing safeguarding and safety training.

It's expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity.

Main Tasks

Delivery of a Balanced Programme:

Delivery of a safe, exciting and stimulating Balanced Programme for the Section taking into account the needs, interests and abilities of the young people.
Ensure the safe delivery of the programme in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Ensure that every young person in the Section has the opportunity to attend at least one nights away experience each year.
Actively support and promote the achievement of badges and awards in particular the Chief Scouts’ Award.
Actively work with other adults in the Group to support and promote Group or multi-section activities and events.
Ensure regular opportunities are provided for young people to express their views on the programme and running on the Section, and that those views are taken into account (for example using Log Chews, Pack, Troop, Sixer or Patrol Leader forums, or any other method).
Actively co-operate with other section leaders to promote the Moving On from Section to Section.

Operation of the Section:

Work with the Group Scout Leader, the Group Trustee Board and others to support recruiting and inducting appropriate Assistant Leaders and Section Assistants.
Agree responsibilities with Assistant Section Leaders, Section Assistants and parent helpers taking into account the development of the individual’s leadership potential.
Ensure accurate records are kept of the young people in the Section in accordance with the Data Protection Act and pass these records to the Section Leader when the young person reaches the age to move up to the next Section.
Regularly review the operation of the Section.
Make and maintain good relationships with parents/carers of the young people. This may include running a parent rota and/or inviting parents to support camps or other residential experiences.

Wider Group tasks:

Follow the Group’s financial procedures which must be in accordance with POR.
Attend and contribute to relevant Group and District meetings. These may include meetings of the Group Council, the Group Trustee Board, Leaders’ meetings (at Group, District or County level), and AGMs.
Note: Section Leaders can sit on the Group Trustee Board by indicating their willingness to do so each year at the Group AGM.

Note: any other tasks are to be agreed with the Line Manager.

Outline: Support the operation of the Section. In particular, the planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme, with the help of other Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders, Section Assistants, Young Leaders and members of Scout Active Support as appropriate. Some of the tasks for which the Assistant Section Leader is responsible may be delegated to others in the Section, including other Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders and Section Assistants.

Responsible to: Group Scout Leader.

Main Contacts: Young People, parents/carers, Section Leaders, Section Assistants, other Assistant Section Leaders within the Group, Group Scout Leader, Assistant District and County/Area Commissioners (Section), Explorer Scout Leader (Young Leaders), Young Leaders, Group Trustees, Sponsors of the Group.

Appointment Requirements: Must successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of The Scout Association's policies). During the 5 months of Provisional Appointment the relevant Getting Started modules must be completed and a Wood Badge must be completed within three years of Full Appointment, as well as ongoing safeguarding and safety training.

It's expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity.

Main Tasks

Delivery of a Balanced Programme:

Support the delivery of a safe, exciting and stimulating Balanced Programme for the Section taking into account the needs, interests and abilities of the Young People.
Support the safe delivery of the programme in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Ensuring that every young person in the Section has the opportunity to attend at least one night’s away experience each year.
Actively support and promote the achievement of badges and awards, in particular the Chief Scouts Award.
Actively work with other adults in the Group to support and promote Group or multi-section activities and events.
Agree how you can support the Section Leader to ensure regular opportunities are provided for young people to express their views on the programme and running on the Section, and that those views are taken into account (for example using Log Chews, Pack, Troop, Sixer or Patrol Leader forums, or any other method).
Actively support the Section Leaders to promote the Moving On from Section to Section.

Operation of the Section

Work with the Group Scout Leader, the Group Trustee Board and others to support recruiting and inducting appropriate Section Leaders, Assistant Leaders and Section Assistants.
Agree responsibilities with the Section Leader(s), Assistant Section Leader(s), Section Assistants and parent helpers taking into account the development of the individual’s leadership potential.
Ensure accurate records are kept of the Young People in the Section in accordance with the Data Protection Act and pass these records to the Section Leader when the Young Person reaches the age to move up to the next Section.
Regularly review the operation of the Section.
Make and maintain good relationships with parents/carers of the Young People. This may include running a parent rota and/or inviting parents to support camps or other residential experiences.

Wider Group tasks:

Follow the Group’s financial procedures which must be in accordance with POR.
Attend and contribute to relevant Group and District meetings. These may include meetings of the Group Council, Leaders’ meetings (at Group, District or County level), and AGMs.

Note: any other tasks are to be agreed with the Line Manager.

Outline: Manage and lead the operation of the Section. In particular, the planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme, with the help of Assistant Section Leaders, Section Assistants, Young Leaders and members of Scout Active Support as appropriate. Some of the tasks for which the Section Leader is responsible may be delegated to others in the Section, including other Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders and Section Assistants.

Responsible to: Group Scout Leader

Responsible for: Young Leaders whilst they are working in the Section

Main Contacts: Young people, parents/carers, Assistant Leaders, Section Assistants, other Section Leaders within the Group, Group Scout Leader, Assistant District and County/Area Commissioners (Section), Explorer Scout Leader (Young Leaders), Young Leaders, Group Trustees, sponsors of the Group.

Appointment requirements: Must successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of The Scout Association's policies). During the five months of Provisional Appointment the relevant Getting Started modules must be completed. A Wood Badge must be completed within three years of Full Appointment, and ongoing safeguarding and safety training.

It's expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity.

Main Tasks

Delivery of a Balanced Programme:

Delivery of a safe, exciting and stimulating Balanced Programme for the Section taking into account the needs, interests and abilities of the young people.
Ensure the safe delivery of the programme in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Ensure that every young person in the Section has the opportunity to attend at least one nights away experience each year.
Actively support and promote the achievement of badges and awards in particular the Chief Scouts’ Award.
Actively work with other adults in the Group to support and promote Group or multi-section activities and events.
Ensure regular opportunities are provided for young people to express their views on the programme and running on the Section, and that those views are taken into account (for example using Log Chews, Pack, Troop, Sixer or Patrol Leader forums, or any other method).
Actively co-operate with other section leaders to promote the Moving On from Section to Section.

Operation of the Section:

Work with the Group Scout Leader, the Group Trustee Board and others to support recruiting and inducting appropriate Assistant Leaders and Section Assistants.
Agree responsibilities with Assistant Section Leaders, Section Assistants and parent helpers taking into account the development of the individual’s leadership potential.
Ensure accurate records are kept of the young people in the Section in accordance with the Data Protection Act and pass these records to the Section Leader when the young person reaches the age to move up to the next Section.
Regularly review the operation of the Section.
Make and maintain good relationships with parents/carers of the young people. This may include running a parent rota and/or inviting parents to support camps or other residential experiences.

Wider Group tasks:

Follow the Group’s financial procedures which must be in accordance with POR.
Attend and contribute to relevant Group and District meetings. These may include meetings of the Group Council, the Group Trustee Board, Leaders’ meetings (at Group, District or County level), and AGMs.
Note: Section Leaders can sit on the Group Trustee Board by indicating their willingness to do so each year at the Group AGM.

Note: any other tasks are to be agreed with the Line Manager.

Outline: Support the operation of the Section. In particular, the planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme, with the help of other Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders, Section Assistants, Young Leaders and members of Scout Active Support as appropriate. Some of the tasks for which the Assistant Section Leader is responsible may be delegated to others in the Section, including other Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders and Section Assistants.

Responsible to: Group Scout Leader.

Main Contacts: Young People, parents/carers, Section Leaders, Section Assistants, other Assistant Section Leaders within the Group, Group Scout Leader, Assistant District and County/Area Commissioners (Section), Explorer Scout Leader (Young Leaders), Young Leaders, Group Trustees, Sponsors of the Group.

Appointment Requirements: Must successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of The Scout Association's policies). During the 5 months of Provisional Appointment the relevant Getting Started modules must be completed and a Wood Badge must be completed within three years of Full Appointment, as well as ongoing safeguarding and safety training.

It's expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity.

Main Tasks

Delivery of a Balanced Programme:

Support the delivery of a safe, exciting and stimulating Balanced Programme for the Section taking into account the needs, interests and abilities of the Young People.
Support the safe delivery of the programme in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Ensuring that every young person in the Section has the opportunity to attend at least one night’s away experience each year.
Actively support and promote the achievement of badges and awards, in particular the Chief Scouts Award.
Actively work with other adults in the Group to support and promote Group or multi-section activities and events.
Agree how you can support the Section Leader to ensure regular opportunities are provided for young people to express their views on the programme and running on the Section, and that those views are taken into account (for example using Log Chews, Pack, Troop, Sixer or Patrol Leader forums, or any other method).
Actively support the Section Leaders to promote the Moving On from Section to Section.

Operation of the Section

Work with the Group Scout Leader, the Group Trustee Board and others to support recruiting and inducting appropriate Section Leaders, Assistant Leaders and Section Assistants.
Agree responsibilities with the Section Leader(s), Assistant Section Leader(s), Section Assistants and parent helpers taking into account the development of the individual’s leadership potential.
Ensure accurate records are kept of the Young People in the Section in accordance with the Data Protection Act and pass these records to the Section Leader when the Young Person reaches the age to move up to the next Section.
Regularly review the operation of the Section.
Make and maintain good relationships with parents/carers of the Young People. This may include running a parent rota and/or inviting parents to support camps or other residential experiences.

Wider Group tasks:

Follow the Group’s financial procedures which must be in accordance with POR.
Attend and contribute to relevant Group and District meetings. These may include meetings of the Group Council, Leaders’ meetings (at Group, District or County level), and AGMs.

Note: any other tasks are to be agreed with the Line Manager.

Outline: Manage and lead the operation of the Section. In particular, the planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme, with the help of Assistant Section Leaders, Section Assistants, Young Leaders and members of Scout Active Support as appropriate. Some of the tasks for which the Section Leader is responsible may be delegated to others in the Section, including other Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders and Section Assistants.

Responsible to: Group Scout Leader

Responsible for: Young Leaders whilst they are working in the Section

Main Contacts: Young people, parents/carers, Assistant Leaders, Section Assistants, other Section Leaders within the Group, Group Scout Leader, Assistant District and County/Area Commissioners (Section), Explorer Scout Leader (Young Leaders), Young Leaders, Group Trustees, sponsors of the Group.

Appointment requirements: Must successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of The Scout Association's policies). During the five months of Provisional Appointment the relevant Getting Started modules must be completed. A Wood Badge must be completed within three years of Full Appointment, and ongoing safeguarding and safety training.

It's expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity.

Main Tasks

Delivery of a Balanced Programme:

Delivery of a safe, exciting and stimulating Balanced Programme for the Section taking into account the needs, interests and abilities of the young people.
Ensure the safe delivery of the programme in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Ensure that every young person in the Section has the opportunity to attend at least one nights away experience each year.
Actively support and promote the achievement of badges and awards in particular the Chief Scouts’ Award.
Actively work with other adults in the Group to support and promote Group or multi-section activities and events.
Ensure regular opportunities are provided for young people to express their views on the programme and running on the Section, and that those views are taken into account (for example using Log Chews, Pack, Troop, Sixer or Patrol Leader forums, or any other method).
Actively co-operate with other section leaders to promote the Moving On from Section to Section.

Operation of the Section:

Work with the Group Scout Leader, the Group Trustee Board and others to support recruiting and inducting appropriate Assistant Leaders and Section Assistants.
Agree responsibilities with Assistant Section Leaders, Section Assistants and parent helpers taking into account the development of the individual’s leadership potential.
Ensure accurate records are kept of the young people in the Section in accordance with the Data Protection Act and pass these records to the Section Leader when the young person reaches the age to move up to the next Section.
Regularly review the operation of the Section.
Make and maintain good relationships with parents/carers of the young people. This may include running a parent rota and/or inviting parents to support camps or other residential experiences.

Wider Group tasks:

Follow the Group’s financial procedures which must be in accordance with POR.
Attend and contribute to relevant Group and District meetings. These may include meetings of the Group Council, the Group Trustee Board, Leaders’ meetings (at Group, District or County level), and AGMs.
Note: Section Leaders can sit on the Group Trustee Board by indicating their willingness to do so each year at the Group AGM.

Note: any other tasks are to be agreed with the Line Manager.

Outline: Support the operation of the Section. In particular, the planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme, with the help of other Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders, Section Assistants, Young Leaders and members of Scout Active Support as appropriate. Some of the tasks for which the Assistant Section Leader is responsible may be delegated to others in the Section, including other Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders and Section Assistants.

Responsible to: Group Scout Leader.

Main Contacts: Young People, parents/carers, Section Leaders, Section Assistants, other Assistant Section Leaders within the Group, Group Scout Leader, Assistant District and County/Area Commissioners (Section), Explorer Scout Leader (Young Leaders), Young Leaders, Group Trustees, Sponsors of the Group.

Appointment Requirements: Must successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of The Scout Association's policies). During the 5 months of Provisional Appointment the relevant Getting Started modules must be completed and a Wood Badge must be completed within three years of Full Appointment, as well as ongoing safeguarding and safety training.

It's expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity.

Main Tasks

Delivery of a Balanced Programme:

Support the delivery of a safe, exciting and stimulating Balanced Programme for the Section taking into account the needs, interests and abilities of the Young People.
Support the safe delivery of the programme in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Ensuring that every young person in the Section has the opportunity to attend at least one night’s away experience each year.
Actively support and promote the achievement of badges and awards, in particular the Chief Scouts Award.
Actively work with other adults in the Group to support and promote Group or multi-section activities and events.
Agree how you can support the Section Leader to ensure regular opportunities are provided for young people to express their views on the programme and running on the Section, and that those views are taken into account (for example using Log Chews, Pack, Troop, Sixer or Patrol Leader forums, or any other method).
Actively support the Section Leaders to promote the Moving On from Section to Section.

Operation of the Section

Work with the Group Scout Leader, the Group Trustee Board and others to support recruiting and inducting appropriate Section Leaders, Assistant Leaders and Section Assistants.
Agree responsibilities with the Section Leader(s), Assistant Section Leader(s), Section Assistants and parent helpers taking into account the development of the individual’s leadership potential.
Ensure accurate records are kept of the Young People in the Section in accordance with the Data Protection Act and pass these records to the Section Leader when the Young Person reaches the age to move up to the next Section.
Regularly review the operation of the Section.
Make and maintain good relationships with parents/carers of the Young People. This may include running a parent rota and/or inviting parents to support camps or other residential experiences.

Wider Group tasks:

Follow the Group’s financial procedures which must be in accordance with POR.
Attend and contribute to relevant Group and District meetings. These may include meetings of the Group Council, Leaders’ meetings (at Group, District or County level), and AGMs.

Note: any other tasks are to be agreed with the Line Manager.

Outline: To manage and support the Scout Group and its Leaders to ensure it runs effectively and that Scouting within the Group develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association.

Responsible to: District Commissioner (or deputy if appropriate).

Main Contacts: Section Leaders and their leadership teams in the Group, parents/carers of the young people in the Scout Group, Group Trustees, sponsoring authority of the Group (if applicable), Group Scout Active Support Manager, District Commissioner, Deputy District Commissioner(s), other Group Scout Leaders in the District, County/Area/Region (Scotland) Commissioner.

Appointment requirements: Must successfully complete the appointment process within 5 months of the role start date. The relevant Getting Started modules must be completed within 5 months of the role start date. A Wood Badge must be completed within three years of the role start date and Safeguarding and Safety training completed renewed every three years.

It's expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity.

Main Tasks

Ensure that the Scout Group thrives and has the best systems in place to support adult volunteers and develop the Group – including a Group Trustee Board and Section leadership teams.
Provide line management and support to the Leaders in the Scout Group, including setting objectives for their work and holding regular reviews and one-to-one meetings.
Ensure that the Scout Group has an adequate team of supported and appropriate adults working effectively together and with others to meet the Scouting needs of the area.
Ensure that a challenging, exciting and balanced programme is offered to young people in the Scout Group.
Work with the District Commissioner, Deputy District Commissioner(s) and other Group Scout Leaders in the District to ensure that the District thrives and supports Scout Groups.
Note: Some of the tasks for which the Group Scout Leader is responsible may be delegated to others in the Group, including a Deputy Group Scout Leader, if appointed.

Person specification

Knowledge and experience:

Essential:

Ability to manage adults effectively

Desirable:

Understanding of the challenges of working in the voluntary sector
Experience of working with young people and/or community work with adult groups
Experience of working in the Scout or Guide Movement as an adult

Skills:

Essential:

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Provide advice and guidance effectively to others
Provide inspirational leadership for the Group
Build, maintain and facilitate effective working relationships with a wide range of people
Enable others to identify issues, clarify objectives, develop attainable objectives and gain the necessary skills and confidence to work as an effective team
Ability to negotiate compromises
Plan, manage and monitor own tasks and time
Construct and implement long-term plans that improve and expand the Scouting offered to young people and identify any training, resources and other needs required to undertake this work
Use basic computer software

Personal qualities:

Essential:

An understanding of the needs of adult volunteers
Flexible approach
Self-motivated
Able to work as part of a team and promote good teamwork
Resourceful, energetic and enthusiastic about the job
Acceptance of the fundamentals of the Scout Movement

Detailed description of the role

The role of Group Scout Leader is based around six key areas of leadership and management.

1. Providing direction – as an effective Group Scout Leader you will be required to:

Lead by example to promote a co-operative culture of working in the Group.
Create a vision for the future development of the Group that takes into account the strategic objectives of The Scout Association and the plans for your District.
Develop a plan to realise the vision for the Group, implement and regularly review it.
Provide leadership, inspiration and motivation for all adults volunteering in the Group.
Ensure that everyone in the Group follows the policies and rules of The Scout Association.
Carry out regular one-to-one meetings and support adults who report directly to you.

2. Working with people – as an effective Group Scout Leader you will be required to:

Develop good working relationships based on trust and Scout values with adults in the Group and with others in Scouting.
Plan for and ensure that suitable adults are recruited to work in appropriate roles in the Group.
Manage and support the adults in the Group – including allocating tasks and reviewing their progress.
Support adults in the Group to develop by: completing formal training requirements, learning on the job, trying out new skills and addressing problems affecting performance.
Build a team spirit in the Group and support the development of the team as a whole.
Address conflict as it occurs within the Group and reduce the likelihood of it happening through good communication and other methods.
Run effective Leaders’ Meetings in the Group and participate fully in the Group Trustee Board and District meetings.
Ensure that adults in the Group perform to agreed standards and if serious problems occur, that correct procedures are followed in consultation with the District Commissioner.
Carry out effective reviews and re-assign or retire people if necessary.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with other relevant organisations in the
Group’s local area.

3. Achieving results – as an effective Group Scout Leader you will be required to:

Satisfactorily complete projects in the Group for which you are responsible.
Satisfactorily resolve problems and issues raised by adult and youth members of the Group and by parents or carers of youth members in the Group.

4. Enabling change – as an effective Group Scout Leader you will be required to:

Encourage adults in the Group to think of new and creative ways to improve the Group.
Be enthusiastic about new ideas, give constructive feedback on those ideas and encourage and support further work on them.
Carry out plans to implement change, working together with all members of the Group.
Recognise the contribution of others towards change and improvement.

5. Using resources – as an effective Group Scout Leader you will be required to:

As part of the Trustee Board, manage the Group’s budget.
As part of the Trustee Board, ensure that there is an adequate income for the
Group including identifying other income sources such as grants.
Work with the Trustee Board and Leaders to ensure that the Group’s meeting place and equipment are safe and that adult volunteers act in a responsible manner.
Work with the Section Leaders and the Trustee Board to ensure that the Group
has sufficient physical resources to support the programme.
Work with adults and youth Members to minimise the negative impact and maximise the
positive impact that the Group has on the environment.
Make decisions about all matters within the Group based on the best available information.
Ensure that all adults in the Group have the right information provided in a timely manner and in the most effective way.

6. Managing your time and personal skills – as an effective Group Scout Leader you will be required to:

Agree realistic goals and targets with the District Commissioner for the development of the Scout Group that work towards The Scout Association’s strategic objectives.
Ask other adult volunteers for feedback about how you carry out your role and act on it.
Regularly check how you use your time and identify possible improvements so that you focus on the goals and priorities that you have agreed with the District Commissioner.
Identify the skills and knowledge that you need to develop or improve and the steps you will follow to do so.
Attend National, Regional, County/Area and District Group Scout Leader meetings, workshops and events.

Outline: The Chair will lead the Executive Committee, ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities within the Group, District or County/Area/Region. The Chair will work closely with the Group Scout Leader/ relevant Commissioner to achieve the purpose of The Scout Association through the development of local Scouting, in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

Responsible for: Executive Committee Members.

Responsible to: The relevant Scout Council.

Appointment requirements: Must successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of The Scout Association's policies).

It's expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity.

The responsibilities of the Chair:

Objectively and impartially chairing and facilitating Executive Committee meetings.
Acting as the Chair of the relevant Scout Council.
Planning the annual cycle of Executive Committee meetings and setting the agenda for Executive Committee meetings.
Monitoring that decisions and actions agreed at Executive Committee meetings are implemented.
Working closely with the GSL / relevant Commissioner to ensure there are long term and short term goals and the role the Executive Committee can play in helping to achieve these.
Providing direction for the Executive Committee.
Ensuring that all Executive Committee Members have been briefed and inducted into their roles, receive appropriate training, and are aware of their status as charity trustees.
Addressing and resolving conflicts that arise.
Membership and attendance of any working groups or sub-Committees set up by the Executive Committee, where appropriate.
For District and County/Area/Regional Chair, acting as the final appeal point for appointment disagreements between the Appointments Advisory Committee and District or County/Area/Region Commissioner.

General Executive Committee responsibilities:

To be a full and active participant in Executive Committee meetings and activities.
To uphold the responsibilities of an Executive Committee as outlined in The Scout Association’s Policy Organisation and Rules.
Willingness and eligibility to act as a Charity Trustee for the Group, District or County/Area/Region.*
Contribute to the strategic aims and future development of the Group, District or County/Area/Region.
An understanding of their own role, and the role of others on the Executive Committee.
A commitment to understanding and forming opinions on the key discussion points and responsibilities of the Executive Committee.
Willingness to complete various tasks which support the work of the Executive Committee and aims of the Group, District or County/Area/Region.

Skills for a Chair:

Strong leadership skills
Strong communication and inter-personal skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Able to think creatively and solve problems
Able to motivate others and encourage participation
Able to handle and resolve conflict effectively
Willing to speak one’s mind and listen to the views of others.
Able to maintain independent and objective judgement
Willing to actively design and contribute to the strategic vision of the Group, District or County/Area/Region
Willingness to take decisions which will further the work of the Group, District or County/Area/Region.

Note: any other tasks are to be agreed with the Line Manager.

Outline: The Secretary will support the Chair of the Executive Committee to ensure the smooth functioning and sound administration of the Scout Group, District or County/Area/Region in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

Responsible to: The relevant Scout Council.

Appointment Requirements: Must successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of The Scout Association's policies).

It's expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity.

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The responsibilities of the Secretary:

Provide administrative support to the running of the Executive Committee.
Act as Secretary for the relevant Scout Council.
Work with the Chair of the Executive Committee to set meeting agendas and arrange meeting logistics for the Executive Committee.
Taking accurate and accessible minutes of Executive Committee meetings.
Distributing agendas, minutes and supporting documents for Executive Committee meetings.
Maintaining accurate records for the administration of the Group, District or County/Area/Region; including meeting minutes, census details, ownership of property and equipment, insurance and financial information.
Ensuring the safety and security of records maintained by the Executive Committee, complying with appropriate legal requirements.
Communicating with the Executive Committee and relevant Scout Council.
Support the completion of the Annual Census return.
Preparing the appropriate administration for the Annual General Meeting, including collating the Annual Report and Accounts for the Annual General Meeting.

General Executive Committee Responsibilities:

To be a full and active participant in Executive Committee meetings and activities.
To uphold the responsibilities of an Executive Committee as outlined in The Scout Association’s Policy Organisation and Rules.
Willingness and eligibility to act as a Charity Trustee for the Group, District or County/Area/Region.*
Contribute to the strategic aims and future development of the Group, District or County/Area/Region

Skills for a Secretary:

Strong organisational skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Able to think creatively and solve problems
Good IT skills
Ability to summarise information for different audiences
Willing to speak one’s mind and listen to the views of others.
Able to maintain independent and objective judgement

Note: any other tasks are to be agreed with the Line Manager.

Outline: The Treasurer will provide sound financial administration, support and information to the Executive Committee and Group, District or County/Area/Region in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.

Responsible to: The relevant Scout Council.

Appointment requirements: Requirements: Must successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of The Scout Association's policies).

It's expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity.

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The Responsibilities of the Treasurer:

Manage and monitor the financial activities of the Group and its Sections, District or County/Area/Region and Executive Committee.
Act as Treasurer for the relevant Scout Council.
Prepare and present financial reports and accounts to the Executive Committee.
Leading the Executive Committee in the creation of budgets and financial planning and monitoring of these.
Ensuring that all financial reports, annual statements of account and supporting documents (including receipts, cheque books and bank statements) are maintained accurately and in accordance with legal regulations.
Ensuring that the Group, District or County/Area/Region is financially able to function, has appropriate reserves and accounting procedures and controls in place.
Prepare the Annual Statement of Accounts for independent examination and approval by the Executive Committee and presenting these at the Annual General Meeting.
Administering the process of Independent Examination of the Annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with Policy, Organisation and Rules.
Membership and attendance of any finance working groups or sub-Committees set by the Executive Committee where appropriate.

General Executive Committee Responsibilities:

To be a full and active participant in Executive Committee meetings and activities.
To uphold the responsibilities of an Executive Committee as outlined in The Scout Association’s Policy Organisation and Rules.
Willingness and eligibility to act as a Charity Trustee for the Group, District or County/Area/Region.*
Contribute to the strategic aims and future development of the Group, District or County/Area/Region.
An understanding of their own role and the role of others on the Executive Committee.
A commitment to understanding and forming opinions on the key discussion points and responsibilities of the Executive Committee.
Willingness to complete various tasks which support the work of the Executive Committee and aims of the Group, District or County/Area/Region.

Skills for a Treasurer:

Strong organisational skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Able to think creatively and solve problems
Previous experience of financial management or the role of a Charity Treasurer
Able to analyse financial information effectively
Good IT skills
Ability to summarise financial information for different audiences
Willing to speak one’s mind and listen to the views of others.
Able to maintain independent and objective judgement

Note: any other tasks are to be agreed with the Line Manager.

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