Want to Join a Local Scout Group and contribute to the development of Young People?

The GME team supports Scouting across the area. Latest vacancies and application form are below:

Current Opportunities

Support for Adults

County Training Manager
We're looking for someone to lead and develop our training in GME

Course Administrator (GME Wood Badge SASU Coordinator)
We're looking for someone to support us with our administration around courses.

Programme

Administrators (GME Live SASU Members)
Open ended application - we're aiming to build a team not just one indvidual

Assistant County Commissioners (ACC)
We're looking for a few key people to help support and develop the County.

Scout Network Leader - Awards Scout Network
We're looking for a person to head up the GME Awards Scout Network 

 

We are also actively inviting people to join the Wood Badge Scout Active Support Unit and GME County Scout Active Support Unit.

Application/Nomination Form

Please click here to download the Application/Nomination Form (for all roles).

Is volunteering as part of the GME team right for you?

We often look for people join the County team that supports Scouting across the area.  The team supports and develops a quality Scouting programme for the young people of Greater Manchester East by working with leaders, administrators, managers, trustees and others.  Our role includes strategic management, specialised support, advice, activity management, administration, training, governance and leadership of over a thousand volunteers.

We consider applications from anyone over the age of 18 who meet the criteria. This includes those current members of The Scout Association and those who are not part of Scouting currently.

How does the application process work?

An individual may apply using the simple formn above. Email or face to face applications are also accepted along with nominations (normally best to check with them first!).  For some roles the search team may also identify suitable candidates. Normally there will be a closing date for applications and nominations.

The serach group will then shortlist and may decide to interview candidates.  The Appointmnets Approval Committee will need to approve all appointments. This may involve a meeting.

Successful applicants will meet their line manager to agree a remit or plan of activity and will also be given guidance about induction and training.