UK Contingents Manager

UK Specialist Adviser (Air Scouts)

The Scout Association

Gilwell Park

Chingford

London E4 7QW

Introduction…

Thank you for your interest in this key volunteer role as the UK Specialist Adviser (Air Scouts). This document aims to give you more information about the role, its context and an outline of the work you could be involved with. It also gives you a flavour of some of the national direction and priorities up to 2018. The development of Scouting for young people through challenging and safe activities is an identified way of growing our Movement. We are inviting you to be part of this team and to make a difference.

1. The national scene

The Scout Association Vision 2018

-  Scouting in 2018 will make a positive impact in our communities; prepare young people to be active citizens; embrace and contribute to social change

-  Scouting in 2018 will be shaped by young people in partnership with adults; enjoyed by more young people and more adult volunteers; as diverse as the communities in which we live.

-  Members of Scouting in 2018 will feel empowered; valued; proud

OUR MISSION

Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

OUR VALUES

As Scouts we are guided by these values:

-  Integrity We say what we mean and when we make a promise, we keep it.

-  Respect We listen to others, explore our differences and work to find common ground.

-  Care Scouts are friends to all and think of others before themselves.

-  Belief We believe passionately in improving the lives and life chances of young people and helping them explore and develop their beliefs and attitudes.

-  Cooperation Scouting is about teamwork. We believe that when we work together we achieve more than we can on our own.

OUR BRAND

We have a positive impact on individuals, volunteers and local communities by offering everyday adventure, fun and friendship.

By 2018 . . .

-  We will have 500,000 young people in Scouting for the first time since 1998

-  We will have 150,000 volunteers

-  We will be working with young people in 200 of the most deprived parts of the UK

-  We will empower all young people to drive our decision-making with 80% saying they are shaping Scouting

-  70% of the public will see us as relevant to modern society

-  Scouts will be delivering 8,000 quality community projects each year

Volunteer Role Description

Volunteer Role Information

Job Title: UK Specialist Adviser (Air Scout)

Responsible To: Deputy UK Commissioner for Programme (6-14)

Appointed By: UK Commissioner for Programme

Job Outline: To advise on Air Scouting and to promote Air Scouting and closer links with Land and Sea Scouts

Functional Relationships

Internal:

·  Deputy UK Commissioners for Programme*3

·  Appropriate UK Technical Advisers

·  Air Scout Leaders in Groups, Explorer Units and Networks, as required

·  Regional/County/Area and District Commissioners

·  Head of Education, Scout Programme Manager, Technical Manager and Officers within these teams

·  Project leaders as appropriate

·  UK Country HQs and other HQ staff

External:

·  Other youth organisations linking themselves with the activity

·  Including the Royal Air Force Recognition and Education teams

Key Tasks

·  Advise the UK Programme Core Team on Air Scouting matters

·  Promote Air Scouting internally and externally

·  Promote the policies of The Scout Association and decisions made by the National Committees

·  Communicate with all Air Scout Groups, Explorer Units and Networks on behalf of UK HQ

·  Co-ordinate and develop Air Scouting (helping the Groups and Units work together)

·  Gather and disseminate good practice in Air Scouting

·  Contribute to projects and publications by providing specialist input

·  Represent the UK Headquarters at events and occasions. (This may involve public speaking and/or presentations.)

·  Promote the value of the RAF Recognition Scheme

·  Link with the Scout Programme Team to encourage and enable all scouts to take part in air activities

Term of Appointment

The appointment is made by the UK Commissioner for Programme and is initially for a period of three years, commencing with a six month probationary period. It may be extended beyond the three years following review and can be terminated at any stage at the request of the appointee or on the recommendation of the UK Commissioner for Programme.

Person Specification

E – Essential HD – Highly Desirable D – Desirable

Skills required

·  Be a good listener E

·  Develop effective relationships (with volunteers, HQ staff and HM Service staff) E

·  Good written communication skills – i.e. articles, letters, resources, social media D

·  Express yourself effectively at meetings E

·  Effectively represent the views of others E

·  Good administrative skills D

·  Work to agreed deadlines E

·  Use a computer and email with proficiency E

Knowledge required

·  The principles, purpose, policies and strategies of The Scout Association E

·  The Scout Association’s 6 - 25 Programme HD

·  Air Scouting ethos, relevant specialist badges and awards HD

Qualities required

·  Commitment to the Scout Promise E

·  Commitment to work as part of a wider team and to keep colleagues informed E

·  Willingness to develop knowledge E

·  Abilities to integrate the appointment with work and domestic commitments E

·  Commitment to Vision 2018 E

Application process

To apply for this role pleased download the application form, complete and return to the Technical Team at with ‘Specialist Adviser (Air Scouts)’ in the subject line.

·  Applications will close on 24th April 2016

·  We will then contact your relevant commissioner to endorse your application

·  Interview process – this will be a phone interview lasting approximately 40 min

If you have any questions about this role please contact the Technical Team at .