FS330074

Title: County Commissioner

Outline: To manage and support the Scout County to ensure it runs effectively and that Scouting within the County develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association so that the County provides good quality Scouting for young people and proactively supports and manages adults in the County.

Responsible to: Regional Commissioner.

Responsible for: District Commissioners, Deputy County Commissioners, Assistant County Commissioners, County Network Scout Commissioner, County Training Manager, County Scout Active Support Managers, County Scouters, County Advisers, County Media Development Manager.

Main Contacts: Deputy County Commissioners, Assistant County Commissioners, County Chairman, County Network Scout Commissioner, members of the County Trustee Board and its subcommittees, District Commissioners, County Training Manager, County Scout Active Support Managers, members of the Regional Development Service, other County Commissioners in the Region, members of the local community, schools and other youth organisations.

Appointment requirements: Must complete the relevant training (a wood badge) within three years of taking up the role. Must be eligible for charity trustee status (as a member of the County Trustee Board).

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

Main Tasks

Delivery of a Balanced Programme

Ensure that the County thrives and has the best systems in place to support Scout Districts, to support all adults in the County and to develop Scouting in the County.
Provide line management and support to the adults in the County that directly report to you including setting objectives for their work and holding regular reviews and one-to-one meetings.
Produce a vision for the County and implement a development plan to meet that vision.
Ensure that a challenging, exciting and balance programme is offered to young people in the Scout Group.
Ensure that the County 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 problems within the County are resolved so that excellent Scouting is provided to young people in the County.
Work with the Regional Commissioner and other County Commissioners in the Region to share ideas and implement initiatives to support Scouting in the County.

Note: Some of the tasks for which the County Commissioner is responsible may be delegated to others in the County, including a Deputy County Commissioner, if appointed.

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 Essential
Provide advice and guidance effectively to others Essential
Provide inspirational leadership for the County Essential
Provide strategic direction for the County Essential
Motivate adults volunteering in the County Essential
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 County Commissioner is based around six key areas of leadership and management.

1. Providing direction – as an effective County Commissioner you will be required to:

Lead by example to promote a co-operative culture of working in the County.
Create a vision for the future development of the County that takes into account the strategic objectives of The Scout Association.
Develop a plan to realise the vision for the County, implement and regularly review it.
Provide leadership, inspiration and motivation for all adults volunteering in the County.
Ensure that everyone in the County 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 County Commissioner you will be required to:

Develop good working relationships based on trust and Scout values with the adults in the County and with others in Scouting.
Manage succession planning and identify the roles that you need to make the County work effectively and recruit suitable people into those roles.
Allocate tasks to people within the County and monitor the progress of those tasks.
Support adults in the County Team 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 County and support the development of the team as a whole.
Address conflict as it occurs within the County and reduce the likelihood of it happening through good communication and other methods.
Run effective team meetings in the County and participate fully in the County Trustee Board and Region meetings.
Ensure that adults in the County perform to agreed standards and if serious problems occur, the correct procedures are followed in consultation with the Regional Commissioner.
Appropriately acknowledge good work carried out in the County (through local events and the national Scout adult award scheme).
Carry out effective reviews and re-assign or retire people if necessary.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with other relevant organisations in the County’s local area.

3. Achieving results – as an effective County Commissioner you will be required to:

Satisfactorily complete projects in the County for which you are responsible.
Ensure that all the initiatives in the County are managed appropriately.
Ensure that there are appropriate processes in place within the County so that Scouting is delivered effectively to young people.
With the County Trustee Board and the County Team ensure that Scouting is promoted locally.
Build up an understanding of the young people in your local area and ensure that Scouting is promoted effectively to them, including focusing on their needs and expectations.
Monitor and review the progress that District Commissioners are making against their targets and development plans.
Have a robust County development plan in place and regularly review progress.
Satisfactorily resolve problems and issues raised by adult and youth members of the County and by parents or carers of youth members in the County.
Continually improve the performance of all elements of Scouting within the County.

4. Enabling change – as an effective County Commissioner you will be required to:

Support and encourage adults in the County to think of new and creative ways to improve Scouting within the County.
Be enthusiastic about new ideas, give constructive feedback on those ideas and encourage and support further work on them.
Communicate your vision for the future of the County and lead people through changes that this vision requires.
Develop effective plans to implement change and then carry them out, working together with relevant members of the County.
Recognise the contribution of others towards change and improvement.

5. Using resources – as an effective County Commissioner you will be required to

As part of the County Trustee Board, ensure that appropriate financial measures are in place.
As part of the County Trustee Board, ensure that there is an adequate income for the County including the identification of other income sources such as grants.
Ensure that the health and safety of everyone involved in Scouting within the County is properly managed at all levels.
Work with the County Trustee Board and the County Team to ensure that the County has sufficient physical resources to support its work with youth members.
Work with the County Trustee Board and the County Team to minimise the negative impact and maximise the positive impact that the County has on the environment.
Make decisions about matters within the County based on the best available information.
Ensure that key knowledge within the County is properly managed and used to improve the operation of Scouting within the County.

Provide resources, support and encouragement for teams of volunteers within the County to work in many ways.

6. Managing your time and personal skills – as an effective County Commissioner you will be required to:

Agree realistic goals and targets with the Regional Commissioner for the development of the County that work towards The Scout Association’s strategic objectives.
Consider the future requirements of your role then identify the skills and knowledge that you need to develop or improve and the steps you will follow to do so.
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 Regional Commissioner.
Ask other adult volunteers for feedback about how you carry out your role and act on it.
Attend National and Regional meetings, workshops and events for County Commissioners.

FS330075

Title: Area Commissioner

Outline: To manage and support the Scout Area to ensure it runs effectively and that Scouting within the Area develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association so that the Area provides good quality Scouting for young people and proactively supports and manages adults in the Area.

Responsible to: Chief Commissioner for Wales.

Responsible for: District Commissioners, Deputy Area Commissioners, Assistant Area Commissioners, Area Network Scout Commissioner, Area Training Manager, Area Scout Active Support Manager(s), Area Scouters, Area Advisers, Area Media Development Manager.

Main contacts: Deputy Area Commissioners, Assistant Area Commissioners, Area Chairman, Area Network Scout Commissioner, members of the Area Trustee Board and its sub-committees, District Commissioners, Area Training Manager, Area Scout Active Support Manager(s), Field Commissioners, Local Development Officers, other Area Commissioners, members of the local community, schools and other youth organisations.

Appointment requirements: Must complete the relevant training (a wood badge) within three years of taking up the role. Must be eligible for charity trustee status (as a member of the Area Trustee Board).

Main tasks:

Ensure that the Area thrives and has the best systems in place to support the Scout Districts, to support all adult volunteers in the Area and to develop Scouting in the Area.
Provide line management and support to the adults in the Area that directly report to you including setting objectives for their work and holding regular reviews and one-to-one meetings.
Produce a vision for the Area and implement a development plan to meet that vision.
Ensure that Scouting in the Area is attractive to young people and adults from all backgrounds in the Area.
Ensure that the Area 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 problems within the Area are resolved so that excellent Scouting is provided to young people in the Area.
Work with the Chief Commissioner for Wales and other Area Commissioners to share ideas and implement initiatives to support Scouting in the Area.

Some of the tasks for which the Area Commissioner is responsible may be delegated to others in the Area, including a Deputy Area Commissioner, if appointed. It's expected that whilst volunteering for this role you will undertake regulated activity.

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 Area
Provide strategic direction for the Area
Motivate adults volunteering in the Area
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 Area Commissioner is based around six key areas of leadership and management

1. Providing direction – as an effective Area Commissioner you will be required to:

Lead by example to promote a co-operative culture of working in the Area.
Create a vision for the future development of the Area that takes into account the strategic objectives of The Scout Association and Wales.
Develop a plan to realise the vision for the Area, implement and regularly review it.
Provide leadership, inspiration and motivation for all adults volunteering in the Area.
Ensure that everyone in the Area 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 Area Commissioner you will be required to:

Develop good working relationships based on trust and Scout values with the adults in the Area and with others in Scouting.
Manage succession planning and identify the roles that you need to make the Area work effectively and recruit suitable people into those roles.
Allocate tasks to people within the Area and monitor the progress of those tasks.
Support adults in the Area Team 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 Area and support the development of the team as a whole.
Address conflict as it occurs within the Area and reduce the likelihood of it happening through good communication and other methods.
Run effective team meetings in the Area and participate fully in the Area Trustee Board and Wales Area Commissioner meetings.
Ensure that adults in the Area perform to agreed standards and if serious problems occur, the correct procedures are followed in consultation with the Chief Commissioner for Wales.
Appropriately acknowledge good work carried out in the Area (through local events and the national Scout adult award scheme).
Carry out effective reviews and re-assign or retire people if necessary.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with other relevant organisations in the Area’s local area.

3. Achieving results – as an effective Area Commissioner you will be required to:

Satisfactorily complete projects in the Area for which you are responsible.
Ensure that all the initiatives in the Area are managed appropriately.
Ensure that there are appropriate processes in place within the Area so that Scouting is delivered effectively to young people.
With the Area Trustee Board and the Area Team ensure that Scouting is promoted locally.
Build up an understanding of the young people in your local area and ensure that Scouting is promoted effectively to them, including focusing on their needs and expectations.
Monitor and review the progress that District Commissioners are making against their targets and development plans.
Have a robust Area development plan in place and regularly review progress.
Satisfactorily resolve problems and issues raised by adult and youth members of the Area and by parents or carers of youth members in the Area.
Continually improve the performance of all elements of Scouting within the Area

4. Enabling change – as an effective Area Commissioner you will be required to:

Support and encourage adults in the Area to think of new and creative ways to improve Scouting within the Area.
Be enthusiastic about new ideas, give constructive feedback on those ideas and encourage and support further work on them.
Communicate your vision for the future of the Area and lead people through changes that this vision requires.
Develop effective plans to implement change and then carry them out, working together with relevant members of the Area.
Recognise the contribution of others towards change and improvement.

5. Using resources – as an effective Area Commissioner you will be required to:

As part of the Area Trustee Board, ensure that appropriate financial measures are in place.
As part of the Area Trustee Board, ensure that there is an adequate income for the Area including the identification of other income sources such as grants.
Ensure that the health and safety of everyone involved in Scouting within the Area is properly managed at all levels.
Work with the Area Trustee Board and the Area Team to ensure that the Area has sufficient physical resources to support its work with youth members.
Work with the Area Trustee Board and the Area Team to minimise the negative impact and maximise the positive impact that the Area has on the environment.
Make decisions about matters within the Area based on the best available information.
Ensure that key knowledge within the Area is properly managed and used to improve the operation of Scouting within the Area.
Provide resources, support and encouragement for teams of volunteers within the Area to work in many ways.

6. Managing your time and personal skills – as an effective Area Commissioner you will be required to:

Agree realistic goals and targets with the Regional Commissioner for the development of the Area that work towards The Scout Association’s strategic objectives.
Consider the future requirements of your role then identify the skills and knowledge that you need to develop or improve and the steps you will follow to do so.
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 Regional Commissioner.
Ask other adult volunteers for feedback about how you carry out your role and act on it.
Attend National and Wales Area Commissioner meetings and events.

Title: Transformation Lead

Outline: Key to this role is driving forward our Skills for Life Strategy, helping to plan for and lead the implementation of change locally. The Transformation Lead will help prepare and support Districts, Groups and Units to embrace and implement the positive changes which will help even more young people gain Skills for Life. The initial focus of the role will be through until 2025, when the Skills for Life Strategy will conclude.

Responsible to: County/Area/Region (Scotland) Commissioner.

Responsible for: The Transformation Lead may, with the support of the County Commissioner, form a small team to plan for and support the implementation of change locally. The Transformation Lead will be expected to manage this small team.

Main contacts: District Commissioners, Deputy County Commissioners, Assistant County Commissioners, County Scout Network Commissioner, County Training Manager, County Scout Active Support Managers, County Scouters, County Advisers, County Media Development Manager, County, Area or Regional Chair, other Transformation Leads, the HQ Change Team.

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

Main tasks:

Alongside fellow key volunteers the Transformation Lead will help adult volunteers and stakeholders across the County/Area/Region (Scotland) to understand, explain, plan for, and successfully implement change.

Take the outputs from the Skills for Life Strategy, in the form of national transformation plans, and help make them work in local contexts – considering local issues, readiness to implement change, commitments and communication channels.
Champion and promote change, supporting members in your County/Area/Region (Scotland) to connect the dots about what the changes mean to them.

Establish a robust method of engaging and communicating with members and other key stakeholders, including in particular, District Commissioners, Group Scout Leaders and Trustee Boards.
Engage and network with other Transformation Leads; creating a community of peer-to-peer support and collaboration.
Relationship building; attend meetings and events to build local networks and inspire members about the changes to be implemented in their County/Area/Region (Scotland).
Working in collaboration with Scouts HQ to help shape future support for the Movement by feeding back what’s working and what’s not.
Utilising the Scouts Change Framework, tools and resources to:

- Help areas Understand why the changes are needed
- Support areas in Planning for the changes that are coming
- Empower areas to Deliver the changes locally; responding to feedback and celebrating success
- Creating momentum to Keep Going once the changes land; helping to ensure the changes are embedded and we can measure long term success

Skills

Essential:

Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Build, maintain and facilitate effective working relationships with a wide range of people.
Openly contribute their views and ideas.
Be courageous and comfortable when talking about the importance of change.
Put themselves in other people’s shoes.
Be patient and flexible when unforeseen obstacles pop up.
Be a trusted, calming voice.
Flexible approach.
Self-motivated. Able to plan, manage and monitor own tasks and time
Able to work as part of a team and promote good teamwork.
Resourceful, energetic and enthusiastic about the job.

Desired:

Ideally Transformation Leads will have led change before in a volunteer or professional capacity, for instance they might have helped members to adapt to Scouting by Zoom.
We will provide training in change management processes, so it’s not essential to have this experience for the role.

Outline: In partnership with Assistant District Commissioners (Squirrel Sections), provide guidance to Squirrel leaders in the delivery of a safe, fun, inclusive and age-appropriate programme and support the growth of Squirrel Dreys in the County.

Responsible to: County/Area Commissioner

Responsible for: County/Area Leaders (if applicable)

Main Contacts: County Commissioner, County Team, including District Commissioners, other Assistant District Commissioners (Squirrel Section), within the County, other Assistant County/Area Commissioners (Squirrel Section).

Appointment Requirements:

Complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of the Scout Association's policies), including a disclosure check.
Completion of applicable Getting Started training modules, which cover Essential Information, Safety, Safeguarding and GDPR, (within five months of starting the role, if new to Scouts).
Complete the Scout training programme for this role, to achieve the Wood Badge within three years.
Renew safeguarding and safety training, when it is due.
Take part in ongoing learning opportunities.

Main Tasks

Work with the Assistant District Commissioners (Squirrel Scouts) to make sure that there is a fun, inclusive and age-appropriate programme, for Squirrel aged young people, which is consistent across the County
Advise Assistant District Commissioner (Squirrel Scouts) and District Commissioners on matters relating to the Squirrel section
In partnership with Assistant District Commissioners (Squirrel Scouts) promote and encourage Squirrel leaders to follow Scout policies.
Be a part of the District and County Team and attend meetings, including Regional and HQ events as required.
Organise meetings for Assistant District Commissioners (Squirrel Scouts) to share best practice and identify opportunities to work together.
Encourage the Assistant District Commissioners (Squirrels Section) and any county squirrel leaders, to work together to organise and run a county wide programme of activities for Squirrels.
Keep up to date with information about 4-5 year olds and what things are happening in local communities, across Districts, which might be relevant to the Squirrels section.
In partnership with District Teams and Squirrel Drey Leaders, promote Squirrel Scouts in local communities.
Support the County/Area Commissioner with the growth of Squirrel Dreys within the county, including recruiting new volunteers.
Support the County/Area Commissioner and the County Training Manager with the learning needs of Leaders and Commissioners in the Squirrel Scout Section.

FS330001/FS330012

Outline: To work in partnership with County/Area Commissioner to ensure that effective operation of the Beaver Scout Section in their County in accordance with the rules as laid down in POR of The Scout Association.

Responsible for: County/Area Leaders (if applicable)

Responsible to: County/Area Commissioner

Main Contacts: CC/AC, DCs, ADC (Beaver Scouts), other ACCs/AACs, District and County/Area Advisers, County/Area Administrator FDO, HQ, National Commissioner (Beaver Scouts), ACC (Beaver Scouts) from other
Counties/Areas, GirlGuiding UK, Schools and other local Youth Organisations.

Appointment Requirements: To understand and accept The Scout Association’s policies, have a satisfactory CRB Clearance, Completion of Wood Badge, which includes the Section Supporter Modules as detailed in the Adult’s Personal File and The Scout Association’s Adult Training Scheme.

General Main Tasks:

Ensure purpose, method, policies and programme are carried out throughout the Beaver Scout Section in the County
Assist ADC (Beaver Scouts) in the encouragement of all Leaders in the Beaver Scout Section to provide a balanced programme
Co-operate with DCs to support all Leaders and Commissioners in matters relating to the Beaver Scout Section and its Leaders
Promote and encourage to the Beaver Scout Section the implementation of all policies of The Scout Association, especially the key policies as laid down in Chapter 2 of POR
Liaise with County Administrators
Maintain a working relationship with DCs, ADCs (Beaver Scouts) and other Commissioners within the County/Area
Work in partnership with CC/AC in the management of the County and the Beaver Scout Section’s programme and activities
Support the CC and the CTM with the learning needs of Leaders and Commissioners in the Beaver Scout Section
Maintain contact relevant to the Beaver Scout Section age group with in the local community
Promote the Beaver Scouting to the local Community
Support the CC/AC in the development of the County/Area.

Note: any other specific tasks are to be agreed with the County/Area Commissioner.

Good Practice for a Beaver Scouts

To help you in your role as the ACC/AAC Beaver Scouts please have a look at the following examples of good practice that have been used by other ACCs and AACs.

Programme:

Identify ways in which you and your ADCs can best support the Districts in your County/Area and their programmes
Have a full collection of all the Beaver Scout publications and resources available to show at all possible opportunities
Have the Balanced Programme on your agenda at every meeting so that all views can be collected and passed onto Headquarters
Promote SCOUTING Magazine and the section supplement as a source of regular ideas
Plan the County/Area programme well in advance and in consultation with Districts, making sure your content meets the needs of the Leaders and/or the young people

Communications:

Visit District Leaders Meetings at least once a year
Send minutes of your meetings to your County/Area Commissioner and District Commissioners as well as the ADCs
Send the minutes of your meetings to Headquarters so that a complete picture of Beaver Scouting across the UK can be maintained
Use email wherever possible – its cheaper and quicker, whilst also remembering that not all leaders have access to email
Attend your Regional Meetings/Workshops so that issues can be discussed and views passed onto Headquarters. If you can’t attend send a representative
Send a very positive newsletter to all your ADCs (or Colonies where there is no ADC or equivalent) so that they are kept in the picture of what is happening across the County/Area. These could be based on the minutes of your meetings
Update your County/Area website with County/Area Beaver news where applicable
Collect the Beavers’ views on County/Area events that you might be planning for them.

Development:

Focus on supporting the recruitment of adults in to Colonies
Keep joining lists on your meeting agendas
Keep a track of trends in Beaver numbers
Within your Districts from year to year
Send a congratulations note or card to the Colonies within your County/Area that have grown from the last census and ask how it was achieved
Circulate success stories on development to inspire others.

County/Area Meetings:

Make them fun, yet purposeful
Hold them regularly on a day and at a time suitable for most people
Plan meeting dates at least 18 months in advance
Send an agenda out in good time
Send minutes out as soon as possible after the meeting.

FS330103

Outline: To work in partnership with the County Commissioner to ensure effective operation of the Scout Network section in their County, in accordance with the Purpose, Principles and Policies of The Scout Association.

Responsible to: County Commissioner

Responsible for: N/A

Main Contacts: County Commissioner, Assistant County Commissioner (Explorer Scouts), District Commissioners, District Network Scout Commissioner, Programme Coordinator(s), District Explorer Scout
Commissioners, District Explorer Scout Administrator, Scout Network Members, Local Youth Commissioners, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Adviser, Queen’s Scout Award Coordinator, Assistant County Commissioners (Scout Network) from other Counties.

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 safety and safeguarding training.

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

Main Tasks

Developing a quality Scout Network provision across the County:

Maintain and grow the Scout Network across the County.
Ensure that a quality Scout Network programme is carried out throughout the County.
Ensure that Awards are robustly and consistently assessed, including signing certificate request forms for Scout Network Members (Queen’s Scout Award, Explorer Belt, Scouts of the World Award).
Maintain a working relationship with District Commissioners, District Scout Network Commissioners, Programme Coordinators, and other Commissioners in the County, particularly providing support in
matters relating to the Scout Network Section.
Collaborate with District Scout Networks to devise County projects, activities and programme experiences that can be made available to all Scout Network members across the County and, where applicable, beyond the County.
Work in partnership with the County Commissioner and County Team in the management of the County Scout Network provision.
Support the County Commissioner and County Training Manager with the learning needs of Leaders and Commissioners in the Scout Network section.
Maintain contact with relevant local community groups linked to the Scout Network age group or programme themes, including promoting Scout Network to the local community.

Supporting District Scout Networks:

Ensure that there is a District Scout Network in each District.
Support the recruitment and induction of District Scout Network Commissioners, including supporting their training.
Support District Scout Network Commissioners in ensuring that a safe, exciting and stimulating programme is available to Scout Network Members in their District.
Run regular meetings with District Scout Network Commissioners, and Programme Coordinators as appropriate.
Ensure positive links between District Scout Networks in the County are developed and maintained.
Promote, encourage and support good relationships between District Scout Network Commissioners, District Explorer Scout Commissioners, Explorer Scout Leaders and District Explorer Scout Administrators. Maintain a good relationship with the Assistant County Commissioner (Explorer Scouts). In particular this is to enable and encourage the moving on process from Explorer Scouts, including Young Leaders, to the Scout Network.

Wider County Tasks:

Support the County Commissioner in the development of the County.
Ensure that interaction between District Scout Networks and the UK Scout Network is maintained.
Attend and contribute to relevant County meetings. These may include meetings of the County Team, meetings held by the Assistant County Commissioner (Explorer Scouts), other meetings at County, Region or National level as well as meetings with District Scout Network Commissioners.
Develop relationships with external bodies in the County, in order to enhance the Scout Network programme.
Other tasks agreed with the County Commissioner

Note: If, in exceptional circumstances, Scout Network provision is located at the County (rather than District), a County Scout Network Commissioner should be appointed in place of the Assistant County Commissioner (Scout Network), to manage the tasks outlined in the District Scout Network Commissioner role description and any other duties associated with that of an Assistant County Commissioner (Scout Network).

Some of the tasks for which the Assistant County Commissioner (Scout Network) is responsible may be delegated to others in the County, including the County Administrator.

FS120271

Overview of the National Recognition Scheme

Scout Shows are a valuable tool both in developing young people and in promoting Scouting to the public. The National Recognition scheme was introduced to encourage a high standard of shows within Scouting both for the young people taking part and for members of the public in the audience.

National Recognition is awarded by the District Commissioner (or County Commissioner for County Shows) on a recommendation from a Scout Show Assessor based on the delivery of the creative elements of the show. It’s given until a set date at which point a show will need a further assessment before it receives National Recognition again.

The Scout Show Assessor

All Counties will need to appoint one or a number of Scout Show Assessors. Their key role will be to assess any type of Scout Show, where the show has requested to their Commissioner that they would like to be assessed for National Recognition, to see whether the delivery of the creative elements is to the standard required.

As a minimum to become an Assessor a person must:

Be a Member of the Movement.
Have completed a modified version of module 25 of the Adult Training Scheme, which can be validated through assessing two shows for recognition.
Have experience in a key personnel role of a Scout Show production.

An Assessor must not assess a show they are currently involved in, and good practice would say that they shouldn’t assess a show they have had recent involvement in.

The Assessment

The assessment for National Recognition should not be seen as a test or trial, but an opportunity to help the show develop and improve, and as a way of rewarding and celebrating achievement.

It's recommended that shows should not know when they are being assessed due to the extra pressures this can place on show members, which can lead to a deterioration in performance levels.

Assessors should be flexible in conducting assessments. They should recognise that shows can be run successfully in many different styles and different formats. Just because a show chooses a different style or format to that which the Assessor would have chosen does not make it a bad show.

The purpose of an assessment by a Scout Show Assessor is to look at the creative elements of the show.

Recommending National Recognition

Having visited the show, the Scout Show Assessor should pass their recommendation on whether the show should receive National Recognition, on to the County Commissioner (for County shows) or District Commissioner (for District and Group shows). It's the Commissioner who then makes the final decision and awards the show National Recognition if they have been successful.

Along with the recommendation it is useful if the Assessor can provide brief notes on the show, what went well, what can be improved on, how they can develop etc, to the Commissioner. These can be used to aid future development in discussions between the Commissioner and Show Chairperson/management team.

A County Duke of Edinburgh Award Adviser supports The Scouts, a Licensed Organisation, to deliver the award locally. Larger counties may have District Duke of Edinburgh’s Award adviser or multiple County DofE advisers (who may take on specific responsibilities such as administration, expeditions or district support).

Responsibilities of the County DofE Adviser

Responsibilities could include:

Supporting young people to take part (this may be facilitated through DofE Leaders and DofE advisers)

Supporting the promotion of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and links to the Scout Top Awards (Chief Scout’s Platinum, Diamond and King’s Scout Award)
Purchase participation places and create a method for participants to register for their awards. Many Counties are now moving towards online sign up.
3.Ensure parents are aware of their responsibility to agree to activities that are done outside of Scouting and that insurance is in place
Support adult volunteers to help participants choose their programmes and set their timescales & goals, promoting suitable local opportunities.
Support adult volunteers to encourage use of DofE by participants, regularly approving uploaded evidence and agreeing the completion of sections.
Approve Bronze and Silver awards having completed the DofE Verifier training (or appoint an Award Verifier). Provide advice to districts on evidence required for Gold Awards and ensure Residential Activities are appropriate.
Issue badges and certificates for presentation at Bronze and Silver level, encouraging suitable local celebration events.
Arrange appropriate presentation of Gold Awards by the County Commissioner or at an appropriate event.

Supporting leaders

Encourage leaders to take part in the DofE training modules available, including the e-induction, Introduction to DofE, Supervisor and Assessor training as appropriate.
Support leaders to keep up to date with changes in the award.
Set up DofE groups and DofE Leaders on eDofE.
Answer queries about the award in a timely manner.
Support the inclusion of young people with additional needs to complete the award.

Supporting Expeditions

Ensure expeditions are run in accordance with the DofE 20 conditions.
Ensure that all expeditions are registered and approved by the county, including the completion of relevant notification forms as required by Scouting and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Support participants without a team to join up with other groups or districts.
Support the inclusion of young people with additional needs to complete their expedition, using the variation process as required.
Some counties may organise additional ‘open’ expedition opportunities, particularly at Silver & Gold level where needed.

Quality Assurance and Strategy

In conjunction with Scout HQ and DofE Regional office, develop, implement and review a DofE development plan for your county.
Use the eDofE reporting function to monitor registrations and completions.
Monitor the quality of evidence on eDofE to ensure it shows evidence of regular participation and improvement, providing feedback to leaders as required.

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Outline: Advisers are appointed by District or County/Area Trustee Boards to advise the appropriate Commissioners on all forms of air activities in which could develop young people mentally, physically, spiritually and socially. Advisers are not required to be technically qualified but a knowledge and interest in aviation is important.

Appointment requirements: Advisers need not be Members of the Association, but must be subject to The Scout Association’s confidential enquiry process and Criminal Records Bureau check. They must be aware of the:

Association’s Child Protection policy and be provided with a copy of the yellow card “Young People First”.
To have a clear understanding of the physical and mental limitations of young people and a knowledge of the Purpose and Method of The Scout Association.
To be a sufficiently mature and responsible person to advise firmly against over-ambitious plans and should be able to offer suitable alternatives. It is anticipated that a degree of maturity would be required for this role.
To have a good all-round knowledge of general aviation or one specific air activity in all its aspects.
[Note – this requirement could be relaxed for a District Adviser but enthusiasm in the promotion of air activities is important].
To have a working knowledge of the requirements of the current Air Navigation Order and Joint Air Regulations Operations as applied to general aviation.
To have a natural desire and ability to practically promote air activities.
To establish contacts with relevant local air activity providers and organisations.
To be fully conversant with the factsheets regarding air activities.
To ensure that all air activities in their area are duly notified to the Headquarters as required by POR.
It's highly desirable but not essential that Advisers should hold a Private or Commercial Pilot’s Licence or similar qualification applicable to Gliding, Paragliding, etc. and should have a Scouting
background (though not necessarily in a warranted capacity).

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

Main Tasks

Delivery of a Balanced Programme:

The role of the Adviser is to be pro-active in fostering the wish of Members to participate in air activities.

They should advise Leaders on the suitability of different air activities, which could help the mental and physical capabilities of the young people concerned. This is partly achieved by meeting with Leaders, attending District meetings and promotional events.

District Advisers do not have a direct role in the Activity Authorisation procedure but must understand the importance of its use. The active presence of a District Adviser as part of the District Team means that quick on the spot advice is available to all personnel in the District considering taking part in or needing advice on any air matter. Such advice should reduce the workload on Leaders and ensure that application forms for any air activity contain all relevant information.

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

Outline: The Trainer will form part of a team who will be responsible for the delivery of Leadership and Management Training to Managers and Supporters in Scouting. They will be required to commit to delivering or supporting the delivery of at least one event per year. All Trainers will also be required to take part in peer assessment as a form of quality monitoring. They will be a positive advocate of Leadership and Management Training.

Responsible to: Regional Training Manager/ County/ Area Training Manager/ Regional Commissioner (Adult Training).

Main Contacts: Regional Training Manager, Regional Coordinator and the Volunteering Department at Gilwell Park, County/ Area/Commissioner, County/ Area Training Manager/ Assistant Regional Commissioner (Adult Training)/ District Commissioner (Adult Training)

Appointment requirements:

The role of Trainer is not a Wood Badge role. However, candidates must have completed modules 1- Essential Information, 28- Presenting and 29- Facilitating. They must have attended Leadership and Management Train the Trainer and also have experience in both training and management.

Candidates must have a good understanding of Scouting.

Deliver skills courses for Managers and Supporters in Scouting
Liaise with the Regional Coordinator to deliver Leadership and Management training.
Liaise with County/ Area/ Regional Commissioners and Training Managers on the provision of training.
Feedback to Headquarters any issues concerning the resources, including the Trainer and Facilitator notes, quality monitoring guidance and participant handbooks.
Be an advocate for the new Leadership and Management Training.
Participate in quality monitoring and engage in the peer assessment of other trainers for Leadership and Management training within a two-year cyclical timeframe.
Continue to support the promotion of the Leadership and Management training.
Adapt the resources as necessary to suit local and individual needs.
Encouraging learners to complete their Independent Learning, prior to attending.

Knowledge and Experience

Ability to work collaboratively with other adults
Understanding of the learning process
Understanding of different learning styles and how to meet learners’ individual needs
Understanding of the challenges of managing volunteers
Experience as a trainer in The Scout Association or externally
Experience as a manager in The Scout Association or externally
Understanding of the local situation

Skills

Excellent and innovative presentation skills
Excellent facilitation skills
Able to provide and receive feedback
Able to adapt materials and methods to suit individual learners needs
Motivate participants to apply their learning in their Scouting role
Manage and monitor own tasks and time

Personal Qualities

Flexible approach
Self-motivated
Able to work as part of a team and promote good teamwork
Enthusiastic about learning
Resourceful and energetic
Acceptance of the Fundamentals of the Scout Movement
Commitment to the principles of The Scout Association’s Adult Training Scheme

All of the items listed above are essential criteria.

The county training manager is responsible for the management of all aspects of the training and learning process for adults within the county (including appropriate training, support structures and personnel to achieve this), together with the recommendation of the award of wood badges.

This factsheet explains the main tasks for this role and provides space for specific tasks which are tailored to the individual to be documented.

This fact sheet will help those currently in the role of County Training Manager. It will also provide information for those considering the role and assist those managing the appointment process. It contains the following:

An outline role description. This will help to provide an overview of the role and its priorities. It describes what the role should achieve without going into detail.
A person specification. You can use this to help identify the skills required for the role, the training that may be required to carry out the role successfully and to select someone for the role.
A detailed description of the role. This will help you and your line manager explore the role so that you can agree how it will be carried out, what the priorities and responsibilities are and agree a training and development plan.

The detailed role description is based on the six areas of leadership and management that The Scout Association believes are required to motivate other adults and provide excellent Scouting in your community. These are:

Providing direction
Working with people
Achieving results
Enabling change
Using resources
Managing your time and personal skills

Further information about leadership and management can be found at www.scouts.org.uk/managers

How to use this fact sheet

Every County is different and every County Training Manager is different. This factsheet is intended to be a starting point for agreeing what is needed for training in the County at this point in its development. It should also be used as the basis for mutually agreeing how the role will be carried out and how responsibilities will be allocated (for instance in a role share) or delegated to a Deputy County Training Manager. Specialist Advisers (Adult Training) are appointed nationally and will be available to support the County Commissioner and County Training Manager in considering the role description.

That’s why it is not intended that this whole fact sheet to be given to a current role holder or potential candidate. County Commissioners should adapt this information so it best fits your current situation, taking into account whether you are reviewing a current role holder, looking for in a new County Training Manager or agreeing the role with a new person. For instance you may wish to give only the outline role description to someone considering the role, providing more information and detail as they require it.

But do make sure you agree a role description with a County Training Manager. That way, in the future, you can both review how the role is going.

Please use this fact sheet as the starting point for this agreement and be prepared to make mutually agreed changes if necessary. After reviewing the responsibilities here, you might think it’s a good idea to delegate tasks to other members of the team – it may be appropriate to appoint a Deputy County Training Manager.

Outline role description

Title: County Training Manager

Outline: Responsible for the management of all aspects of the training / learning process for adults within the County (including appropriate training, support structures and personnel to achieve this), together with the recommendation of the award of Wood Badges.

Responsible to: County Commissioner.

Responsible for: Those involved in the management, delivery and administration of training including Deputy County Training Managers, Local Training Managers, Training Administrators, Training Advisers and Trainers.

Main contacts: District Commissioners, the Adult Support office at Gilwell Park, Specialist Adviser (Adult Training), other County Training Managers in the Region, Deputy County Training Managers, Local Training Managers, County Training Administrators, Local Training Administrators, Training Advisers, Safeguarding Awareness Co-ordinator, Wales only: Assistant Chief Commissioner(Adult Training)

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 including the role specific modules 33 and 34 must be completed within three years of Full Appointment, and ongoing safeguarding and safety training.

Main tasks:

Work with the County Commissioner and District Commissioners, to determine, review, and maintain the appropriate vision and structure for management and support of learning opportunities within the County.
Implement the county training strategy in line with the principles of The Scout Association’s Adult Training Scheme.
Plan and ensure the delivery of a high quality learning provision in the County so that all adults in Scouting completing a Personal Learning Plan have access to the suitable learning opportunities using a variety of methods.
Ensure that all those involved in the management, delivery and administration of training have effective line management either directly by the County Training Manager or by others (including recruitment, induction, support and appointment reviews).
Ensure that robust systems are in place to liaise with District / County Appointments sub-Committees to receive notification of new appointments and ensure that these individuals are assigned a Training Adviser.
Ensure that people involved in the learning provision are suitably qualified and effective.
Ensure that administration relevant to learning / training is completed efficiently and effectively.
Ensure that the recommendation of Wood Badges is carried out in a timely and efficient manner.
Work with other County Training Managers in the Region to share ideas and support the development of the training provision in the County.
Any other specific tasks agreed with the County Commissioner.

Some of the tasks for which the County Training Manager is responsible may be delegated to others such as Deputy County Training Managers or Local Training Managers.

Person specification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Ability to manage adults effectively
Understanding the learning process specifically as it applies in a voluntary context

Desirable

Understanding 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 communication skills
Provide advice and guidance effectively to others
Provide inspirational leadership for the training team
Provide strategic direction for the training team
Motivate adults volunteering in the training team
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
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
Commitment to the principles of The Scout Association’s Adult Training Scheme

Detailed description of the role

The role of County Training Manager is based around six key areas of leadership and management.

Providing direction – as an effective County Training Manager you will be required to:

Promote a co-operative culture of working in the training team – leading by example.
Create a vision for the future development of the training provision.
Develop a plan for the training provision and work with others to implement and review it.
Provide leadership, inspiration and motivation for all members of the training team.
Ensure that everyone in the training team follows the policies and rules of The Scout Association.
Carry out regular one-to-one meetings and support adults who report directly to you.

Working with people – as an effective County Training Manager you will be required to:

Develop good working relationships based on trust and Scout values with the adults in the training provision and with others in Scouting including key line managers to ensure that training is completed within the prescribed timescales.
Manage succession planning and identify the roles that you need to make the training provision work effectively and recruit suitable people into those roles.
Allocate tasks to people in the training team and monitor the progress of those tasks.
Support adults in the training team 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 training team and support the development of the team as a whole.
Appropriately acknowledge good work by individuals.
Address conflict as it occurs within the training team and reduce the likelihood of it happening through good communication and other methods.
Run effective team meetings in the training team and participate fully in County meetings.
Ensure that adults in the training team perform to agreed standards and if serious problems occur, the correct procedures are followed in consultation with the County Commissioner
Carry out effective reviews and re-assign or retire people if necessary.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with other relevant organisations in the County’s local area.

Achieving results – as an effective County Training Manager you will be required to:

Satisfactorily complete projects in the training provision for which you are responsible.
Ensure that all the initiatives in the training provision are managed appropriately.
Ensure that there are suitable processes in place to ensure that training is effectively delivered to adult volunteers.
Ensure that the training provision is promoted in Scouting locally.
Build up an understanding of the adult volunteers in your local area and ensure that the training provision is focussed on their needs and expectations.
Monitor and review the progress that training team members are making against their targets
Have a robust training development plan in place and regularly review progress.
Satisfactorily resolve problems and issues raised by adult volunteers using the training provision.
Continually improve the performance of all elements of the training provision within the County.

Enabling change – as an effective County Training Manager you will be required to:

Support and encourage members of the training team and others within the County to think of new and creative ways to improve the training provision.
Be enthusiastic about new ideas, give constructive feedback on those ideas and encourage and support further work on them.
Communicate your vision for the future of the training team and lead people through changes that this vision requires.
Develop effective plans to implement change and then carry them out, working together with relevant members of the training team and others in the County.
Recognise the contribution of others towards change and improvement.

Using resources – as an effective County Training Manager you will be required to:

Ensure that appropriate financial systems are in place and followed by members of the training team.
Ensure that the training provision has sufficient funding including the identification of other income sources such as grants.
Ensure that all training events and activities comply with The Scout Association’s safety policy.
Ensure that the County has sufficient physical resources to support the training provision.
Minimise the negative impact and maximise the positive impact that the training provision has on the environment.
Make decisions about all matters within the training provision based on the best available information.
Ensure that key knowledge within the training provision is properly managed and used to improve the operation of training.
Provide resources, support and encouragement for the training team to work in many ways including virtual team working.

Managing your time and personal skills – as an effective County Training Manager you will be required to:

Agree realistic goals and targets with your County Commissioner for the development of the training provision so that it work towards the County and The Scout Association’s strategic objectives.
Consider the future requirements of your role then identify, plan and address areas for personal development.
Ask for and act on feedback about how you carry out your role.
Develop and maintain personal contacts with people both inside and outside of Scouting who may be able to help you to achieve your plans for the County training provision.

Outline: As a member of the County/Area Leadership Team the County/Area Youth Commissioner works in partnership with the County/Area Commissioner and Chairperson of the County/Area Trustee Board. The role is to ensure that young people from 6 – 25 years are involved and engaged in every decision that shapes their Scouting experience locally and to empower young people to share their ideas and have a meaningful voice in planning, implementing and reviewing their programme and opportunities.

Length of Appointment: 3 years (suggested)

Responsible to: County/Area Commissioner

Responsible for: County/Area Youth Forum (or similar) Lead, Deputy County/Area Youth Commissioner(s) (if appointed)

Main Contacts: Young people within their County/Area, County/Area Commissioner, County/Area Youth Forum Lead, Deputy County/Area Youth Commissioners, Deputy County/Area Commissioners, District Commissioners, Assistant County/Area Commissioners, County/Area Chairperson, trustees of the County/Area Trustee Board and its sub-committees, District Youth Commissioner and other County/Area Youth Commissioners.

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 during the Appointment, and ongoing safeguarding and safety training must be completed Must be eligible for Charity Trustee Status (as a member of the District Trustee Board).

Main Tasks:

Aim

Champion, encourage and lead the work to ensure that, by 2018, scouting in the County/Area is shaped by young people in partnership with adults. This will be achieved by working in partnership and collaboration and with the County/Area Commissioner, County/Area Chairperson, District Commissioners and County/Area Team

Supporting youth-shaped Scouting in the Programme

Visit District Meetings to talk and inspire young people about youth-shaped Scouting and what is happening within their County.
Support Districts to provide local youth engagement opportunities including forums
Champion and promote youth leadership at all levels within Groups and Sections (Young Leaders, Sixers & Seconders, Patrol Leaders & Assistant Patrol Leaders etc.)

Developing Young People

Work with other adults to identify, encourage and develop talented young people and young adults who wish to become more involved in shaping Scouting.
Provide support to 18-25 year old members on Trustee Boards.
Increase the role and participation of young people in the leadership and management of the County/Area.

Embedding Young People in Local Decision-Making

Work with all members of the County/Area to ensure that the views of young people are represented in decision-making.
Encourage the creation and greater participation in meaningful Youth Forums
Appoint, support and manage a Youth Forum Lead.
Ensure that recommendations from the Youth Forum to the County/Area Trustee Board and County/Area Team are considered and appropriately implemented and that an effective method to provide feedback on outcomes to the Youth Forum is in place.

Sit on the Country Trustee Board in order to represent the Young People of the County.

Wider Networking

Establish a robust method of communicating with the County/Area Commissioner and young people within the County/Area.
Work as a key part of the County/Area Leadership Team contributing and taking an active part in the delivery of the County Development Plan.
Work with the District Youth Commissioners to develop youth-shaped Scouting within the County, providing feedback to adults and young people.
Work with other local Youth Commissioners to feed into the UK Youth Commissioner Team including taking part in national training and conference opportunities (often virtual).

Note: any other tasks are to be agreed with the County/Area Commissioner.

Outline: To provide support to members and processes in the area of safety, promoting and supporting compliance with The Scouts’ Safety Policy within the County/Area/Region (Scotland). To advise the
County/Area/Regional (Scotland) Commissioner and Trustee Board on the implementation of The Scouts’ Safety Policy within the County/Area/Region (Scotland) and to assist District Commissioners in operating the policy.

Responsible to: County/Area Commissioner/Regional (Scotland) Commissioner

Main contacts:

Trustees (supporting in their role with responsibility for safety)
Assistant County / Area / Regional (Scotland) Commissioners & teams
County / Area / Region (Scotland) Training Managers
District Commissioners
District Explorer Scout Commissioners
Assistant District Commissioners
Group Scout Leaders and section leadership teams
Appointment Advisory Committee Chair and members
Campsite managers / wardens / chairs
Event organisers
Safe Scouting Team at Headquarters

Appointment requirements:

Must successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of The Scouts policies).
Complete the Getting Started Training within the first 5 months in this role and keep mandatory ongoing learning current during the time in this role.
This role does not require qualifications or external experience in safety, however this may be beneficial, but experience and knowledge of safety within the Scouts is essential.
This role is not involved in the delivery of Scouts training, however may be involved in the delivery of workshops to support local understanding.
Following the appointment this role will attend a national induction for the role (passcode: P144d@e4) and will continue with regular engagement with the Safe Scouting Department.

Main tasks:

Provide support across the County/Area/Region (Scotland) on matters of safety i.e. providing advice to Trustee Boards, commissioners, campsite/activity centre managers and wardens and leaders, supporting with local understanding of risk assessment.
Ensuring members within the County/Area/Region (Scotland) stay up to date on safety advice, guidance and rules to promote a culture of Safe Scouting across the local area. This could be through attendance at meetings or by providing updates such as webinars or in local newsletters.
Providing a level of assurance for the local Trustee Board. This can include but is not limited to: reviewing risk assessments, auditing safety procedures for premises (such as local Campsites) and other tasks as requested by the County/Area/Region (Scotland) Commissioner or County/Area/Region (Scotland) Trustee Board.
Collaborate with all adults to ensure that The Scouts safety policy is understood and implemented at all levels.
Provide information and support to event organisers on how to ensure events are delivered safely and in line with Scouts policies.
Support the County/Area/Region (Scotland) Commissioner, District Commissioners and Group Scout Leaders to use tools and checkers (such as the ‘Keeping Scouting Good’ and ‘Safe Scouting premises
audit’ and be available to offer help and support in implementing resulting actions.
Keep up to date with national Scouts developments relating to safety, using the information available (including management information and data, local and national learnings) to support and develop a culture of Safe Scouting within the County/Area/Region (Scotland).
Supporting local learning reviews, ensuring that lessons are learnt from incidents and near misses within the County/Area/Region (Scotland) (including those at Group and District levels).

Outline: To provide support to members and processes in the area of safeguarding. To support the promotion of a safeguarding culture within all parts of the County/Area/Scottish Region, offering information and advice to members on the implementation of Safeguarding, Intimate Care and Youth member Anti-bullying policies (as laid out in POR Chapter 2, Key Policies).

Responsible to: County/Area Commissioner/Regional (Scotland) Commissioner

Main contacts:

Trustees
Assistant County/Area/Regional (Scotland) Commissioners & teams
County/Area/Region (Scotland) Training Managers
District Commissioners
District Explorer Scout Commissioners
Assistant District Commissioners
Group Scout Leaders and section leadership teams
Appointment Advisory Committee Chair and members
Campsite managers / wardens / chairs
Event organisers
Safe Scouting Department at Headquarters

Appointment requirements:

Must successfully complete the appointment process (including acceptable personal enquiries and acceptance of The Scouts policies).
Complete the Getting Started Training within the first 5 months in this role and keep mandatory ongoing learning current during the time in this role.
This role does not require qualifications or external experience in safeguarding, however this may be beneficial, but experience and knowledge of safeguarding within the Scouts is essential.
This role is not involved in the delivery of Scouts training, however may be involved in the delivery of workshops to support local understanding.
This role is not to be involved in or manage local safeguarding cases.
Following the appointment this role will attend a national induction for the role (passcode: N#8^HDz?) and will continue with regular engagement with the Safe Scouting Department.

Main tasks:

Provide support across the County/Area/Region (Scotland) on matters of safeguarding i.e. providing advice to Trustee Boards, commissioners, campsite/activity centre managers and wardens and leaders, supporting with the use of HQ approved and provided awareness raising activities for young people.
Ensuring members within the County/Area/Region (Scotland) stay up to date on safeguarding advice, guidance and rules to promote a culture of Safe Scouting across the local area. This could be through
attendance at meetings or by providing updates such as webinars or in local newsletters.
Under the direction of the County/Area/Region (Scotland) Commissioner, or at the request of the appropriate line manager; offer information and support to members regarding compliance with safeguarding measures, helping them to identify what may be done to further encourage best practice and the implementation of The Scouts safeguarding policies.
Collaborate with all adults to ensure that The Scouts safeguarding policies are understood and implemented at all levels.
Provide information and support to event organisers on how to ensure events are delivered safely and in line with Scouts policies.
Support the County/Area/Region (Scotland) Commissioner, District Commissioners and Group Scout Leaders to use tools and checkers (such as the ‘Keeping Scouting Good’ and ‘Safe Scouting premises
audit’ and be available to offer help and support in implementing resulting actions.
Keep up to date with national Scouts developments relating to safeguarding, using the information available (including management information and data, local and national learnings) to support and develop a culture of Safe Scouting within the County/Area/Region (Scotland).