Deputy District Commissioner: Programme
We’re currently looking for a Deputy District Commissioner for Programme. This is a management role, and we need someone who can provide leadership, motivation and guidance to our other adult volunteers. This role involves leading the District Programme Team to deliver our district events and activities for our members.
The role – Deputy District Commissioner: Programme
Role description
Outline:
To work in partnership with the District Commissioner to ensure that through the support of the District Programme Team that a quality programme is delivered to all Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers.
Responsible to: District Commissioner.
Responsible for: District Programme Team inc.
Assistant District Commissioner: Beavers, Cubs & Scouts
DofE Advisors
Nights Away Advisors
Skills Advisors & Instructors
District Leaders
Community Engagement Manager
Main Contacts: County Commissioner, Deputy County Commissioner (Programme and Section Support), District Commissioner, other Deputy District Commissioners, Group Scout Leaders, District Explorer Scout Commissioner, District Scout Network Leaders, Assistant District Commissioners, Young Leaders’ Leader, District Scout Active Support Managers, members of the District Executive Committee and its sub-committees, Leaders.
Appointment requirements:
Must complete the relevant training (a wood badge) within three years of taking up the role.
Main Tasks
Ensure a District Programme Team is in place (ADC Sections, District Leaders & Advisors).
Managing ADC Sections to support leaders in delivering quality programmes.
Encouraging appropriate Section and District events and activities to support leaders in delivering a quality programme.
Along with ADC Sections, identifying ways to better support Section Leaders in running their Sections and delivering a quality programme.
Assist GSLs in the encouragement of all Leaders providing a balanced and improving programme.
Be a conduit to ensure relevant programme information from HQ, County and District is communicated to all Sections.
Support the Young Leader training programme and ensure, in conjunction with the Young Leaders’ Leader and DESC, that Young Leaders are well supported.
Attend District and County meetings as required.
Email, telephone calls and other communication where required.
Other tasks as agreed with the District Commissioner.
Person Specification
Personal qualities:
An understanding of the needs of adult volunteers
Flexible approach
Self-motivated
Able to work as part of a team and promote good teamwork
Resourceful, energetic and enthusiastic about the job
Acceptance of the fundamentals of the Scout Movement
Essential
Ability to manage adults effectively
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Provides advice and guidance effectively to others
Provides inspirational leadership for the District
Provides strategic direction for the District
Motivates adults volunteering in the District
Can build, maintain and facilitate effective working relationships with a wide range of people
Enables others to identify issues, clarify objectives, develop attainable objectives and gain the necessary skills and confidence to work as an effective team
Ability to negotiate compromises
Can plan, manage, and monitor their own tasks and time
Can construct and implement longterm plans that improve and expand the Scouting offered to young people, and identify any training, resources and other needs required to undertake this work
Can use basic computer software
Desirable
Understanding of the challenges of working in the voluntary sector
Experience of working with young people and/or community work with adult groups
Experience of working in the Scout or Guide Movements as an adult.