Join our Team: Southern Europe 14-24 Team Lead

August 10, 2024

Lead our 14-24 Team


Southern Europe District is seeking a passionate leader to join our 14–24 Team as Team Leader. This role is essential in guiding our Explorer, Young Leader, and Scout Network Sections within the District, ensuring a high-quality, inclusive programme for young people aged 14–24.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead and Coordinate: Provide direction and support for the 14–24 Sections, ensuring alignment with BSO’s goals.
  • Promote Programme Quality: Champion engaging, inclusive activities that inspire young people to achieve top awards.
  • Support Volunteers: Help develop our volunteers, fostering a culture of safeguarding, inclusivity, and skill-sharing.
  • Involve Youth Voices: Ensure young people’s ideas shape our programmes and decision-making processes.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Leadership Experience: Proven ability to inspire and guide teams.
  • Programme Enthusiasm: A strong understanding of the 14–24 age range within Scouting
  • Effective Communication: Ability to build relationships and convey ideas clearly.
  • Collaboration: A team player who works well with others to achieve shared goals.


Read the Information Pack (pdf)

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If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in Scouting, apply now. We welcome applications from both inside and outside BSO.


To ensure accessibility, we have offered a written and video format for your application.
If you require further reasonable adjustments, please email stuart.osborne@britishscoutingoverseas.org.uk
This is your chance to lead and innovate within British Scouting Overseas, ensuring a vibrant and inclusive Scouting experience for all.


Applications close: 
Sunday 25th August 2024

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Key dates


Closing date: Sunday 25 August 2024



For more information


For more information, or for an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact: 

Stuart Osborne, District Programme Team Lead (Southern Europe)
Email: 
stuart.osborne@britishscoutingoverseas.org.uk

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