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Local Growth Officer - Oxfordshire

The Scouts Association
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Bicester, Oxfordshire OX25 3QW, England

Salary

£31,716 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Local Growth Officer position is a home-based role within Oxfordshire, offering a salary of £31,716 per annum on a fixed-term two-year contract.
  • This role requires individuals with experience in community engagement and working with volunteer groups, emphasizing planning and organizational skills.
  • The Local Growth Officer will collaborate with local Scouting volunteers to establish new sections and promote Scouting as a community asset for young people.
  • Key responsibilities include supporting lead volunteers, inspiring local groups, and creating resources to ensure inclusive membership.
  • Applications are open until 23:59pm on December 1, 2024, with interviews scheduled for December 13, 2024.

Job Title: Local Growth Officer

Location: Home Based within Oxfordshire

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

Term: Fixed-term, two-year contract

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

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

The Local Growth Officer role offers a unique opportunity for someone passionate about community development and youth engagement to make a significant impact on the growth and success of Scouting in the county.

In this role, you wil work closely with local Scouting volunteers, specifically Group Lead Volunteers and District Lead Volunteers, to support the establishment of new sections. This collaboration is crucial to ensuring a smooth setup of Scouting activities in new areas and maintaining active engagement in current sections.

As part of the Growth & Communities team, you will have a support system and strategic guidance to drive initiatives effectively across the county.

Engage local communities and stakeholders, promoting Scouting as a valuable community asset for young people. This includes networking with community organisations, schools, and local councils to build partnerships and expand Scouting’s reach.

 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
  • 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
  • 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

For a full list of our benefits click here.

Closing date for applications: 23:59pm Sunday 1st December 2024.

Interviews will be held on Friday 13th December at 33rd Oxford Kidlington Scout Hall, Blenheim Road, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 2HR

 Click ‘Apply’ now to apply for this fantastic role!!!!!!

Strictly no agencies. 

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

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