The Scouts
Growth & Recruitment Officer – Midlands
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Location: Home-based, with regular travel across the Midlands and occasional travel to Gilwell Park
Salary: £31,716 per year, Band E, Level 3, plus a car allowance.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week - Evening and occasional weekend work required.
Contract: Permanent
About The Role
Join a supportive, home-based team and help more young people experience Scouting. You'll work with local volunteers across the Midlands, providing advice, guidance and practical support to help grow Scouting, strengthen leadership teams and recruit and retain volunteers.
You'll deliver workshops and webinars, develop resources and tools, and work closely with volunteers to help them create welcoming, sustainable Scout groups where young people can thrive.
What you’ll do as our Growth & Recruitment Officer:
- Support local volunteer leaders to grow and strengthen Scouting in their communities.
- Help volunteers recruit, retain and develop adult volunteers.
- Deliver workshops, webinars and inductions for volunteers.
- Develop practical resources and tools to support volunteer growth and development.
- Build strong relationships with volunteers, colleagues and external partners.
- Record, monitor and report on activity, and represent Scouts professionally at all times.
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What we're looking for as our Growth & Recruitment Officer:
We're Looking For Someone Who
- Has experience working with volunteers, community groups or volunteer-led organisations.
- Can build positive relationships and communicate confidently with a wide range of people.
- Is organised, able to manage a varied workload and work independently.
- Enjoys delivering presentations, workshops or training, both online and in person.
- Is confident using digital tools, including Microsoft Teams.
- Is passionate about supporting volunteers and making a positive difference for young people
Benefits
We’re proud to be an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations nationwide.
- 28 days’ holiday, rising to 32 days after 2 years’ service, plus extra days at Christmas
- Flexible working hours and hybrid options
- Work in a way that suits you, your role, and your department
- Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary
- Family-friendly employer with generous family leave
- Learning and development opportunities via our internal learning hub
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Closing date for applications: 23:59 Sunday 26 July 2026
Interviews will be held on 12 August 2026, West Mercia Scouts HQ, E Park Way, Wolverhampton WV1 2DN
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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.
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