Join our Team: District Commissioner Northern Europe

January 21, 2023

Overview of the role


The Northern Europe District comprises of 10 Scout Groups with a total membership of approximately 700 young people and 300 adults. (2022 Census). The groups in the District include:

  • 1st Amsterdam - Netherlands
  • 1st Brussels - Belgium
  • 1st Djursholm - Sweden
  • 1st Prague (Czech Republic) - Czech Republic
  • 1st Shape International - Belgium
  • 1st Stavanger - Norway
  • 1st The Hague - Netherlands
  • 1st Waterloo (International) - Belgium
  • Central Brussels - Belgium
  • Telstar (Luxembourg) - Luxembourg


We are looking forward to the challenges that 2023 bring in growing the District and the opportunities to deliver first-class scouting to all our young people. Whilst most of the Groups are separated by some considerable distance, they have been increasingly working together over the last few years with district camps and other events. The District is at an exciting stage of its development and there is the opportunity to build on strong foundations laid by the outgoing District Commissioner.

Read the Information Pack (pdf)

Application process



You can apply for the role yourself using the application form


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Key dates


The closing date for applications and nominations is 12:00 (GMT) on 18 February 2023.


We then have a period for contacting nominated candidates, so will be shortlisting from 18 February, so it’s unlikely you’ll hear from us before this date.


Interviews will be held on w/c 26 February via Microsoft Teams.

For more information


If you would like to discuss the role in more detail please contact Nathan Prince (Area Commissioner)

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