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
We have recently appointed a new County Training Manager, an additional Scout Active Support Manager and additional County Training Administrators. Thank you for your help.
We do require help with our extensive programme of learning; whats on, who is doing what and the gaps can be viewed here: http://gmescouts.org.uk/support-for-adults/woodbadgesas/how-are-we-helping/ Email gmelearning@gmail.com if you would like to discuss how you might help.
Programme
Skills volunteers at Scouting for Adults leaders and family day
If you have a skill you would like to share, volunteer now for the 12th May. View details here.
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
District Commissioner
District Commissioner - Manchester South
Manchester South Scouts are looking for a volunteer with management experience who wants to do more in their community, with good interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and inspire others. As District Commissioner you would be leading the District, ensuring that we provide good quality Scouting for young people.
View the advert, further information letter, role description and nomination/application form. It is very important you use this nomination/application form for this role.
Closing date for nominations or self-nomination is March 19th 2012.
We are also actively inviting people to join the Wood Badge Scout Active Support Unit and GME Live Scout Active Support Unit.
Application/Nomination Form
Please click here to download the Application/Nomination Form (for all roles unless stated above).
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.
