There are two Vacancies for a Local Development Officers in both Essex and Oxfordshire. Detail for both Vacancies are given below:

Circa £21,000 p.a.(3 year fixed term contract)

Essex County Scout Council are seeking to appoint a Local Development Officer to recruit new volunteers and grow scouting within the Essex area.   You should be highly organised, be self motivated to work on your own, be able to build working relationships with a wide variety of people and have experience of Project or Programme Management. You should also be MS Office conversant with good administration skills.

The job involves a flexible 35 hour week with the majority being evening and weekend work, you will be required to travel extensively throughout the Essex area.  To be suitable for this position you must have your own transport and a full driving licence.  You must accept the aims and methods of Scouting which will be sent to applicants in an information pack.

To apply an application pack needs to be requested from cc@essexscouts.org.uk completed and returned by Friday 29th January 2010.  An all day assessment centre will then be held for successful applicants on Saturday 6th February 2010.

Closing date for applications: Friday 29th January 2010.

It is the policy of The Scout Association to practice a fair and non-discriminatory recruitment process, thereby giving all applicants an equal opportunity during the recruitment process and ensuring that The Scout Association recruits the right applicant for each position.

If you enjoy challenge and responsibility then read on….

Young people are our future, and The Scout Association plays a vital role in developing them for adult life. The Scout Association has developed a vision and strategy to take Scouting forward to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.

The appointment of a Local Development Officer by Oxfordshire Scout County is an important element in taking that vision forward in this part of the country. Our vision is to bring Scouting to more young people in our area. In this role you will contribute to the strategic development and growth of Scouting. Your key tasks will include supporting and recruiting volunteers as well as supporting the overall growth of the County.

The job demands a flexible approach and frequent evening and weekend working will be required. You need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage a diverse workload. You must be enthusiastic, able to enthuse others and self motivated. You need to understand fully and be committed to the ethos of the Scout Association, with a clear grasp of how it can work in rural and urban communities. You must have a full driving licence and be familiar with Microsoft Office applications. Previous experience in youth work and the voluntary sector is desirable.

Salary: Starting salary £22,000 per annum, depending upon experience.

Mileage allowance: 40 pence per mile.

Holiday: 28 days per annum, this includes Public Holidays.

Employment will be subject to satisfactory employer references and enhanced Criminal Records Bureau clearance. This is initially a three-year fixed-term contract. Are you up to the challenge? For a copy of the job description and person specification please e-mail recruitment@oxonscouting.org.uk.

Applications, which should include your CV and a covering email explaining why you would suit this role, must be sent to the same address to arrive by midday Monday 1st February 2010. Interviews will be held in Oxford on 16th February 2010.

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