About the role
We’re looking for a volunteer to support learning and the development of our volunteers across the Area.
The role will focus on supporting our adult volunteers, coordinate and implement learning opportunities for those leaders across the area who wish to work towards their wood badge (Branching Out) . Ensuring that we provide quality Scouting for our young people.
Key tasks
To ensure volunteers have access to necessary training and resources to deliver high-quality Scouting
Work with District Lead Volunteers to ensure all Branching Out training courses are needed and promoted to leaders in their district
Make sure training resources are up to date on the website by liaising with BSO’s Social Media Team
Monitor take up of courses being run
Responsible to; BSO Volunteer Development Lead
Responsible For: BSO Trainers, BSO Learning Assessors (Area level only)
Person specification
Knowledge & experience
- Understanding of the Scout Association and Training Modules
- Experience of planning and running training courses
- Experience of Scouts or another youth organisation (Desirable)
- Knowledge of BSO (Desirable)
Skills & abilities
- Good IT skills as most learning will be done online
- Good Communication skills
- Ability to create engaging training resources
- Organised
- Able to work independently and as part of a wider team
Personal Qualities
- Enthusiastic & Passionate about Training
- Creative
- A good listener & approachable
- Committed to Scouts Values, inclusivity, & International engagement
- Maturity to respond to questions and challenges
Sound good?
Before making an application please ensure that you've read carefully read our vacancy informtion.
Questions?
If you would like to discuss this role in more detail please get in touch.
Debbie Phillips, BSO Volunteer Development Lead
Email: debbie.phillips@britishscoutingoverseas.org.uk
or
Graham Eden BSO Lead Volunteer
Email: graham.eden@britishscoutingoverseas.org.uk
Next steps
Thank you for your interest in this role. You can apply using the application form below.
A search group will review all applications and nominations and issue invitations to the selection stage of this process (subject to internal checks).
Interview date: TBC
Closing Date: 31 October 2025
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