Local Growth Officer ? Bedfordshire

We have an amazing opportunity for a Local Growth Officer Bedfordshire to join our Growth and Communities Team.

Salary: £16,311.09 per annum (pro-rata of £31,716 per annum, Band E, Level 3) + mileage (usually £0.45 per mile)
Location: Home-based in Bedfordshire
Term: Fixed-term, 24 months
Hours: Part-time, 18 hours per week (including some evenings and weekends)
Driving: A full UK driving licence and regular access to a car is required

About the team and role as a Local Growth Officer Role:

As a Local Growth Officer, you will work remotely with regular travel around Bedfordshire. You ll be part of the national Growth and Communities Team, focusing on expanding scouting opportunities in a region seeing positive growth. You will work alongside passionate local teams and receive strong support from volunteers and trustees.

As the Local Growth Officer, Key Responsibilities:

• Drive local growth by increasing youth members and adult volunteers
• Meet project targets to strengthen local scouting activities
• Identify and develop new growth opportunities in Bedfordshire
• Represent Scouts UK Headquarters and contribute to its objectives
• Assist with other duties as needed

Who we re looking for as our Local Growth Officer:

• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders
• Experience working with volunteer organisations
• Expertise in community engagement and volunteer recruitment
• Self-motivated and capable of managing a remote home office

Benefits:

• We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
• 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years service plus additional days at Christmas
• Flexible working hours
• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
• Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
• Family Friendly employer with generous family leave
• Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub

For a full list of our benefits click here.

Closing date for applications: 23:59pm Sunday 9th March 2025

Interviews will be held on Saturday 22nd March 2025, at Lesley Sells Activity Centre, Molivers Lane, Bedford, MK43 8LD

If you're looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and dynamic environment, we d love to hear from you!

Strictly no agencies.

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.