Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic Local Growth Officer to join our passionate Growth & Communities Team, working closely with local volunteers and stakeholders to help expand Scouting opportunities across the region.

Location: Home Based within East Lancashire

Salary:  £31,716 per annum, Band, Level 3 

Term: Fixed-Term Contract for 1 year

Working Hours: 35 hours per week (including evenings and some weekends)

About the team and role as a Local Growth Officer Role: 

Are you passionate about community development and growth? Do you thrive on working with local volunteers to create real change? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As a Local Growth Officer, you will play a pivotal role in helping the County and its Districts achieve their growth ambitions by opening new sections and engaging with local volunteers. Working closely with our national Growth and Communities Team, you’ll drive inclusive growth, focusing specifically on the East Lancashire area, a region seeing positive investment and expansion

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a county known for its investment, growth, and strong potential for success. You’ll be joining a team of enthusiastic and supportive volunteers who are dedicated to expanding Scouting opportunities for young people.

As the Local Growth Officer, Key Responsibilities:

Support and work in partnership with lead volunteers within the County

Open new Scouting provision and ensuring that Scouting is accessible to all

Inspire and enable local Scouting volunteers to devise and apply

To advise and support and encourage local Scouting volunteers

Work with other colleagues within the Growth & Communities Team

Recruit new adult volunteers to support the County and Group's long-term sustainability

Help identify, create, and design new tools and resources to support inclusive membership

Who we’re looking for as our Local Growth Officer:

Ability to work effectively as part of a remote team.

Excellent planning and organisational skills

Confident public speaker and skilled at presenting ideas

Experience of working with volunteer groups

Experienced in community engagement

Experience using digital platforms

Self-starter with the ability to work remotely.

Benefits:

We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.

28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas

Flexible working hours

Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department

Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary

Family Friendly employer with generous family leave

Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub

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